Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is set to open World of Frozen on November 20, the world’s largest  Frozen-themed land. Inspired by the popular films  Frozen  and  Frozen 2, it brings Arendelle to life with beloved characters, captivating stories, stunning landscapes, enchanting music, and state-of-the-art technology. Michael Moriarty,  managing director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, said: […]
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Anya Resort Tagaytay, a relaxed, elegant, and premier resort hotel under the management of Anya Hospitality Group (AHG) and a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), has been awarded as the Philippines’ Leading Boutique Resort in this year’s World Travel Awards. This award is a testament to the brand’s exceptional service, […]
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Six of the accused in the cases of missing cockfighting enthusiasts or “sabungeros” have been arrested in Parañaque, Philippine National Police chief Police General Benjamin Acorda said on Friday. Members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group arrested Julie Patidogan, Carlo Zabala, Virgilio Bayog, Roberto Matillano, Jr., Johnry Consolacion, and Gleer Codilla. Justice Secretary Jesus […]
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has made significant strides in upholding discipline and accountability within its ranks, as it announces the resolution of 4,082 cases involving its personnel, spanning from January 1, 2022, to August 30, 2023. In a statement, the PNP Public Information Office said these cases encompass a range of penalties imposed that […]
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RABAT—The death toll from Morocco’s devastating earthquake has risen to 2,497, the interior ministry said on Monday, as search and rescue efforts continue. Another 2,476 people were injured, the ministry said, updating a previous toll of 2,122 dead and 2,400 wounded. Ordinary citizens are stepping in to do their bit for victims of the deadly […]
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The United States on Monday turned over a P250-million training facility to the Philippine Coast Guard that would improve its capability to protect the country’s waters. Located in Balagtas, Bulacan, the Specialized Education and Technical Building will help train Coast Guard personnel on navigation, law enforcement, and maintenance of ships, said PCG Vice Admiral Ronnie […]
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The President was in the right forum when he said Southeast Asian countries must oppose the dangerous use of coast guard and maritime militia vessels in the South China Sea. We share his expression of concern, made before world leaders who gathered in Jakarta for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, which was […]
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Why doesn’t Congress give the Commission on Human Rights the budget that the broad scope of its functions demands? The CHR has proven itself an independent body that upholds the protection of human rights, or, more precisely, civil and political rights. It protects as well our enjoyment of freedom of speech, of expression, or of […]
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Veterans Bank unveils its traveling World War II exhibit ‘War of Our Fathers: A Brotherhood of Heroes’ at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center in Baguio City in commemoration of Victory Day or the 78th anniversary of the surrender of the Japanese forces led by Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita in Baguio City that also marked the […]
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KYIV, Ukraine—Russia attacked Ukraine with 32 drones overnight into Sunday, Kyiv military chiefs said, most of them aimed around the capital. Air defenses shot down 25 of them, they added, without accounting for the other seven. The aerial assault comes at a time when national leaders are ramping up calls for extra Western support to […]
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KFC Philippines opens its eighth store in Caloocan City at the ground floor of Waltermart Mabini, giving mall visitors and shoppers a more enjoyable dining option as they fill their want for KFC original recipes. Gracing the KFC Waltermart Mabini Branch opening are (from left) Waltermart assistant vice president for leasing Anna De Castro, KFC […]
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SM Supermalls is rolling out the red carpet for the pillars of society, the country’s lolos and lolas, for Grandparents Day at SM. SM Supermalls has designated spots for families to snap picture-perfect memories and to throw a celebration that’s all a...

The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) on Saturday mourned the death of Philippine Eagle “Geothermica,” whom they credited for bringing international attention to the species’ plight. In a Facebook post, the organization said Geothermica, a 19-year-old male eagle, died on Thursday, Sept. 7., in a Singapore zoo. “Sambisig,” a female Philippine eagle, and Geothermica were on […]
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The P15,000 financial assistance for qualified rice retailers affected by the price cap on regular and well-milled rice varieties could be increased, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian said. This was as an estimated 25,000 qualified micro rice retailers began receiving their Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development […]
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The government should “seriously consider” banning the use of the Chinese social media app TikTok for security officials, Jonathan Malaya, assistant director general of the National Security Council (NSC) said. Malaya said several countries–including the United States and New Zealand–earlier banned TikTok on government-issued devices over concerns that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) can use […]
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Sofronio F. Santos, a retired automotive teacher at the Bicol University School of Arts and Trade, died Wednesday morning, his family announced. He was 86. The Castilla, Sorsogon-born Santos, left behind four children – Aline Masip, a retired bank official, sister Annie, RSCJ, Sherry Javier, Camalig-based pharmacist, and Anthony Gerry, Ontario-based pharmacist – children-in-law Dr. […]
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Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. on Thursday defended funding for military bases covered by the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States, saying the country needs to spend on them despite assistance from Washington. “This is American aid and logistics assistance, but these are Philippine bases… We really need to spend [on them]. […]
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Grain retailers could incur P6,000 in losses daily or up to P40,000 a week due to the price ceiling on rice that took effect Tuesday, with the P15,000 subsidy barely covering the foregone revenues. Grains Retailers Confederation of the Philippines Inc. Eastern Visayas president Frederic Dy said at P2,450 per cavan of rice, retailers are […]
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WE HEARD the chief of the United Nations when he spoke recently in New York where he described the blistering heat across the northern hemisphere as a “cruel summer.” Underlying that climate change, a terrifying episode, is here, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, “For the entire planet, it is a disaster,” and noted that […]
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The CEO and co-founder of Leechiu Property Consultants is convinced that the Philippines today presents many opportunities in the real estate sector, despite the continued threats faced by the global economy.  The situation, he believes, calls for businesses to succeed using the time-tested approach of working hard. David Leechiu believes in the importance of giving […]
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Hotels and resorts around Southeast Asia are failing to understand the “green premium” and how to leverage it to attract quality guests, according to leading figures in the region’s hospitality industry. The message that hotels and resorts are falling behind counterparts in other parts of the globe when it comes to sustainable tourism, was one […]
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Melody del Rosario, President of Metro Pacific Investments Foundation (MPIF), recently delivered an impassioned talk on the reality of climate change and the critical role that nature-based solutions and science can play in mitigating its effects. The talk, titled “Shoring Up Coastal Communities in the Protection of Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystems,” explored the devastating impacts […]
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In celebration of National Bamboo Month, Base Bahay Foundation (Base), has assembled a respected lineup of international bamboo experts to speak on “Building with Bamboo: the Future of Sustainable Construction” at the second annual Bamboost, a bamboo forum slated on September 15 at the Loft at Manansala in Rockwell Center, Makati City.  Registration is now […]
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Top officials of the Chamber of Real Estate & Builders’ Associations, Inc. (CREBA) paid a courtesy call on Senator Joseph Victor G. Ejercito, chairman of the Committee on Housing, Urban Development and Resettlements in the Philippine Senate. Senator Ejercito will be among real estate and housing industry leaders and government dignitaries who will grace the […]
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Iconic author and speaker Malcolm Gladwell (middle, seated) meets with corporate leaders, including SMPHI Chairman Hans Sy and SM Investments Vice Chairperson Teresita Sy-Coson, before serving as the Keynote Speaker of SM Supermalls’ Tenant-Partners S...

The list of 16 public high schools in Metro Manila allegedly targeted by New People’s Army recruitment has been vetted by the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency, the Department of Education said Tuesday. DepEd spokesman Undersecretary Michael Poa still refused to identify the schools, citing “the sensitive nature of the issue” but claimed all their information […]
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The proposed nationwide entrance test for higher education should focus more on equity to ensure that poor students would have better chances of admission to state universities and colleges (SUCs), Commission on Higher Education chairman Prospero de Vera III said. De Vera made the statement in response to the proposal of Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno […]
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The Commission on Human Rights has almost 2,000 cases against policemen in its docket, its chairperson Richard Palpal-latoc told the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday. “Involving Philippine National Police personnel as respondents, we have a total of 1,966 cases and [those cases involve] a total of 2,208 victims of human rights violations,” the CHR chief […]
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