Aumentado, Archival nominated for RDC chair

Aumentado, Archival nominated for RDC chair

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas has nominated Erico Aristotle “Aris” Aumentado, the governor of Bohol, and Nestor Archival, mayor of Cebu City, to lead and represent the public sector for the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7) here. The RDC on Thursday, August 28, held its first Full Council and Organizational Meeting for the term 2025-2028 wherein they started organizing nominations for key positions in its six committees. READ: What to expect in Pam Baricuatro’s 1st SOPA For the public sector, the names of Aumentado, Archival and Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro were nominated for chairman. But during the […]... Keep on reading: Aumentado, Archival nominated for RDC chair

The Asian Banker names Metrobank President Fabian Dee as Best CEO in PH

The Asian Banker names Metrobank President Fabian Dee as Best CEO in PH

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) received the highest accolades at the recently held 2025 The Asian Banker Leadership Achievement Awards. The Bank was named as the Best Managed Bank in the Philippines and its President, Fabian Dee, was recognized as the Best Bank CEO. These awards are highly revered the industry and given only every […]... Keep on reading: The Asian Banker names Metrobank President Fabian Dee as Best CEO in PH

Bubble Gang: Masayang Sunday Night

Bubble Gang: Masayang Sunday Night

Napakasarap na tawanan ang mararanasan n'yo, mga Ka-Bubble, sa pambansang comedy show na 'Bubble Gang,' ngayong Linggo ng gabi, August 31, sa oras na 6:15 p.m., pagkatapos ng '24 Oras Weekend.' One Click Lang! Mae-enjoy mo na lahat ng mga Kapuso comedy shows sa YouLol. Kaya mag-subscribe na sa Official Kapuso Laugh Channel on Youtube. #MoreTawaMoreSaya

MMDA readies for FIVB men’s volleyball

MMDA readies for FIVB men’s volleyball

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced Friday that it met with the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) for the Men’s World Championship 2025, which the Philippines will host from Sept. 12 to 28. MMDA Chairman Don Artes and General Manager Procopio Lipana led the discussions with event organizers, focusing on the agency’s support for the smooth staging of the global tournament. The agenda covered traffic management plans, contingency measures, activation of the Multi-Agency Coordinating Center (MACC), deployment of medical and emergency services, weather and flood monitoring, and coordination for transportation of athletes and spectators. Artes said the MMDA would field traffic personnel in key areas to reduce congestion and ensure the security of players, foreign delegates, and visiting fans. The agency added that coordination with local government units and national agencies would be tightened to anticipate possible challenges during the two-week tournament. The matches will be played at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City and the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, featuring 32 national teams vying for the world title.

George Clooney makes ‘Jay Kelly’ Venice premiere after sinus infection

George Clooney makes ‘Jay Kelly’ Venice premiere after sinus infection

VENICE, Italy — In “Jay Kelly,” George Clooney plays a very George Clooney-esque movie star on a self-reflective journey through Europe. The film, premiering on Thursday night at the Venice Film Festival, explores profound questions about finding oneself while also poking fun at the business of being a major celebrity in the world and all the people on their payroll surrounding them. Hours before the premiere, Clooney was absent from the news conference with his castmates due to a “bad sinus infection,” the moderator explained. Yet he rallied for the red carpet, bedecked in a classic tuxedo with his wife, […]... Keep on reading: George Clooney makes ‘Jay Kelly’ Venice premiere after sinus infection