CEBU CITY – The Court of Appeals has junked the petition of former Palompon, Leyte Mayor Ramon Oñate and other local officials for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against a ruling by the Ombudsman dismissing them from public service. The decision of the CA 15th Division has put the...
EDITORS DESK One needs little comprehension, or maybe a good set of eyes and an ounce of intellect to spot the missing link that doomed Gilas Pilipinas in its recent run in Doha for some friendly games and in the third window of FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Perhaps, it wasn't divine intention and just...
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) head honcho Ramon S. Ang projects continued growth and success for the conglomerate in 2025, building on its recent recognition by TIME magazine. SMC and its subsidiaries, Petron Corp. and Ginebra San Miguel Inc., were all recognized among the top 500 companies in the...
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon S. Ang has issued a public warning about a deepfake video that falsely depicts him endorsing an investment opportunity. Ang on Monday, Feb. 17, took to Facebook to denounce the fraudulent video, explaining that scammers used...
For 25 years, the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) Philippines has been more than a patron of the arts—it has been a bridge, a catalyst, and a champion of cultural exchange. Through its fellowships, ACC has empowered nearly 300 Filipino artists, scholars, and cultural workers, many of whom have gone...
EDITORS DESK What makes Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio, and Aira Villegas so special? While their sporting achievements transcend the qualities that embody a fine athlete, one's legacy is measured not by the mere numbers — the records, the best times, or the winning results. It was not even...
San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc. (SMFB) has replaced its long-time president, Francisco S. Alejo III, as chief operating officer (COO) with Emmanuel B. Macalalag effective Feb. 5, 2025. In a disclosure to the Philippine stock Exchange (PSE), the firm said Alejo, COO for SMFB’s food business, has...
Del Rosario-led conglomerate PHINMA Corporation is shifting its focus to housing with the launch of two projects this year as it aims to replicate its success in the field of education by helping address the massive backlog in mass housing. During the Financial Executives Institute of the...
Starting Feb. 3, 2025, the country’s first real estate investment trust AREIT Inc. will debut at the Philippine Stock Exchange’s 30-company benchmark index while China Banking Corporation will return to the PSEi after almost 14 years. In a statement, the PSE said the two firms will join the PSE...
Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) announced the retirement of its long-time Chief Finance Officer and Treasurer, Ferdinand K. Constantino, effective Feb. 1, 2025. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the Ramon S. Ang-led conglomerate said Constantino will be...
Local organizers of the 2025 FIVB World Men’s World Championships are planning a “trophy tour” that would take the championship trophy to various parts of the country ahead of the country's hosting of the tournament on Sept. 12 to 28. Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) President...
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) is looking at sending the men’s national team to various foreign training camps in the coming months in preparation for its participation in the FIVB Men’s World Championships in September that the country is hosting. PNVF President Ramon...
