San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has opened a new northbound exit at the Maria Clara Road in its Skyway Stage 3 project in Quezon City to alleviate traffic congestion at the Quezon Avenue exit. In a statement, SMC said the new exit, which opened at 6:00 AM on Saturday, Dec. 28, is expected to improve traffic...
WORD ALIVE A high school teacher was telling her class about statistics which indicate that more twins are being born these days than in the past. “Why?” asked a teen-aged boy. “Because,” replied a girl, “little children are afraid to come into the world alone.” That...
SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan – The Fernando Poe Jr. Eco Park in honor of the late actor was opened in Barangay Bocboc here recently by daughter Sen. Grace Poe and FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-list first nominee Brian Poe, the lawmaker’s son. SEN. Grace Poe and son FPJ Panday Bayanihan...
SAN NARCISO, Quezon – A civilian volunteer of the Philippine Army was electrocuted in Barangay White Cliff here on Friday afternoon, Dec. 20. Police identified the victim as Jeruic Mandia, 21, of Boac, Marinduque. Investigation said the victim went to the restroom while attending classes at...
San Miguel Beer aims to get back at Eastern as they figure on a rematch in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday, Dec. 22 – just a couple of days after their first meeting in the East Asia Super League. The Beermen are looking to avenge their 71-62 loss against Eastern in Hong Kong and...
WORD ALIVE On the eve of the graduation of a senior high school class, a dedicated and unassuming teacher was invited to a class farewell party. In her inspirational talk, the teacher said, “Someday you will all be successful in life. But remember, a peso is not a peso without one centavo....
Conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is set to waive fees for its expressway network on Christmas and New Year's eve. In a statement on Friday, Dec. 20, SMC said it will waive toll from 10pm on December 24 to 6am of December 25, and from 10pm on December 31 to 6am of January 1 across the...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) and San Miguel Infrastructure have signed a 25-year lease agreement for the 15-hectare Nayong Pilipino property in Pasay City. In a statement, the government’s gaming regulator said the agreement, formally signed on Dec. 12, 2024, will...
SAN QUINTIN, Pangasinan – A tricycle driver was shot dead and a construction worker was wounded in a wake in Barangay Lagasit here on Saturday, Dec. 14. Police identified the fatality as Diomel Hermoso Galvan, 43. Investigation said Galvan and neighbor Junel Carmesis Guanizo, 44, were...
CEBU CITY – A couple was shot dead after they allegedly refused to lend money to a 43-year-old man in San Francisco town, Camotes Island, Cebu, on Thursday. Police identified the suspect as Rey Cabahug Batiller. A MAN was apprehended for allegedly shooting a couple who refused to lend money to...
There will be no rest for the weary as Barangay Ginebra takes the hardwood for the third time in five days when it figures in a blockbuster collision against guest team Eastern in the PBA Commissioners’ Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Sunday, Dec. 15. The Kings gun for their third win...
PORTLAND (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 28 points and made two free throws with 2.1 seconds left to push the San Antonio Spurs over the Portland Trail Blazers 118-116 on Friday night, Dec. 14. Jerami Grant made a layup to tie the game at 116 with 6.1 seconds to go, but he fouled Wembanyama, who...
