Fernando Zobel incredibly grateful for all the well wishes
After medical rehabilitation abroad, Fernando Zobel de Ayala updates the public about returning back home and his journey to full recovery.
Korina Sanchez-Roxas wears rushed gown to luxe event
Even though it was rushed, Korina Sanchez-Roxas just wore one of her most favorite gowns to date. It’s a simple, off-white brocade gown with a blue ribbon made by Puey Quiñones.
Joanna Preysler Francisco pays tribute to the legacy and art of Betsy Westendorp
Joanna Preysler Francisco made sure to pay tribute to the life and legacy of—in her words—“one of our greatest Filipino artists, Betsy Westendorp.
Senator Imee Marcos shows how she wears white
After New York, Senator Imee Marcos, or Super Ate Imee as she calls herself, flew to Europe for her commitments.
Margie Moran Floirendo wears this classic black creation to the Tatler Ball
Margie Moran Floirendo takes us back to an elegant, classic look and schools us how to rock it.
He’s baaack! Fernando Zobel gets rousing welcome from Ayala Group’s top officers
Fernando Zobel is back in the Philippines after being gone for three months for his medical treatment.
Britain, Singapore agree to deepen fintech links
The UK and Singapore on Friday announced an agreement to boost their financial technology sectors, seeking to remove trade barriers and encourage cooperation.
Beleaguered Credit Suisse shares fall to historic low
Credit Suisse shares tumbled to a historic low Friday, after the second-biggest lender in Switzerland announced details of a bid to raise capital amid concerns over customers withdrawing funds.
GCash partners with PNP’s anti-cybercrime unit to combat online scammers
E-wallet app GCash has signed an agreement with the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) as it responds to rising scams.
South Korea truckers strike again, threatening supply chains
South Korean truckers staged their second major strike in less than six months Thursday, in an action that could disrupt critical global supply chains in sectors from cars to steel.
Germany probes links between Celtic gold heist, other thefts
The 483 coins were snatched early Tuesday from a museum in the southern town of Manching, with thieves taking just nine minutes to break in and make off with the stash, according to police.
Most Fed officials say slower rate hike pace appropriate ‘soon’
The Fed has embarked on an aggressive path to cool demand and bring down prices as inflation in the world’s biggest economy surged to the highest level in decades, raising the benchmark borrowing rate six times this year.
PLDT completes landing of Asian submarine cable in Batangas
Telco giant PLDT has reached another milestone in the ongoing development of the Asia Direct Cable system (ADC) which is slated for completion by end next year.
US bans Huawei, ZTE telecoms gear over security risk
US authorities announced a ban Friday on the import or sale of communications equipment deemed “an unacceptable risk to national security” — including gear from Chinese giants Huawei Technologies and ZTE.
Twitter aims to diversify beyond advertising, but can it be done?
Is it a pipe dream or possibility? Elon Musk wants to diversify Twitter’s revenue stream beyond advertising, a feat none of the biggest social networks have yet pulled off.
Musk announces gold, gray and blue badges for Twitter accounts
Twitter’s billionaire owner Elon Musk announced Friday that the platform would be launching differently colored badges to distinguish between accounts.
Double-authentication: GCash rolls out new feature to protect customers from phishing attacks
The mobile wallet of Ayala-led Globe Telecom has added a new security measure to prevent unauthorized transactions brought about by phishing and other types of scams.
Foxconn apologises after protests over pay and conditions at China iPhone factory
Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn on Thursday apologised for a “technical error” in its payment systems after violent protests erupted over salaries and conditions at its vast iPhone factory in central China.
Vehicle pollution zone to cover all of London
Older and more heavily polluting vehicles will have to pay to enter the entire metropolitan area of London from next August, the British capital’s mayor said Friday.
Oil price rollback seen next week
A hefty reduction in the prices of petroleum products awaits motorists next week.
Meralco bags new rooftop solar contract from Andrew Tan firm
Spectrum, a wholly owned subsidiary of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), won a contract to install a two megawatt solar rooftop project on Anglo Watsons Glass Inc.’s glass manufacturing plant in Laguna.
Putin warns of ‘grave consequences’ to oil price caps
The Kremlin said both sides had also spoken positively of the two countries’ work within the framework of OPEC + which helps “stabilise the world oil market.”
Lotilla: LNG plants to enhance power supply reliability
The entry of liquefied natural gas (LNG) could help stabilize the power supply next year, according to the Department of Energy.
Ayalas investing P900M more in a wind power project in Ilocos Norte
The energy platform of the Ayala conglomerate, ACEN is coughing out an additional P900 million capital to fund the development of its 160-megawatt (MW) Pagudpud wind power project in Ilocos Norte.
South Korean capital launches self-driving bus experiment
South Korea’s capital launched its first self-driving bus route on Friday, part of an experiment which engineers said aims to make people feel more comfortable with driverless vehicles on the roads.
Owner of Ikea stores sees profit fall on Russia exit
The owner of most Ikea stores, Ingka, reported on Friday a more than five-fold drop in its annual net profit due to higher interest rates and its exit from Russia.
Ayala Land sets up P50B bond program
Property giant Ayala Land (ALI) is tapping the debt market anew with the planned offering of P50 billion worth of bonds.
Exie Robles sells P290M treasury shares to bankroll Sta. Lucia’s expansion projects
Sta. Lucia Land Inc. (SLI) of bilyonaryo Exie Robles has raised P290 million from the sale of treasury shares.
Lost in Glorietta? Ayala Malls releases comprehensive mall guide
The bilyonaryo Zobel de Ayala clan’s shopping center chain released a dummy’s guide to navigating the Glorietta complex in Makati ahead of the Christmas holidays.
Beijing urges Chinese banks to offer more real estate loans
The move represents a relative reversal for Beijing, which since 2020 has sought to curb debt in the sector by tightening credit — a strategy that has financially crippled Chinese real estate firms.
Elizabeth Taylor’s ‘lucky charm’ Oscar dress found in suitcase in London
A “lucky charm” Christian Dior dress worn by Elizabeth Taylor on the night she won best actress at the 1961 Oscars is to be sold at auction next month, after being stored in a suitcase in London for over 50 years.
Thousands strip for art on Sydney’s Bondi beach
Thousands stripped naked on Sydney’s iconic Bondi beach Saturday for an art installation aimed at raising awareness about skin cancer and sun safety.
Action Mike Toledo, Joey Lina, Salvador Medialdea team hold charity dinner to combat malnutrition
Mike Toledo, Joey Lina and Salvador Medialdea are headlining a benefit dinner to raise funds against child malnutrition.
Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ revolution turns 40
Mixing rock, pop and RnB like never before, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, 40 years old next week, became the most successful album of all time and defined a coming era with its audiovisual ambition.
UK downturn puts boot into Dr Martens
Dr Martens stock slumped 20 percent to 227.80 pence in morning deals on the London stock market.
Coin study salvages forgotten Roman emperor from ‘obscurity’
The coin featuring the profile of an emperor named Sponsian was among a handful of similar coins found in Transylvania in present-day Romania in 1713.
Carrefour still sells beef tied to Brazil deforestation: NGO
French retail giant Carrefour is still selling Brazilian beef products linked to destruction of the Amazon rainforest despite committing to end such sales, the US activist group Mighty Earth said Friday.
Five key decisions at global wildlife summit
A global wildlife summit that ends Friday passed resolutions to protect hundreds of threatened species, including sharks, reptiles, turtles as well as trees.
Wildlife protections tightened as southern Africa protests
A global wildlife summit has decided to regulate trade in giraffes and tighten protections for endangered animals including elephants, triggering a threat from disgruntled southern African nations to leave an international treaty.
Nestle pours $1.8B into business in Saudi Arabia
Nestle will build a new factory, due to open in 2025 that will produce infant nutrition products and ready-to-drink coffee for the Saudi, Middle East and North African markets, the company said.
KFC Christmas bucket meal for a hassle free pasko
KFC recently revealed a new bucket meal option for a hassle free Christmas feast.
Tan Caktiong’s bayaw locks in P65 million gains from sale of smokin hot Jollibee shares
The brother-in-law of ultra bilyonaryo Tony Tan Caktiong took advantage of Jollibee Foods Corp.’s (JFC) sizzling run to take profits.
China’s daily Covid cases hit record high: health bureau
China’s daily Covid cases have hit a record high since the beginning of the pandemic, official data showed Thursday, as the country works to curb the spread with snap lockdowns, mass testing and travel restrictions.
Top figures in Covid fight leaving in WHO shake-up
Two of the World Health Organization’s most senior figures in the fight against Covid-19 are quitting next week, according to a letter from the WHO chief seen by AFP on Tuesday.
Medical community frets over fate of Twitter
The social media giant symbolized by the blue bird has laid off half of its 7,500 employees, while several hundred others have resigned, creating doubts over its future.
China reports more Covid deaths as infections surge
China reported two new deaths from Covid-19 on Monday, both elderly Beijing residents, as several major cities persisted with strict virus curbs despite a much-touted recent loosening.
WHO identifying potential pandemic pathogens
The World Health Organization said on Monday it was thrashing out a new list of priority pathogens that risk sparking pandemics or outbreaks and need to be kept under close observation.
Mouth diseases hit nearly half the world’s people: WHO
Rotting teeth, swollen gums and oral cancers: nearly half the world’s population suffer from mouth diseases, the World Health Organization said Thursday.
Travel pa more! No fuel surcharge hike for December
Airfares are not expected to increase in December as the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has retained the fuel surcharge for airlines until next month amid lower jet fuel prices.
Swiss look to trains to get ski tourism on track
Switzerland Tourism is hoping to lure in winter sports enthusiasts in their 20s and early 30s through targeted train offers.
Sorry not sorry: PAL touts ‘Meet and Assist’ service to justify VIP treatment for celebrity
Philippine Airlines justified helping a male celebrity cut lines at immigration and check-in counters at an airport by claiming it’s part of its “Meet and Assist service.”
Thai economy sees growth boosted by tourism revival
Thailand’s economy enjoyed healthy expansion in the third quarter, officials said Monday, with the return of international tourists helping to offset persistently high inflation.
MH17 Ukraine disaster: from plane crash to murder convictions
A Dutch court on Thursday convicted two Russians and a Ukrainian in absentia over the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in war-torn Ukraine in 2014 and handed them life sentences.
Greece’s treasures caught between tourism and conservation
With 18 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Acropolis facing a new push for tourism, experts are calling for a “fine balance” to be struck between protecting Greece’s great ancient monuments and further development.
Para derecho sa Manila Golf course! Lawmakers finalize changes to P5.2T budget in Martin Romualdez’s turf
Will lawmakers from the House of Representatives have the upper hand in tweaking the proposed P5.268-trillion national budget for 2023 since discussions are happening in Speaker Martin Romualdez’s turf?
Baguio Mayor Magalong leads ceremonial tee off in the Fil-Am
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong led the hitting of the ceremonial balls two days before the start of the seniors competition in the 72nd Fil-Am Men’s Invitational.
Decena top Camp Aguinaldo year-end tournament
Lieutenant Colonel Mark Ruby and Captain Joseph Decena, both from the Philippine Army, won the low gross and low net championship titles, respectively, in the year-end tournament of the Camp Aguinaldo Golf Club in Quezon City.
Cebu Country Club: Queen City of the South’s Finest
The Cebu Country Club has a reputation of being strict in terms of maintaining its status as a private membership club.
Fil-Am Golf organizers hold team captains meeting for seniors event
Baguio City—A team captains meeting and first practice round marked the initial activities for the upcoming seniors’ tournament of the 72nd Fil-Am Men’s Invitational.
Tiger tops PGA Tour bonus list again to earn $15M
Woods, whose 82 PGA triumphs shares the all-time record with Sam Snead, led the analysis of global media exposure with top-ranked FedEx Cup winner Rory McIlroy second and Jordan Spieth third.
