With less than two weeks before Election Day, volunteers and supporters have ramped up their efforts to campaign for former senator and senatorial candidate Bam Aquino. (From left) Jake Ejercito, Bam Aquino, Bea Saw (Bam Aquino Media Bureau, Instagram) Pinoy Big Brother 2007 grand...
A joint venture between the Lopez Group’s construction arm, First Balfour Inc., and Japan-based JFE Engineering Corp. will oversee a ₱7.7-billion project to strengthen the resiliency of two of Metro Manila’s busiest bridges against earthquakes. The JFE Engineering-First Balfour Joint...
With the “Big One” a big possibility and the ongoing industrial developments in the country, the government should revisit the Philippine steel production policy. The Big One is the predicted 7.2-magnitude earthquake that may hit Metro Manila and neighboring areas. While the country seeks...
Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI) is urging the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to address the prevalence of substandard steel products in hardware stores across the country, citing the potential threat of earthquakes such as the “Big One” that could hit Metro Manila. In an...
Damaged pagodas are seen after an earthquake, Friday, March 28, 2025 in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo) Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Teresito Bacolcol said the country remains highly vulnerable to powerful earthquakes, including tremors...
Earthquake-proofing buildings and infrastructure appear to be the weakest link in the national government’s efforts to be fully prepared in case a strong earthquake similar to what struck Myanmar and Thailand would jolt Metro Manila, an official said on Monday, March 31. Undersecretary Ariel...
Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator, Usec. Ariel Nepomuceno (Courtesy of OCD) The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) stood in solidarity with Taiwan on Wednesday, Jan. 22, after it was struck by a destructive 6.4-magnitude earthquake. “Our sincerest sympathies are with the earthquake victims...
Big Hit Music, home to K-pop groups BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER, announced on Nov. 26 that it has appointed Shin Seon-jeong as the next president. Shin Seon-jeong (신선정) is the current general manager of the label and her appointment as the next president was approved during a...
DAVAO CITY – The Big Bad Wolf bared plans to host 13 book sale events nationwide, including this city, annually to encourage all young readers to adopt a global mindset while making a positive impact locally, promoting awareness and actions through the influence of books. IN line...
DAVAO CITY – Bookworms rejoice! Two million books are featured as the Big Bad Wolf eyes one million new readers in its fourth return to this city for a book sale from Nov. 22 to Dec. 1 at The Tent of the Azuela Cove in Lanang, this city. BIG Bad Wolf Books co-founder and executive director...
President Marcos has approved cost and implementation adjustments to the Metro Manila Priority Bridges Seismic Improvement Project (MMPBSIP) that aims to strengthen bridges in the National Capital Region (NCR) in preparation for strong earthquakes. NEDA BOARD MEETING — President Ferdinand...
K-pop group Big Bang’s G-Dragon is now the trademark owner of his stage name. YG Entertainment, his former agency, made the decision to allow the trademarks “G-Dragon” and “GD” to be transferred to G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong) without compensation. Korean media reported...
