K-pop star Xiumin of EXO dazzled Filipinos and encouraged them to visit South Korea when he graced the opening of the Korea Travel Fiesta 2024 on Sept. 7 at Glorietta in Makati. “Thank you so much for inviting me to be a part of this meaningful event on the occasion of the 75th anniversary...
There will be no water for up to seven hours in some areas in Antipolo City, San Mateo and Cainta on Sept. 10 to 12 due to maintenance activities of the Manila Water. In Antipolo City, beginning 10 p.m. on Sept. 10, Tuesday, there will be no water in some parts of Barangay Dalig and some...
As Singapore commemorated its 59th National Day, the milestone also marked 55 years of diplomatic relations with the Philippines. The celebration, although delayed to September due to scheduling conflicts, was an opportune moment to reflect on the enduring partnership between the two nations....
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen), the power generation investment arm of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), is seeking certification from the Department of Energy (DOE) as it is now inclined to rejoin the country’s ‘king coal club’ for its 1,200-megawatt Atimonan power plant project that...
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) recently scaled back its targets for mass housing projects due to lack of available idle lands and the construction period itself, as disclosed by Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar in a congressional hearing. This development is...
Literacy is a fundamental human right. It is a foundation for people to acquire broader knowledge and skills to enable them to seek more opportunities to have better lives. Most people may think literacy is a fading problem because worldwide, governments have strengthened education programs...
Several Chinese companies have been shortlisted by SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) Group for soon-to-be awarded contracts on the supply of photovoltaic (PV) modules and energy storage systems (ESS) for the $4.0 billion Terra solar project, an expansive...
London-headquartered private equity firm Actis is injecting colossal investment of $600 million (approximately P34 billion) for its 40 percent equity acquisition in the $4 billion Terra Solar project being advanced to commercial fruition by SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) of the Manila Electric...
Illustration from Freepik In a corner of a classroom, a young student finds himself looking through a bookshelf. He has already read most of what it has to offer. Bored of going over the recommended readings for his age again, the student starts to look into titles meant for older pupils. Classics...
L-Squared Productions has started to drop teasers for V1BE Manila, touted as the “grandest hip-pop experience” of the year. The company is live events producer and promoter of the Rakrakan Festival and recently concluded fancons of K-pop stars WheeIn (Mamamoo), Lucas (former NCT...
There will be an additional step for those applying for the US visa. The US Embassy in Manila is now requiring applicants to process their biometrics not in the US Embassy anymore, but in another location. Starting September 28, immigrant and non-immigrant visa applicants seeking interview...
Tara, Korea na! South Korea’s vibrant tourism and culture will be in the spotlight as the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Manila Office is set to hold the Korea Travel Fiesta 2024. The event, to be held to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the...
