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Reality TV star, actress and beauty queen Franki Russell had her first official appearance before members of the media after her stint in the 2024 Miss Cosmo pageant about four months since the international contest. She faced journalists and online content creators in an intimate gathering to share some of her thoughts about her life after that surprise turn to pageantry at her launch as the face of Filipino beauty brand held at the House of Yugen office at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 12. While she has not closed her doors to pageantry, […]…

Keep on reading: Franki Russell going back to showbiz, but not closing door to pageantry

MANILA, Philippines — Chairman George Erwin Garcia of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday warned against individuals posing as its official, employee, or consultant with fake poll body IDs. Garcia said that the poll body had been notified about a certain individual in Mindanao who introduced herself as a consultant of the executive director using a fake Comelec ID In a press conference, Garcia warned that the Comelec could easily verify anyone claiming to be its official, employee, or consultant. READ: Comelec chief: ‘Pre-shaded ballot’ scheme for 2025 polls is bogus In a Facebook advisory, the Comelec released an […]…

Keep on reading: Poll chief Garcia warns vs individuals with fake Comelec IDs

MANILA, Philippines — Some of the country’s largest conglomerates, banks, and other institutions made it to Time Magazine’s list of the 500 Best Companies in the Asia-Pacific region for showing strong growth last year despite threats posed by geopolitical uncertainties. Ayala Corp., the country’s oldest conglomerate, topped the 29 Philippine companies included in the list at No. 46, followed by San Miguel Corp. (85th), Security Bank Corp. (88th), SM Investments Corp. (109th), and BDO Unibank Inc. (112th). Also in the Philippines’ Top 10 were Jollibee Foods Corp. (116th), SM Prime Holdings Inc. (121st), Asian Development Bank (172nd), Cebu Pacific Air […]…

Keep on reading: 29 PH firms make it to Time’s best companies in Asia-Pacific

The UAAP has introduced a separate award for foreign student-athletes who top the statistical race, ensuring only local players can win the Most Valuable Player honors starting Season 87. This means that if a foreign athlete leads a statistical race in sports like basketball or volleyball, he or she receives Best Foreign Student-Athlete award while the top performing local athlete gets the MVP trophy. SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 87 volleyball tournament first round Alternatively, if a homegrown athlete wins MVP, there won’t be a Best Foreign Student-Athlete award for that season. This rule applies to all sports that use statistical points […]…

Keep on reading: New UAAP award ensures only locals win MVP honors

MANILA, Philippines — Former Executive Secretary and now Partido ng Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) senatorial candidate Vic Rodriguez took a swipe at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s senatorial slate, saying he is a “proud member” of “team suka,” which translates to “team vinegar.” “Atin pong lalabanan ang team sinusuka. Labanan natin ang mga mambubudol,” Rodriguez said in response to Marcos’ remarks that he pities the rival team of his senatorial slate because some candidates look as if they were “merely tasked to deliver vinegar and were given certificates of candidacy on a whim.” (We will fight the team we like to vomit. […]…

Keep on reading: Vic Rodriguez hits Marcos admin’s senatorial slate

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Mandaue City is tapping into Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of its plan to address traffic congestion in its busiest streets. The city government will install AI-powered traffic lights at the intersection of U.N. Avenue and M.C. Briones St. in Mandaue City located in front of Pacific Mall. These smart traffic lights aim to improve traffic flow by adjusting in real time to the current conditions, said Hyll Retuya, head of the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (Team). The installation of the new traffic lights will be fully implemented by end of February. At the same […]…

Keep on reading: To solve traffic woes, Mandaue to put up AI-powered traffic lights

Maroon 5 launched their highly anticipated Asia World Tour with a sold-out concert at the Mall of Asia Arena on January 29, 2025. The band—composed of Adam Levine (vocals), James Valentine (guitar), Jesse Carmichael (keyboards, rhythm guitar), PJ Morton (keyboards), Sam Farrar (bass, guitar), and Matt Flynn (drums)—returned to Manila for the fourth time. With 15,000 voices singing along, the night was filled with unforgettable moments. Kicking things off with “Animals,” Maroon 5 delivered a setlist packed with fan favorites, including “One More Night,” “This Love,” “Stereo Hearts,” “Harder to Breathe,” “Lucky Strike,” “Sunday Morning,” “Payphone,” “What Lovers Do,” “Makes […]…

Keep on reading: IN PHOTOS: Maroon 5 kicks off 2025 Asia World Tour with a sold-out show in Manila

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed treaties and memoranda of understanding (MOU) on various areas of cooperation during the World Governments Summit. In a Facebook post on Thursday, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos — the country’s representative for the event— said the following treaties were signed: Treaty on Extradition—The two parties agreed to extradite to each other any person found in its territory and sought by the Requesting Party for the purpose of criminal prosecution, trial, or enforcement of a sentence imposed on that person for an extraditable offense Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in […]…

Keep on reading: PH, UAE sign treaties on extradition, legal assistance

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Ar-Ar Andales captured the interim Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) flyweight title by knocking out Reymark Alicaba in the ninth round on Wednesday night, February 12, in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. The former world title challenger, ranked No. 13 in the International Boxing Federation’s (IBF) light flyweight division, overcame a first-round knockdown to clinch the interim PBF crown in a thrilling toe-to-toe battle with the taller and more powerful Alicaba. This victory marked Andales’ third consecutive win following a series of back-to-back draws during his campaign in Japan, improving his record to 17 wins, seven knockouts, two […]…

Keep on reading: Andales captures PBF interim title in stunning fashion

Talisay City, Cebu – February 13, 2025 — Jollibee, the country’s most beloved fast-food chain, is gearing up to open its third store in Talisay City.  Following a successful blessing ceremony on February 13, 2025, the new Jollibee Talisay SRP—Northbound branch, strategically located at the corner of Cebu South Coastal Road and Rafael Rabaya Road in Barangay San Roque, will officially open its doors to the public on Valentine’s Day, February 14. It will offer customers a delightful way to celebrate love and togetherness over their favorite Jollibee meals. Exciting Grand Opening and Blessing Ceremony Highlights Key executives and members of […]…

Keep on reading: Jollibee Talisay SRP – Northbound set to open on Valentine’s Day