Strong Residential Sales, Mall and Hotel Revenues Boost Megaworld’s Q1 Profit
Property giant Megaworld, the country’s leading township developer, saw its net income climb to P5.0-billion during the first quarter of 2024, a significant 10% increase from the same period last year. Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company stood at P4.4-billion, marking an 8% growth year- on-year. Consolidated revenues grew by 16% to […].....»»
Agoda Reveals: Khao Lak, Seoul, and Perhentian Island are the Top Destinations for Slow Travel
With slow travel being one of the most talked about travel trends, digital travel platform Agoda shares the top Asian destinations for slow travel for longer stays. Thailand’s Khao Lak takes the crown as the tourist destination where travelers spend the most time. Searches for slow travel have grown threefold in the past five years, […].....»»
Explore More of the Philippines this Summer with Sunlight Air’s Cebu Routes
Summer is on the horizon, and that means it’s time to embrace the heat with a well-deserved vacation to some of our favorite local destinations. For those itching to explore more of the country’s breathtaking tropical havens, booking a direct flight out from Cebu has never been more convenient. Boutique airline Sunlight Air has officially […].....»»
P13 million worth of shabu seized from couple in Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Anti-narcotics agents and police arrested a live-in couple for drug peddling and seized shabu worth over P13 million in a series of buy-bust operations on Sunday, May 20. The first operation occurred in North Reclamation Area, Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu, where Fatima Veraces of Brgy. Mambaling, Cebu City, was arrested with.....»»
Pacers set NBA playoff shooting mark, top Knicks 130-109 in Game 7 to make Eastern Conference finals
NEW YORK (AP) — When the Indiana Pacers compiled one of the best offensive seasons in NBA history, they were just getting warmed up. For Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, they delivered something really spectacular. Tyrese Haliburton scored 26 points and the Pacers set an NBA playoff record by shooting 67.1% from the.....»»
CVFA kicks off ‘PFF U19 Nat’l Championship 2024’ on May 21
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Central Visayas Football Association (CVFA) will compete in Group A of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) U19 Boys National Championship 2024 Division 1 on Tuesday, May 21, at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex in this city. As the host, CVFA will face three top football associations from Visayas and Mindanao in.....»»
Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets
DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night. The Timberwolves overcame a 15-point halftime deficit — the largest comeback in a Game 7 in NBA playoff.....»»
Gasoline prices drop by 10¢ per liter, diesel up 25¢ from May 21
MANILA, Philippines — Local fuel companies will adjust fuel pump prices starting Tuesday, May 21. Gasoline is down by 10 centavos per liter, while diesel and kerosene will increase by 25 and 30 centavos, respectively. Shell Pilipinas and Seaoil will be among the first to apply the mixed fuel price adjustment on Tuesday at 6.....»»
Iran’s president missing after helicopter accident in foggy region
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials apparently crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of Iran on Sunday, sparking a massive rescue operation in a fog-shrouded forest as the public was urged to pray. As the sun rose Monday, Raisi and the others.....»»
George Town, Penang: A feast for the eyes and soul
GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia – From up above, Penang Island in Malaysia looked like what most modern metropolises do, with its skyscrapers illuminating the evening sky, and cars zooming along its expressways. But as we finally made our way to George Town, and night became day, it was, to borrow one of Disney’s iconic tracks, a.....»»
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi dies at 63 in helicopter crash
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protégé of the country’s supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels and launched a major drone-and-missile attack on Israel, has died. He was 63. Raisi’s sudden death,.....»»
Movie nina Kelvin at Kira lalaban sa Jinseo Arigato Int’l Film Fest 2024
LILIPAD patungong Japan sina Kelvin Miranda at Kira Balinger para dumalo sa kauna-unahang Jinseo Arigato International Film Festival o JAIFF na magsisimula sa May 24. Isa sa mga napiling entry sa naturang festival ang pelikula nina Kelvin at Kira na “Chances Are You and I” mula sa direksyon ni Catherine “CC” Camarillo, produced by Pocket.....»»
Alden dream come true ang part 2 ng ‘HLG’: Parang panaginip lang!
DREAM come true kung ilarawan nina Kathryn Bernardo at Alden Richards ang muli nilang pagtatambal sa pelikulang “Hello, Love, Again.” Ito ang part 2 ng kanilang blockbuster movie na “Hello, Love, Goodbye” na nangwasak ng record sa kasaysayan ng Philippine movie industry noong 2019. Masusundan na ang love story nina Ethan at Joy (Alden at.....»»
Nangapa ulit kami : Alden Richards, Kathryn Bernardo share story behind Hello, Love, Again teaser
Alden Richards and Kathryn Bernardo admitted that they had to rediscover their "Hello, Love, Goodbye" characters when they did the teaser shoot for its upcoming sequel "Hello, Love, Again." .....»»
BSP s Remolona jokes about gold reserves a week after hidden wealth incident
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Chairman of the Monetary Board and Governor Eli Remolona Jr. poked fun at the BSP handing out portions of the country's gold reserves, a week after nearly a thousand people flocked to the BSP to supposedly claim trillions in "hidden wealth.".....»»
Global Dominion financed P6.8 billion in 2023
Global Dominion Financing Inc. (Global Dominion) booked P6.8 billion of loans in 2023. This infusion to the Philippine economy mobilized businesses and empowered families to achieve their goals. This growth indicator was highlighted during the company’s 2024 annual stockholders’ meeting, attended by its board of directors, shareholders and senior managers......»»
Island girl: Max Collins recalls living in Boracay
Celebrities like Anne Curtis and Max Collins undoubtedly have their own picks when it comes to seasonal fashion, and the two gorgeous women shared their picks for their fans to take inspiration from. .....»»
DOH: Dengue cases down nationwide
The DOH reported that cases decreased to 5,211 between April 7 and April 20, down from 5,380 between March 24 and April 6. .....»»
Sanctifying my professional work and daily ordinary duties
The first time I got hold of the prayer card of Saint Josemaria Escriva, the saint of ordinary life, was during my attendance in a Recollection in Manila Tahilan Center, Leon Guinto Street, Malate, about 9 years ago......»»
AP Bren partners with Saudi Arabia s Team Falcons
Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) world champion AP Bren has announced its partnership with Saudi Arabia esports organization Team Falcons......»»