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Life is a story, or rather, a series of stories, and often, it's in the re-telling of these stories that they come alive, sometimes taking on a life unexpected.

FILIPINO CELEBRITIES DOMINATE ASIAN ENTERTAINMENT HUB SINGAPORE

While everyone was busy doomscrolling about what happened with Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings, we were setting our sights on our very own local celebrities making waves in the

MARIS RACAL AND ANTHONY JENNINGS APOLOGIZE OVER CONTROVERSY

THE RECENT CONTROVERSY INVOLVING MARIS RACAL and Anthony Jennings has taken center stage, seemingly eclipsing promotional activities for their upcoming projects - the Metro Manila Film Festival 2024 entry \"And The Breadwinner Is\" and the action-oriented TV series \"Incognito.\"

2024 Spotify Wrapped unveils the top artists, tracks, podcasts

Spotify has unveiled its highly-anticipated 2024 Wrapped campaign — celebrating the fans, artists, and creators who all made this year the record-breaking, culture-making, fandom-shaking year it was.

WHY WE SHOULD ALL SWITCH TO CLEAN LIGHTING

Did you know that lighting can account for up to 40 percent of a city's electricity use?

OF FASHION AND INTERNATIONAL TIES

The Spouses of Heads of Mission (SHOM) Manila presented Diplomats for a Cause, a glittering charity gala held at the Grand Ballroom of Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.

A SPARKLING NIGHT WITH NENE

A delightful celebration unfolded at the elegant Sage Grill restaurant in Makati Shangri-La, Manila, Makati City, as the ever-gracious Nene Leonor marked her 92nd birthday in grand style.

MARTINI WITH GENY LOPEZ

Shaken—not stirred—memories of a boss, the epitome of old world charm, an architect of industry, who taught me how to make a proper martini.

Holiday Magic Lights Up Ayala Malls Manila Bay's Garden Lights Show

Ayala Malls Manila Bay ushered in the holiday season with the opening of \"Garden Lights, Holiday Nights,\" a garden light show, at the mall's Central Garden Fountain on November 30, 2024.

Spot prices rise in Nov

The Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) saw a modest rise in average electricity prices in November as lower demand failed to counterbalance the equally diminished supply.

Personal Collection ventures into cosmetics industry

Personal Collection, a proudly Filipino-owned company, marks a significant milestone as it ventures into the cosmetics category with the launch of its In The Mood lipstick collection.

Aboitiz Power activates Tarlac solar project

Aboitiz Power Corp., chaired by tycoon Sabin Aboitiz, has bolstered the country's clean energy targets with the activation of its first solar power plant in Central Luzon.

Gov't officials gear up for implementation of anti-agricultural smuggling law

Key government agencies mandated to implement the recently enacted Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage (AES) Act assured the public that they are gearing up for an intensified enforcement of the law.

PAL adds routes, frequencies for holidays

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is ramping up its flights to key domestic and international destinations this holiday season to serve higher passenger demand.

Ferronoux Holdings in talks with potential investors

Ferronoux Holdings Inc., a company led by Michael Cosiquien, is in talks with investors on various options that include the potential sale of the company.

Air Canada starting Vancouver-Manila flights by April next year

Air Canada, Canada's largest airline, will launch by April next year a new service between Vancouver and Manila.

VREIT to double portfolio by end-2027

VistaREIT Inc. (VREIT), the real estate investment trust of Villar-owned property developer Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., is aiming to double its gross floor area (GFA) by the end of 2027 as part of its goal to provide competitive investment return to shareholders.

Our non-existent coffee industry

HIDDEN AGENDA

BSP completes Project Agila testing

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and participating financial institutions have completed the testing for Project Agila, the wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) of the BSP.

Tiger Resort exits Asiabest Group

Tiger Resort Asia Ltd., the parent company of Tiger Leisure and Entertainment Inc., has disposed its entire stake in Asiabest Group International Inc. (ABG) after five years since investing in the publicly listed holding company.

CIMB Bank rules out pursuit of BSP digital bank license

CIMB Bank Philippines will not be pursuing a digital bank license from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), choosing instead to expand its digital banking operations under its existing commercial banking license.

Lower interest rates seen to dampen banks' earnings

Philippine banks are likely to feel one of the largest impacts of declining interest rates in Asia-Pacific, with Fitch Ratings projecting significant pressure on local lenders' profitability.

China Bank Savings ramps up Vis-Min expansion

China Bank Savings (CBS) is ramping up its aggressive expansion in the provinces, particularly in Visayas and Mindanao.

A surprise letter from Buffett

Bill Murphy Jr., writing for Inc., shares his observations and opinions regarding a surprise shareholder letter from Warren Buffett that showcases his wisdom and philosophy, earning him the distinction of being someone who thinks differently from other wealthy people.

Philex extends Padcal mine life until end-2028

Pangilinan-led Philex Mining Corp., one of the oldest and largest gold producers in Southeast Asia, has extended the life of its Padcal Mine in Benguet by a year or until the end of 2028.

BDO Network Bank accelerates branch expansion

BDO Network Bank, the rural banking arm of BDO Unibank Inc., is on track to significantly expand its reach, with 20 more branches set to open this month.

Cebu Pacific onboards ACEN for decarbonization journey

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has teamed up with Ayala-led ACEN Corp. to energize its key facilities with clean power in line with efforts to decarbonize its operations.

Bargain hunting snaps market's 3-day decline

The stock market snapped its three-day drop as investors took advantage of bargains at the week's close.

Jobless rate climbs to 3.9% in October

The number of unemployed Filipinos rose in October from a month ago as typhoons that hit the country led to a decline in people taking part in the labor market, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Factory output posts slower decline

The country's factory output declined at a slower pace in October from the previous month due mainly to the improved production of beverages, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).