First Gen Corp. clarified the inclusion of “Key Man” clauses in its hydropower joint venture with Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc., dismissing descriptions of the management control provisions as a “poison pill” and asserting the terms were a requirement of its partner. The power producer...
More often than not, it’s those unplanned encounters that reveal a child’s confidence, values, and sense of self. Such was the case for nine-year-old Rhiannon Alvarez, whose simple family dinner turned into a memorable and once-in-a-lifetime moment that her mother, Elle Alvarez, would later...
The flight from Manila to Masbate is a quick 70-minute jump. But on this trip last Monday, April 13, for the 30th Rodeo Festival, the passenger list was a bit more exclusive than usual. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos headed to the country’s rodeo capital at the invitation of Maloli...
First Gen Corp. confirmed that it faces a potential financial hit of more than ₱23 billion if Federico “Piki” Lopez is ousted from leadership, disclosing “poison pill” clauses in its partnership with ports, and gaming magnate Enrique K. Razon Jr.’s Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. In...
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos spent a quiet “date night” on Saturday evening, April 11, stepping out for dinner in what appeared to be a light moment amid persistent online rumors about the President’s health. “Took Liza out for a quiet dinner, just a bit of time away...
First Gen Corp. is on track to expand its hydroelectric footprint as it nears the completion of its storage facility in Nueva Ecija, the renewable energy arm of the Lopez family reported. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company’s subsidiary, First Gen Hydro...
Hailee Steinfeld is stepping into her most exciting role yet: mom. The Hollywood star has welcomed her first child, a baby girl, with husband Josh Allen . After months of keeping things relatively low-key, the couple confirmed the big news in a touching announcement that instantly sent social media...
The Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF), which administers the Fulbright Program in the Philippines, marked its 78th anniversary on March 24 with a reception in Makati, highlighting its role in strengthening educational exchange between the Philippines and the United States. Held at...
As the solemn observance of Holy Week begins, millions of Filipinos are once again preparing to leave the cities—heading home to their provinces, visiting pilgrimage sites, or taking a much-needed break with family. Alongside this annual movement comes a familiar reality: crowded terminals, fully...
Lopez-led First Gen Corp. posted a rebound in earnings in 2025, driven by stronger hydropower generation that helped offset weaker contributions from its geothermal business. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Wednesday, March 25, First Gen said its attributable recurring net...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos received a special distinction award from the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (La Cámara) during the La Fiesta 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig City on March 18. The recognition was conferred as part of the chamber’s annual gathering that...
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggering a global oil crisis, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) and Palawan State University (PalSU), will...
