Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Thursday, September 21 expressed hope the Senate would be amenable to a longer phaseout period for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Ejercito, one of the senators who signed the committee report on the Senate measure that seeks to...
Out of almost 100 entries for the ‘Exhibition Category’ this year, 20 artworks will be chosen to compete as finalists at the MB Sketchfest 2023 to happen on Sept. 30 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. The entries for the exhibition category were judged by Manila Bulletin Publisher Sonny Coloma,...
Birthday girl Aivee with husband Dr. Z Teo It was a star-studded celebration as Dr. Aivee Teo threw a birthday bash in Back Room, Shangri-La Fort, BGC last Sept. 14. The party, entitled “14 on 14,” was also a celebration of another milestone—Aivee Clinic’s 14th anniversary. Juana...
The Senate has approved on second reading the bill that will provide safety mechanisms for all stakeholders involved in e-commerce. Sen. Mark Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Trade, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship, shepherds the passage of Senate Bill No. 1846 (SBN 1846) or the Internet...
A groundbreaking innovation was unveiled by homegrown fashion brand Bench. It's a hang tag that also serves as a detergent for your clothes’ first wash—being both sustainable and practical. “We are consistently looking for ways to improve every aspect of our business,” says Ben Chan,...
Brace yourself for an unforgettable food party at the most delicious street food event of the year, the SM Hypermarket Street Food Festival 2023. This year, it’s all about celebrating delicious street food, featuring street food vendors, event-exclusive promos, live cooking demos from its guest...
Located at The Verve BGC, on 27th St. and 7th Ave., Wong Place is a casual Chinese comfort food concept whose time has obviously come, given how popular it’s been since its soft opening in mid-August. Brainchild of Grant Teng, his parents, noted restaurateurs Eric and Emelda Teng, were proud and...
Elvie Vergara, a domestic helper from Occidental Mindoro, who reportedly suffered abuse (and is partially blind) at the hands of her employers, garnered significant attention on social media. Among the many netizens who felt the pain that Elvie was going through was celebrity mother Isabelle Daza....
The much awaited results of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR) Photography Contest 2023 were revealed on Sept. 13. PAGCOR announced the 24 grand winners from among 5,400 entries nationwide. The 12 winners in the conventional photography category received P80,000 each in...
Dr. Renato C. Tanchoco, Jr. The investiture of Dr. Renato C. Tanchoco, Jr. as the 6th President of Manila Central University (MCU) is a momentous occasion that signifies the institution's dedication to academic excellence, research, and community service. Dr. Tanchoco's appointment represents...
In celebration of its first decade on a mission to help children battling cancer, the I Want to Share (IWTS) Foundation threw a charity gala at the grand ballroom of the Shangri-La The Fort, BGC, on Friday, Sept. 15. The cancer warriors in Rajo Laurel creations The Maserati up for auction In...
President of Rustan Commercial Corporation Donnie Tantoco, Rustan Commercial Corporation Chairman and CEO Zenaida R. Tantoco, Stores Specialists, Inc. President Anton Huang, Catriona Gray, Maritess Tantoco-Enriquez, Shiseido Philippines Managing Director Michael Goh, and Rustan's...
