Dreo, one of the fastest-growing home comfort and lifestyle appliance brands globally, officially launches in the Philippines through Ace Home Solutions Store, introducing a new generation of innovative cooling and air comfort solutions designed for today 's modern homes. The launch event,...
Malacañang has ordered the implementation of alternative learning modes and alternative work arrangements in Metro Manila and 17 provinces on Thursday, Aug. 20, as continued heavy rains from the enhanced southwest monsoon threaten flooding and travel disruptions. Under Memorandum Circular No. 131,...
There was a time when TV night was an unmissable household activity, way before each person got their own screen on their phone, computer, or tablet. Watching TV meant gathering in the living room at the exact same hour, squeezing onto the same sofa, sharing a bowl of popcorn or chips, and...
The Habagat-strengthened rains have forced the House of Representatives to reconfigure its schedule for the deliberations on the P7.2-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2027. An advisory from Secretary General Cheloy Garafil on Monday night, Aug. 17 bared that the Committee on...
Classes and government offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) and 14 provinces will implement alternative arrangements on Tuesday, Aug. 18, as the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, continues to bring heavy rains and flooding to parts of Luzon. Based on Memorandum Circular No. 128, issued by the...
Pag-IBIG Fund, Avida Land Corp. and Amaia Land Corp. signed a memorandum of understanding to expand quality housing choices for Filipino workers under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program. The partnership will explore special rates on...
Pag-IBIG Fund posted record first-half net income of ₱41.35 billion in 2026, up 24 percent from the same period last year. The increase was supported by sustained earnings from its housing and short-term loan portfolios, higher investment income and disciplined cost management. The performance...
More than 20,000 housing loan borrowers of the National Home Mortgage Finance Corp. (NHMFC) will benefit from a one-month moratorium on the payment of their monthly amortizations effective August 5, 2026 to September 4, 2026, following the continuous heavy rainfall brought by Tropical Storm Maymay...
Pag-IBIG Fund has partnered with Landers Superstore to offer grocery discounts and membership perks to its cardholders, aiming to provide practical relief on everyday household expenses. Under a new agreement between the government housing agency and the retail chain, holders of the Pag-IBIG...
ILOILO CITY—Tributes poured for Mary Egida Rivera, the actress who played Ned’s lola (grandmother) in “Spider-Man: No Way Home”, in her native Iloilo. “You’re an inspiration to all Filipinos. May you rest in eternal peace, Lola!” said Iloilo City Rep. Julienne “Jam-Jam” Baronda....
As the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) marked its 50th anniversary, SM Retail continued to play a key role in shaping the future of the industry as the exclusive Diamond Sponsor of PRA 's 32nd National Retail Conference and Expo (NRCE) last August 6 to 7, 2026 at the SMX Convention...
The House of Representatives has cancelled its scheduled plenary session on Monday, Aug. 10 due to heavy rainfall and flooding. This, as House personnel were placed on a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement “In view of the heavy rainfall and flooding brought about by the Southwest Monsoon, a...
