Liza Soberano may be making her own mark internationally, but she is quick to acknowledge the Filipino artists who paved the way for talents like her to dream of making it big on the global stage. During a special media conference for her upcoming animated film "Forgotten Island" in Manila on Aug....
There are places you leave behind, and there are places that stay with you. Lagen Island Resort–the enchanting reimagined island sanctuary in the heart of Bacuit Bay in El Nido, Palawan–belongs to the latter. There is something about the island that lingers long after you have left;...
Liza Soberano and Filipino-American singer-songwriter H.E.R. are returning to the Philippines to promote their upcoming DreamWorks Animation film, "Forgotten Island." It is the first international stop of the film’s “Tayo Na!” series, featuring special events and screenings with members...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has delayed the competitive auction for the country’s largest coal deposit on Semirara Island to as far as November, seeking to overhaul contract terms to channel the vast majority of output toward domestic power generation and secure a larger government royalty...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Energy (DOE) is finalizing an energy plan for Panay Island to avert major supply risk by 2029. Ilongga DOE Secretary Sharon Garin has directed its Electric Power Industry Management Bureau (EPIMB) to craft the Panay Energy Master Plan, which will be a blueprint to...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is planning a dedicated renewable energy (RE) auction for off-grid islands in a bid to lower consumers’ electricity bills by reducing the universal charge for missionary electrification (UCME). Energy Undersecretary Rowena Guevara said during a recent media briefing...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) advised seafarers and fishermen to steer clear of a portion of the country 's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off Northern Luzon due to the possible fall of debris from a Chinese rocket launch scheduled on Thursday, July 30. The advisory covers the planned launch...
Liza Soberano has opened up about the uncertainty she faced after leaving the Philippines to pursue a career in the United States, revealing that she feared the move would cost her both her career and the people closest to her. The actress said those emotions were still fresh when she auditioned...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has mobilized nearly 600 personnel in the region to ensure the peaceful, orderly, and secure conduct of the fifth State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 27. All units in the...
While the country prepares for any major changes in coal exports from Indonesia, its long-standing supplier, the long-awaited auction of the Semirara coal block will be pushed back to a later date. The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed that it needs to fine-tune the terms of reference (TOR) for...
ILOILO CITY – Community-based tourism is being eyed at Sicogon Island in northern Iloilo province following the recent closure of hotels and resorts of Ayala Land Inc. due to unresolved land and livelihood disputes. Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. and Provincial Tourism Officer Aulynn Yue Sin...
CEBU CITY – A 51-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her son in San Francisco town, Camotes Island, Cebu province on Tuesday morning. Police identified the victim as Melody and the suspect as 29-year-old Kyle. Investigation showed that the victim went to the town health center to ask for an...
