Palace nod awaited on recommendation for e-motorcycle tax breaks
Tax breaks on e-motorcycles — considered by stakeholders as a win fort the electric vehicle (EV) industry — are just one signature away......»»
Over one million Filipinos get P3-B aid on Saturday
MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, alongside President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., launched the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) on Saturday, an initiative that will distribute P3 billion in cash aid to more than one million beneficiaries in a single day. The AKAP Program, spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare.....»»
Natividad rules CEPCA President’s Cup chess tilt
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Seasoned woodpusher Richard Natividad lorded the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) President’s Cup 2024 on Saturday, May 18. Natividad, a former player of the Toledo Xignex Trojans in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP), displayed a near-perfect outing in the tournament after scoring 6.5 points in the.....»»
Cong. Duke Frasco Cup fires off in Liloan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cong. Duke Frasco Cup, one of northern Cebu’s biggest sports events, officially kicked off on Saturday, May 18, at the Liloan Sports Complex. More than a hundred athletes from the municipalities of Borbon, Carmen, Catmon, Compostela, Liloan, Pilar, Poro, San Francisco, Sogod, and Tudela and Danao City paraded during the.....»»
Bolts equalize vs Gin Kings despite Standhardinger s career-high 41 points
The Meralco Bolts zapped the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 103-91, to tie their best-of-seven PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series at one game apiece Sunday evening at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City......»»
Meralco stresses ‘team basketball’ mentality in surviving Standhardinger’s explosion
Meralco Bolts survived another player scoring more than 40 points in a game in the PBA Philippine Cup playoffs, as Christian Standhardinger detonated for 41 points on Sunday......»»
Doug Kramer ‘one-man’ glam team ng anak na si Kendra: Photographer, stylist…
UMANI ng mga papuri ang dating professional basketball player na si Doug Kramer matapos ibandera ang kanyang pagiging “one-man” glam team sa anak na si Kendra habang sila ay nasa US trip. Sa pamamagitan ng Instagram, proud na ipinost ni Doug ang litrato na inaayusan ng buhok ang panganay. “Photographer, videographer, stylist, dry cleaner and.....»»
Michelle Dee hindi pa ‘ready’ ipasa ang MUPH crown: Feeling ko iiyak ako
ILANG araw nalang, ipapasa na ni Michelle Dee ang korona sa pipiliing bagong Miss Universe Philippines. Dahil diyan, may paalala ang reigning queen para sa mga naggagandahang mga kandidata ng national pageant. “It’s the last stretch, so just make sure you double down on your trainings. Just remember your core, why you are here. What.....»»
Christopher Morel s walk-off single lifts Cubs over Pirates
(Photo credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports) Christopher Morel hit a walk-off single to score Cody Bellinger from second base in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 on Saturday afternoon. Bellinger hit a ground-rule double with one out against David Bednar (2-3) and slid home safely ahead of the tag by catcher Joey Bart on Morel's single to center field. The call wa.....»»
Alsons profit drops in Q1
Alsons Consolidated Resources (ACR) of the Alcantara Group reported a dip in first quarter earnings as the forced outage of one of its plants dented the firm’s operations and revenues......»»
Twin fires hit Lapu-Lapu City on May 18
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Two fire incidents were reported in Lapu-Lapu City on Saturday, May 18. The first one broke out at around 11:05 a.m. in Purok Rambo in Brgy. Babag and displaced three families consisting of 13 individuals. According to fire investigators, the flame damaged the house of Imelda Berdin, 56, that was occupied by.....»»
Beyond weddings: Celebrations at the Marco 2024 embrace all milestones
Marking its 18th anniversary, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu hosts its signature event, “Celebrations at the Marco,” in the hotel’s majestic grand ballroom. This unique event brings together over 40 trusted event suppliers for a two-day extravaganza from May 18 to 19, 2024, offering a one-of-a-kind experience for all attendees. Departing from the traditional ribbon cutting,.....»»
Astrolabio-Nakatani world title bout set in July in Japan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio gets another world title shot, this time it’s against one of Japan’s best boxers, Junto Nakatani, on July 20 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo. This was confirmed by Astrolabio’s promoter and manager Sean Gibbons and was posted on Viva Promotions’ Facebook page on Wednesday, May 15. His.....»»
What Xian Lim is most proud of in his 15 years in showbiz
If there’s one thing he is proud of, it would be his growth as an artist......»»
DOH reports 3,410 new HIV cases in Q1
The Philippines reported 3,410 new HIV/AIDS cases and 82 deaths in the first quarter of the year, according to the Department of Health (DOH). Data from the HIV and AIDS Registry showed the new cases ranged from under one year old to 66 years old, with a median age of 28. Eight out of ten.....»»
Ayala exits Manila Water
Conglomerate Ayala Corp. has completed one of its major divestment plans for the year, selling its remaining stake in its East Zone water business to ports and power tycoon Enrique Razon for P14.5 billion......»»
51 nabbed in 2-day drug operations
Fifty-one people were arrested and nearly P86 million worth of illegal drugs were confiscated in Metro Manila during anti-narcotics operations conducted by the National Capital Region Police Office over two days......»»
Ben& Ben shares story behind Marian Rivera dance video challenge
Original Pilipino Music (OPM) band Ben&Ben revealed the reason why they asked actress Marian Rivera to do a dance video challenge featuring one of their songs......»»
Teacher Georcelle won’t stop until dancers reach the highest level
Finding one’s passion became easy for celebrity choreographer and dancer Teacher Georcelle Dapat-Sy, and conversing with her at the GForce dance studio in Quezon City taught us many things beyond dancing......»»
With clean balance-sheet Indian Banking sector has enough opportunity for growth: K V Kamath
New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): India's banking sector is ready and fit to support the growth of India in the coming years highlights KV Kamath, Chairman, National Bank for Financing InfrastructureDevelopment in an interview with ANI. He also pointed out that after the government has solved the problems of NPA (Non-Performing Asset) in India and India's banking sector has come out of the twin balance sheet problem so now.....»»