President Marcos will be visiting the Indo-Pacific Command in Honolulu, Hawaii during his working visit in the United States. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Charles Jose disclosed that Marcos was invited to visit the...
A US navy commander has dismissed the possibility that a war might occur in the Indo-Pacific amid military tension between US and Chinese forces in the region. As Washington currently conducts the Pacific Partnership 2023, its largest humanitarian aid and disaster relief preparedness...
Carmen's Best, a pioneer in the world of locally-produced gourmet ice cream, recently demonstrated its unwavering commitment to uncompromised quality at its "Day of Joy" celebration last Oct. 16, held at the Marquis Events Place in Taguig. Carmen’s Best Director Felipe Bince; Metro Pacific Agro...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Thirteen-year-old Kartik Singh became the youngest player to make the cut at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championships, but the Indian golf prodigy will not be posting an historic win after slumping to an 81 on Saturday, Oct. 28. Singh fired an opening-round seven-over-par 78 and...
Gokongwei-owned Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has completed its inaugural sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)-powered flight from the Narita International Airport in Japan to Manila, in fulfillment of its commitment to sustainable aviation. CEB is the first Philippine airline carrier that has used SAF in a...
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. Known as the “great city of angels,” Thailand’s capital offers a spiritual experience for tourists as they visit the many temples and marvel at the beautiful architecture of the historical sites showcasing its rich cultural heritage....
Landco President and CEO Erickson Y. Manzano spearheaded the premium real estate developer’s inaugural roadshow to Southern California and to a broader US market at The Aster, citing the support of its parent company Metro Pacific Investment Corporation’s Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan . Landco...
The Po family’s Century Pacific Group reported that two of its subsidiaries, Century Pacific Food Inc. (CNPF) and Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (PIZZA) have been recognized by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) at the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) Golden Arrow Awards...
Philippine low-cost airline Cebu Pacific announced that its capacity for international flights has increased by 63 percent from its pre-pandemic level, with 700,000 more seats expected to be filled by the end of 2023. “In Cebu Pacific, we believe in making first moments happen. As such, we are...
The Philippines and Australia are hopeful that AUKUS—a trilateral cooperation among Australia, the United Kingdom and the US—and other regional alliances would contribute to the two countries' resolve to ensure security in the Indo-Pacific. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo,...
Gokongwei-owned Cebu Pacific, through its finance partner MUFG Bank Ltd., has signed a 12-year Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) worth $123 million. This is the first time the local airline has “returned to the financing market via a JOLCO structure since the pandemic,”...
Twelve flights were affected by a bomb threat at the Bicol International Airport (BIA) on Monday, October 2, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reported. Cebu Pacific (CEB) flight 5J 326, with 130 passengers, failed to take off at 10:45 a.m. after it requested security...
