H.E. Amb. Ricardo Bocalandro of the Embassy of Argentina in the Philippines H.E. Amb. Bocalandro, Shangri-La Plaza Corporation Head of Operations Johnny Rios, Actress Andrea del Rosario, Shang Properties Inc. Director for Property Management Miguel Feuermann The...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has thumbed down the plea of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for amendments in the rules for transmission rate-setting. The regulatory body has rendered that decision based on the petition of the transmission firm that was lodged in...
WOMEN OF STYLE From left: Nikki Tang, Jacqueline Michelle Lim, Dr. Lauren Liechtenstein, Congresswoman Shernee Tan, and Crystal Jacinto Usually, when we think of balls, we imagine grand events filled with notable figures. Think of anybody who is anybody lining up on red carpets as waves of cameras,...
TIME TO END BREAST CANCER SM Supermalls president Steven Tan and Estee Lauder Companies country general manager Sharyn Wong Every October, the world is dressed in pink to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a time to celebrate the survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and raise...
While Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa has expressed his intent to fight for the confidential funds of the Department of Education (DepEd), he will however, not "die" for it. In an interview on Monday, Oct. 16, Dela Rosa said that he would first get the consensus of his colleagues if they are for or...
A China People's Liberation Army (PLA)-Navy vessel is seen from a distance while Philippine Navy's BRP Benguet conducts a resupply mission in Pag-asa Island on Oct. 13, 2023. (Courtesy of AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) slammed China anew after its naval vessel allegedly performed...
Director and Representative of UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Jakarta Ms. Maki Katsuno-Hayashikawa, DepEd Assistant Secretary Dr. Alma Ruby Torio, H.E. Amb. Lee Sang-hwa of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines, United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Philippines Mr....
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has granted a P375-million loan to the Puerto Princesa City Water District (PPCWD) to improve its services and address the needs of the city's growing population. DBP President and CEO Michael O. de Jesus (second from left) is shown during...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) should thoroughly investigate and verify the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) claims they are spending P8.7-billion on janitorial and security services for a purported total of 583 facilities, each costing the company P87,000 per...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Rep. Salceda's office) The relief request by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) from the Central Bank for infusions to the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) is nothing to...
The Lyceum of the Philippines University - (LPU) Manila conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Thursday, Oct. 12, for his valuable contribution to the country and the LPU community. Lyceum of the Philippines University - (LPU) Manila...
Private concessionaire firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is seeking all-out support from the national and local government agencies for permitting and right-of-way (ROW) acquisitions, so it can speed up the development of the P14.03-billion Batangas-Mindoro Interconnection...
