RAMON, Isabela – Public outrage erupted on social media following the fatal shooting of a dog by still unidentified riding-in-tandem gunmen on the Isabela-Alfonso Lista Road in Barangay Ambatali here recently. Police Major Jay-ar Olya-on, chief of the Ramon police station, said on Saturday that...
Petron Corp., the Philippines’ only remaining oil refiner, appointed John Paul Ang as its new president on Thursday, a leadership transition for the energy giant as it navigates a sharp decline in quarterly earnings and persistent global market volatility. The younger Ang, the son of billionaire...
San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc. (SMFB), the food and drinks arm of San Miguel Corp., reported a two percent increase in first-quarter net income as growth in its food and spirits units offset a flat performance in its core beer business. Net income rose to ₱11.8 billion in the three months...
Petron Corp., the country’s only remaining oil refiner, reported a 56 percent drop in first-quarter net income as escalating Middle East tensions and unplanned refinery shutdowns weighed on its bottom line. In a statement on Tuesday, May 5, Petron said its net income in January to March fell to...
Leading online gaming firm DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is weighing an expansion of its physical casino footprint through the potential acquisition of the Manila Diamond Hotel from billionaire Ramon S. Ang. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, DigiPlus confirmed InsiderPH’s report...
Within SM Hotels and Conventions Corp., Taal Vista Hotel (TVH) stands apart as a heritage landmark. The 87-year-old property carries cultural and historical significance beyond its role as a hotel. Situated in a well-loved and well-visited tourist destination, TVH has served generations of visitors...
EDITORS DESK By all indications, this PBA Commissioner 's Cup is heading to an exciting finish for playoff spots. And it 's largely because of the ensemble of imports this conference had assembled to not only thrill fans but also make the playing field as competitive and unpredictable as...
There 's a tranquil feeling upon waking up, looking outside the window, and seeing Taal Volcano in all its glory. Nearly 90 years ago, Taal Vista Hotel was the result of the vision President Manuel Quezon had for Tagaytay to become a modern tourist destination. To this day, it continues to be...
ILOILO CITY – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon assured that San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMHC) will address concerns over the proposed bridge project in Boracay Island, the country’s most popular beach destination. “We are assuring the residents there and the...
Meet the “Magnificent Seven.” After a thorough selection process and extensive deliberations, the Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee on Monday, April 13, announced the names of seven exemplary athletes who will be enshrined to the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame. In...
San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMHC), the infrastructure arm of diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC), has been awarded the ₱7.78-billion Boracay Bridge Project by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In a March 30 notice of award (NOA) addressed to SMHC Chairman and...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Court of Appeals has dismissed the case against former Palompon, Leyte Mayor Ramon Oñate, seven members of the Sangguniang Bayan, and six others for alleged misappropriation of public funds. The case stemmed from a complaint filed by Ian Jay Arevalo, now deceased, husband of...
