From campus to catwalk: Nikki Huang rocks an all-black ensemble Boston University student Nikki Huang’s recent Instagram post has left her followers in awe. Read More »
Luis Araneta Marcos’ love for photography and his wife Luis Araneta Marcos has once again showcased his photography skills with a stunning picture of his wife, Xandra Rocha, on a luxurious yacht. Read More »
Trish Singson’s timeless beauty shines in Instagram throwback photo Trish Singson’s Instagram account is no stranger to stunning photos, but her most recent post has left her followers in awe. Read More »
Atticus King achieves the impossible with heartwarming family photo Atticus King recently shared a heartwarming family photo on his social media account, featuring his kids, wife Kim, and his MaMom and Sam. Read More »
Daniel Miranda and Sofia Andres show off their culinary skills on Instagram Actress Sofia Andres and her partner, Daniel Miranda, recently gave their followers a peek into their culinary life on Instagram. Read More »
Usapang Bilyonaryo (Producer’s Cut) | EP 8: Edgar Saavedra Edgar Saavedra is Chairman and co-founder of Megawide Construction Corporation. Under his direction, Megawide evolved into an engineering and infrastructure conglomerate with interests in transportation and airport operations. His vision is to turn the Philippines into a first world country through infrastructure. Read More »
Usapang Bilyonaryo (Producer’s Cut) | Episode 7: Janica Lao Janica Lao is known as the restaurant heiress and is the COO of the Choi Food Garden Group. She oversees the rapid expansion of her father Frank Lao’s empire which include the iconic Gloriamaris and Choi Garden. “Usapang Bilyonaryo” is a digital-first, hybrid magazine show Read More »
Usapang Bilyonaryo (Producer’s Cut) | Episode 6: Nilo Divina Dean Nilo Divina is known as the lawyer to the billionaires. He now heads one of the country’s top law firms, but always looks back to his humble beginnings. He shares the time when money was so scarce growing up, he and his brother would Read More »
When trial turns to error: UnionBank sends wrong mass email Someone from UnionBank’s tech team probably got an earful because of this booboo. Read More »
Do Kwon: S. Korea’s crypto ‘genius’ turned disgraced fugitive Once hailed as a genius, South Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon — now facing multiple criminal charges over his failed cryptocurrency — was a brash industry figure whose fame disintegrated into global notoriety. Read More »
Ex-Nokia exec bidding for Man Utd is sport-crazy tech entrepreneur Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus, who has entered the race to buy Manchester United, is a former Nokia executive who says he made his fortune in Asia’s tech sector. Read More »
Do Kwon arrest: what is a stablecoin? “Stablecoins” shot to prominence after the creator of one such cryptocurrency, intended to be less volatile than competing coins, was arrested following the collapse of his TerraUSD firm, leaving investors $40 billion out of pocket. Read More »
Montenegro charges crypto fugitive Do Kwon with forgery Prosecutors in Montenegro on Friday charged fugitive cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon with forgery and South Korean officials vowed to press for his extradition. Read More »
Argentina foreign currency debt near default after downgrade: Fitch Fitch Ratings downgraded Argentina’s foreign currency debt on Friday by two notches to leave it hovering one level above default. Read More »
PLDT explores strategic partnership opportunities with potential investors for data center business growth Telco giant PLDT Inc. is in early discussions with financial advisers to explore partnerships with potential investors for its data center business, according to the company’s president and CEO, Alfredo Panlilio. Read More »
Ayala-led Globe steps up fiber network expansion to meet customers’ growing data needs Leading digital solutions platform Globe is accelerating the rollout of its fiber broadband to meet the growing demand for more stable and faster connections amid growing reliance on technology and the internet. Read More »
SC orders Globe to give 8 years of back pay to employee fired for doing her job The Supreme Court has ordered the Ayala-owned Globe Telecom to pay eight years’ worth of back wages and separation pay to an employee it dismissed for reducing her father’s P999 cellphone charge to zero due to poor service. Read More »
Consulting firm Accenture says to cut 19,000 jobs Tech consultancy Accenture announced Thursday it will be cutting around 19,000 jobs, or 2.5 percent of its workforce, spread over the next 18 months, as part of a cost-cutting effort. Read More »
One billion users, but trouble mounts for TikTok TikTok’s breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has brought plenty of scrutiny, particularly over its links to China. Read More »
PLDT reaches settlement with equipment suppliers, reducing capex commitments by P15 billion Telco giant PLDT has reached a settlement with its major equipment suppliers, resulting in a decrease in its capital expenditure (capex) commitments to these vendors from P48 billion to P33 billion. Read More »
Powering the future of EVs in the Philippines: Villavicencio-led Basic Energy, EEC launch new charging station In a bid to support the growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Philippines, Basic Energy Corporation (BEC) and its partner, Ecology Energy Corp. (EEC), have launched the “Basic Recharge Station” at the EcoOil Station on EDSA Southbound. Read More »
Higher electricity sales push up earnings of Lopez-led FirstGen Lopez-led renewable energy firm First Gen Corp. reported a five percent increase in recurring net income to $265 million (P14.3 billion) in 2022. Read More »
Alcantara-led ACR reports 52% surge in profit amid strong power demand in Mindanao Alsons Consolidated Resources (ACR) of the family of bilyonaryo Tomas Alcantara, achieved a steady growth with a 52 percent jump in last year’s profit to P617 million due to the robust demand for power in Mindanao. Read More »
Power tandem! EKR, Kevin Tan join forces for new Iloilo substation Ultra bilyonaryos Enrique Razon and Kevin Tan have teamed up to power up more areas of Iloilo City to accelerate economic growth. Read More »
Promoting competition and accountability: DOE, ERC to review competitive selection policy for power supply agreements The Department of Energy (DOE) and Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) have announced plans to review the competitive selection policy (CSP) for the procurement of supply of distribution utilities (DUs), in light of recent disputes and terminations of power supply agreements. Read More »
PH conglomerate and global energy firms eye Tanay wind power project partnership with Vince Perez-led Alternergy Three energy firms have shown interest in partnering with Alternergy Tanay Wind Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alternergy led by Vince Perez, for the development of the proposed Tanay wind power project in Rizal. Read More »
New York’s famous Flatiron Building sells at auction New York’s iconic Flatiron Building — famous for its thin, triangular shape — has sold at auction for $190 million following a court order. Read More »
Sy-blings property arm to raise P35 billion from bond sale SM Prime Holdings Inc. of the Sy family plans to raise up to P35 billion from the offering of fixed-rate bonds. Read More »
A slice of Italian luxury in paradise: Andrew Tan eyes P2 billion in sales from Megaworld’s Positano Mactan Megaworld Corporation of bilyonaryo Andrew Tan, is set to unveil its latest masterpiece in the heart of the picturesque Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. Read More »
Debt-ridden China Evergrande rolls out restructuring plan Troubled Chinese property giant Evergrande unveiled on Wednesday a long-awaited restructuring proposal for its massive debts, as it fights off a winding-up court petition brought by creditors in Hong Kong. Read More »
Impact of inflation? Shangri-La Mall raises parking fees The posh Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong is raising parking fees beginning March 22. Read More »
Gotianun family’s REIT earnings hit by office revenue drop Filinvest REIT Corp., the real estate investment trust of the Gotianun family, suffered a decline in net income by 29.6 percent to P1.31 billion in 2022, largely due to the reduction in rental revenue and other income. Read More »
Coronation souvenirs boost struggling English ceramics industry With an expert flick of a gilt-covered paint brush, a craftswoman puts the finishing touches to commemorative mugs marking the first coronation of a British monarch in 70 years. Read More »
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim submits new bid for Man Utd – reports Manchester United have received a second Qatari bid to buy the English football giants, British media reported Saturday. Read More »
Kanye says no longer anti-Semite after watching actor Jonah Hill Kanye West said he was renouncing anti-Semitism in a new Instagram post Saturday in which he wrote that watching actor Jonah Hill in the film “21 Jump Street” made him “like Jewish people again.” Read More »
From local to global: Ellis Co’s designs wow at Rakuten Fashion Week Fashion designer Ellis Co recently made his mark at Rakuten Fashion Week, taking part in a show entitled PH Mode X TYO, which was dedicated to showcasing the works of several talented Philippine designers. Read More »
Hugh Grant: romcoms are a ‘big fat lie’ Romantic comedies made Hugh Grant one of the most famous men in the world, but he has a few doubts about their premise. Read More »
Parthenon fragments from Vatican return to Greece Three fragments of Athens’ Parthenon temple, kept by the Vatican for centuries, were returned to Greece on Friday in what Pope Francis has called a gesture of friendship. Read More »
Toothpaste tablets and syrup on tap: US refill shops cut the container Toothpaste tabs plunk into a jar. Maple syrup flows viscously from a spout. Dishwasher powder crunches under the tip of a metal scoop. The chorus of consumer goods lacks one familiar sound: the crinkle of plastic wrap. Read More »
US chocolate factory explosion kills 2, leaves 9 missing An explosion at a chocolate factory in the US state of Pennsylvania has killed two people and left nine others missing, according to local media. Read More »
Manny Villar’s Coffee Project dubbed among most Instagrammable cafes in the world The Coffee Project of bilyonaryo Manny Villar is one of most instagrammable cafes in the world, according to Big Seven Travel, a site devoted to ranking the best places to visit in the globe. Read More »
Grace Barbers Baja’s culinary adventure at Art Basel in Hong Kong Grace Barbers Baja recently attended Art Basel in Hong Kong and shared her dining experience at Castellana Restaurant before the event began. Read More »
Kris Ponce Enrile gives perfect rating to Automat sandwich Kris Ponce Enrile, a California-based student, recently took to her Instagram stories to express her love for a sandwich from Automat. Read More »
How Vietnam is trying to stop rice warming the planet As a child, Dong Van Canh watched while the rice fields of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta were set alight to make way for the next crop, blackening the sky and flooding the air with potent greenhouse gases. Read More »
Raccoon dog data sparks new debate about Covid origins New evidence that raccoon dogs were at the Chinese market where Covid is suspected to have first infected humans has reignited debate over the origin of the pandemic. Read More »
WHO warns of ‘fake news’ after Musk pandemic treaty tweet The World Health Organization on Thursday warned against “fake news” after Twitter boss Elon Musk tweeted that countries should not “cede authority to WHO” amid negotiations over a new pandemic treaty. Read More »
J&J loses key tuberculosis drug patent India’s Patent Office rejected on Thursday US pharmaceutical giant Johnson and Johnson’s application to extend its patent on a key tuberculosis treatment, allowing local companies to make cheaper generic versions. Read More »
Moderna rebuked over plan to hike Covid vaccine to $130 Moderna’s chief executive on Wednesday defended the US company’s plan to quadruple the price of its lifesaving Covid vaccine to as much as $130 per dose as soon as government stockpiles run out. Read More »
All hormonal contraceptives increase breast cancer risk: study All hormonal contraceptives carry a slightly increased risk of breast cancer, including the increasingly popular progestogen-only pills, according to a study published on Tuesday. Read More »
China approves first domestic mRNA vaccine for Covid-19 China has approved its first locally developed messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine against Covid-19, its manufacturer said Wednesday, months after the relaxation of strict Covid-zero regulations sparked a surge in cases. Read More »
Hope springs eternal: NAIA can be among world’s best airports, says MIAA exec The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)– once tagged as the worst airport globally– can join the ranks of Singapore’s Changi Airport as one of the world’s best gateways, a ranking government official said. Read More »
Greece vows to halt illegal construction in Mykonos Greece’s environment minister on Tuesday vowed to halt illegal construction on the popular tourist island of Mykonos days after a local archaeologist was beaten in an apparent building dispute. Read More »
Unwanted visitor ruins spring break in Florida – toxic algae With its brilliant sun, white sand and turquoise water, Lido Key Beach would make for a perfect postcard of Florida beaches if it weren’t for the dozens of dead fish lying on the shore, killed by a toxic algae bloom known as red tide. Read More »
Rome’s Pantheon to charge for tourist entry One of Rome’s oldest and best loved monuments, the Pantheon, will soon start charging for entrance, officials said Thursday — drawing a mixed reaction from tourists. Read More »
Greece shuts down popular Navagio beach over landslide fears Greece’s tourism ministry said Thursday that it was blocking access for safety reasons to one of the country’s most popular beaches, where seven people were hurt in a landslide in 2018. Read More »
Airline passengers get a break with lower fuel surcharges in April Good news for travelers! The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has announced a reduction in fuel surcharge levels for April due to lower jet fuel prices. Read More »
Dane Hojgaard shares PGA Puntacana lead with USA’s Stevens Denmark’s Nicolai Hojgaard fired a bogey-free six-under par 66 to match American Sam Stevens for the lead after Saturday’s third round of the PGA Corales Puntacana Championship. Read More »
France’s Boutier grabs LPGA Drive On lead France’s Celine Boutier posted an eagle and six birdies in a seven-under par 65 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead in the US LPGA Drive On Championship at Superstition Mountain, Arizona. Read More »
Rahm ousted while Scheffler, McIlroy advance at Match Play Second-ranked Spaniard Jon Rahm was eliminated after Friday’s group stage finales at the WGC Match Play Championship while defending champion Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy advanced. Read More »
Big-driving McIlroy, Scheffler, Rahm win at WGC Match Play An amazing tee shot by Rory McIlroy led the world number three to join top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and second-ranked Jon Rahm in capturing clutch victories from Thursday’s second group matches at the WGC Match Play Championship. Read More »
Scheffler, McIlroy win while Rahm falls at WGC Match Play Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number three Rory McIlroy won while second-ranked Jon Rahm lost to Rickie Fowler in Wednesday’s opening group matches at the WGC Match Play Championship. Read More »
Lee wins LIV Tucson event New Zealand’s Danny Lee ended his eight-year title drought with victory in a playoff to win LIV Golf’s Tucson event on Sunday. Read More »
