The entire province of Sulu has been declared as free from the presence and influence of the notorious Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Thursday, Sept. 7. In a statement, Maj. Gen. Ignatius N. Patrimonio, Commander of the Joint Task Force Sulu, attributed it...
Enforcing price ceilings on rice would eliminate unhealthy competition among rice traders who are taking advantage of the rice situation in the country, a farmers group said. (Mark Balmores/MB Photo) Expressing support for the government's move to set price ceilings on rice, a farmers group in...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has appointed Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) Executive Minister Eduardo Manalo as Special Envoy of the President for Overseas Filipino Concerns, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) revealed on Saturday, Sept. 2. File photo of President Marcos with Iglesia...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko gave his two cents about China’s newly released map with 10-dash line, encompassing Taiwan and all of the Spratly Islands, including the Philippines’ Kalayaan Island Group (KIG). West Philippine Sea (AFP photo) “China must act...
Angel’s Pizza, a brand owned by publicly-listed Figaro Coffee Group Inc. (FCG), has opened nine more branches in the last two months to bring its total number to 104 stores nationwide. In a statement, FCG said it has so far opened 35 new Angel’s Pizza stores this year as it aggressively expands...
K-pop boy band TAN will be returning to the Philippines to hold mall shows in Metro Manila and Cagayan de Oro. Composed of Changsun, Jiseong, Sunghyuk, Taehoon, Hyunyeop, Jooan, and Jaejun, TAN will hold three mall shows in September. On Sept. 8, they will have a show at the Market!...
HYBE and Geffen Records revealed the names of the 20 contestants from around the world who will compete for a spot in a global girl group. The 20 contestants were chosen from more than 120,000 applicants since the two companies announced the HYBE x Geffen Global Girl Group Audition in...
Tagaytay, known for its picturesque landscapes and cool climate, has always been a favorite getaway spot for urban dwellers seeking a break from the busy city life of Metro Manila. Now, it has become the newest dining destination with a touch of nostalgia with the opening of My Country House...
Alyssa Lagon (Image from Bayo Group) Studies have shown that the fashion industry produces tons of waste annually, which is now responsible for 10 percent of global carbon emissions on top of 1.92 million tons of textile waste per annum. No wonder, all around the world, there's a loud...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Being the gateway to Northern Mindanao, a prominent logistics firm in the country considers this city the "biggest shipping hub" in Mindanao, which underscores its commitment to moving products to and from the island. 2GO Group Inc. Retail Marketing Manager Ingrid Salud...
ALL IN ONE PLACE The Bayo Group’s multi-brand store featuring Bayo, Tela, and Viseversa is now open at the ground level of Glorietta The Bayo Group has officially opened the doors of its multi-brand store at Glorietta. The 200-square-meter expanse features brands Bayo, Tela, and Viseversa, all of...
Strong housing sales boosted the net income of Century Properties Group (CPG), the real estate firm founded and headed by Amb. Jose E.B. Antonio, by 20 percent to P656 million in the first half of 2023 from P548 million in the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange,...
