In the Philippines, guests are not just greeted with a warm hello but rather with a question… “Kumain ka na ba (Have you eaten)?” It’s a wonderful phrase that can be used in any mood or setting. Think back on those early days of visiting relatives in other places greeting you...
FRESH OFF THE SEAS Dive into a gastronomical experience with the extensive selection of Japanese sushi There’s something about going to a buffet that gets the mind racing every time. Even the thought of it is so enticing. Under one roof, you’ll find yourself transported to places stretched...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now coordinating with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) in connection with the murder charges leveled against former Negros Oriental 3 rd District Rep. Anulfo “Arnie” Teves. This, after a Manila Regional Trial Court issued an...
Philippine National Bank (PNB) has awarded six winners of its PNB Digital App’s "Bank Easy, Fly Easy" promo which was given to PNB account holders and credit cardholders who enrolled to or used the digital app from May 18 to July 18, 2023. The team of PNB Legazpi City-Albay Branch handed over the...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) advised the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (HAGOC) of possible changes in the national team rosters of certain national associations—including the men’s 5x5 squad—through the pre-delegation registration meeting (DRM) that was conducted online...
The local stock market improved slightly on some bargain-hunting although sentiment was weighed down by rising oil prices. The main index added 16.69 points or 0.27 percent to close at 6,241.69 as Conglomerates led the advance while the Property and Mining counters declined. Volume stayed low...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the prices of goods sold to wholesalers increased at a much faster pace in July due to higher costs of food inputs. According to the PSA data, the General Wholesale Price Index (GWPI) in the country rose to 4.5 percent in July from 4.0 percent...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved the release of P200-million financial assistance to the Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC) to sustain its operations. POC Medical Center Chief Dr. Jose Pujalte Jr. and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (Photo courtesy of Malacañang)...
The ongoing construction of the Makati City subway system hit a snag after the recent Supreme Court decision finding some areas previously within the jurisdiction of Makati City to be within the jurisdiction of Taguig City instead. “Under the Joint Venture Agreement executed between the Makati...
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) Chairman Alejandro H. Tengco denied any involvement in the reported disappearance of a P75 million performance bond from an e-sabong firm, stating that it occurred before his time in office. According to Pagcor, the alleged disappearance of the funds...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The Census of Agriculture and Fisheries 2022 in this province conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority is underway. About 62,000 respondents involved in farming, fishing, and aquaculture are the target of the census, PSA-Quezon officer Airene Pucyutan said....
The Philippine Marketing Association (PMA) has announced that it is now accepting nominations for the 42nd Agora Awards. The deadline for the submission of all requirements has been extended to Sept. 15, 2023. Agora Awards Chairman Law Sibayan shared that they have streamlined the...
