Filipinos join today’s observance of Earth Day, a practice that was launched in 1970 in the United States, with a rally for clean air and water. In 1990, this became a global movement, when an estimated 200 million people in 141 countries manifested solidarity in protecting the environment. At...
Businessman Eusebio Tangco’s STI Education Systems Holdings, owner of the largest network of private schools in the country, has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Philippine School of Business Administration (PSBA) and CPA Review School of the Philippines (CPAR) to revolutionize...
“Health is wealth,” an old saying goes, and at least 71 percent of Filipinos think so too, according to the latest survey of OCTA Research. Specifically, the 71 percent said they “want to stay healthy and avoid illnesses.” This is based on the first quarter of 2024 “Tugon ng Masa”...
Students from the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) and the Republic Polytechnic in Singapore (RP) joined forces for a monthlong leadership exchange program. In a statement on April 19, the UPD-CS noted that this initiative is called the Temasek Foundation...
Ribbon cutting ceremony led by Ambassador Tull Traisorat, Mayor Abby Binay, DENR Sec. Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, DOT Sec. Maria Christina Frasco, DOLE Sec. Bienvenido Laguesma, Ayala Land's Sharon Vital and Getty Granada, and Apostolic Nuncio Rev. Charles John Brown Embassy of the Holy See....
As April brings the heat, consider escaping to these new foodie spots for some cool relief this weekend. While lounging, indulge in the delicious fare they offer. We have some delicious new lamb dishes at Souv by Cyma, delectable Spanish fare by Chef Chele at The Westin Hotel, and an...
Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV), a subsidiary of Razon-controlled Manila Water Company catering to cities and municipalities outside of East Zone, has acquired a 70 percent stake in Equipacific HoldCo Inc. for P1.15 billion. Equipacific HoldCo is an investment company, which holds 90...
Want to experience the feels and ambiance of your beloved childhood character? Worry no more, as The Peninsula Manila is launching a Hello Kitty-themed afternoon tea set. The Hello Kitty afternoon tea set is priced at P5,000, including unlimited tea or coffee, or P7,000 with two glasses of...
The country, like many other nations, faces a critical energy situation. The Luzon grid, in particular, has been grappling with an unstable power supply. As responsible citizens, we must take collective action by conserving energy to mitigate this crisis. President Marcos underscored the...
China’s embassy in Manila claimed Thursday, April 18, that a Philippine lawmaker’s attempt to investigate the increasing number of Chinese students in Cagayan, one of the provinces near Taiwan, incites hatred of China. As Cagayan 3rd District Rep. Joseph Lara filed a House resolution calling...
A three-storey police station rises in Sta. Mesa, Manila. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Public Works and Highways) A three-storey police station in Sta. Mesa, Manila, has been completed and is now ready to host the operation of the Manila Police District (MPD) Station 8, Police Community...
Renewable energy firm SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC), now chaired by tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan through the controlling stake of MGen Renewable Energy (MGreen), reported a net income of P5.7 billion in 2023 after gaining 100 percent ownership of Terra Solar Philippines. Based on its disclosure...
