Consunji-led Semirara Mining & Power Corp. has turned to the judiciary to shield its proprietary operations, asking a Makati court to block energy regulators from disclosing highly sensitive commercial data to potential rivals. In a petition filed against the Department of Energy (DOE), the...
If there is one word that best describes Dolly De Leon 's journey from the local stage to Hollywood, it is "insane." The actress herself said so. "That 's the only way to describe it," she laughed. "I mean, I never thought this would actually happen. It was something I never imagined."...
The 12th edition of the Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival brought Puerta Real Gardens in Intramuros to life with a vibrant blend of music, art, and sustainability. Families flocked to the Kids Village, where they took part in workshops on yoga, poi spinning, crochet, drumming, and origami....
There is a moment, just after you enter the Hong Kong Suite at Island Shangri-La, when Victoria Harbour seems to arrange itself for you. From the 50th floor, the city is all movement, glitz, and glamour—ferries cutting across the water, towers rising over Central, Kowloon shimmering in the...
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has imposed a fine of ₱2.17 million on the Boracay Business Administration of Scuba Shops (BBASS) and its members for engaging in anti-competitive behavior by means of price-fixing on the popular island destination. In a statement on Friday, July 3, the...
BACOLOD CITY – Police in Negros Island Region are ready to respond to disasters during the rainy season. Police Brig. Gen. Romano Cardiño, Police Regional Office (PRO)-NIR chief, directed all police offices, stations, and regional support units to prepare all Search and Rescue (SAR) equipment,...
Five years is a milestone for any band. It 's long enough to build a loyal following, develop a distinct sound, and survive the growing pains that come with making music together. For indie rock outfit HEY JUNE!, however, the occasion is less about looking back and more about what comes next....
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is now on alert after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck off Balut Island in Sarangani, Davao Occidental even as authorities have yet to receive reports of significant damage to infrastructure and power facilities. OCD Region 12 Regional Director Rodrigo Sosmeña...
ILOILO CITY – Police arrested a disgruntled landowner and four bodyguards on Friday, June 26, for allegedly taking remaining workers of a defunct luxury resort in Sicogon Island in northern Iloilo province hostage and indiscriminately firing their weapons. Dave Sarrosa and his bodyguards are now...
Philippine animation is riding one of its most exciting creative waves in recent memory. Indeed, what was once a niche corner of the entertainment industry is now steadily emerging into global view, powered by original Filipino stories, international collaborations, and festival recognition. At the...
With its white sands and crystal waters, the Island Garden City of Samal in the Davao Gulf fits the bill of a relaxing beach escape, if not for the lackluster power situation that has held back its appeal in recent years. The hospitality and leisure industry promises experience, comfort, and...
Filipino artists take center stage in DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming film “Forgotten Island,” with a soundtrack bringing together major names in OPM and Filipino-American music. Set for release in Philippine cinemas on Sept. 23, “Forgotten Island” is a Filipino culture-inspired animated...
