PH's Miss Teen International bet lands Top 16 spot; Spain wins crown

PH's Miss Teen International bet lands Top 16 spot; Spain wins crown

Christine Juliane “CJ” Opiaza’s Miss Grand Philippines batchmate Anna Margaret Mercado ended her Miss Teen International journey in the Top 16. The teen queen from Quirino also received the Best in Evening Gown award at the competition held in India on Sunday evening, Aug. 31 (Sept. 1 in Manila) At the end of the competition, Spain’s Lorena Ruiz was crowned 2025 Miss Teen International, besting 23 other aspirants for the title. She succeeded 2024 winner Ly Muy Lang from Cambodia. Host delegate Kaziah Liz Mejo was first runner-up, followed by Colombia’s Valeria Morales, Puerto Rico’s Sabrina Maria Feliciano, and Mexico’s […]... Keep on reading: PH's Miss Teen International bet lands Top 16 spot; Spain wins crown

Priest from Ormoc City suspended after taking part in Masonic rites

Priest from Ormoc City suspended after taking part in Masonic rites

TACLOBAN CITY—The Order of the Discalced Augustinians (OAD) has suspended Fr. Libby Daños, one of its pioneering priests in Asia, after he was found to have joined the blessing of a Masonic marker in Ormoc City, an act considered a violation of Catholic teaching. In a statement issued Monday, Sept. 1, and signed by Fr. Luigi Kerschbamer, OAD, prior provincial, and the OAD Provincial Council of the Province of St. Nicholas of Tolentino (Asia) confirmed that Fr. Daños took part in the August 11 ceremony in Barangay San Pablo, Ormoc, where the Masonic marker was erected. While Fr. Daños admitted […]... Keep on reading: Priest from Ormoc City suspended after taking part in Masonic rites

NLEX sets temporary lane closures from Sept. 1 to 5

NLEX sets temporary lane closures from Sept. 1 to 5

MANILA, Philippines – Temporary lane closures will be implemented along different sections of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx), particularly in Pampanga, Valenzuela, and Balagtas in Bulacan  from September 1 to 5. NLEx Corporation, in an announcement on Monday said that the following areas will have 100-meter lane closures due to a gantry installation project:   Mapulang Lupa, Valenzuela – Northbound Lane 1: September 1, 10 p.m. to September 2, 5 a.m. – Southbound Lane 1: September 2, 10 p.m. to September 3, 5 a.m. – Northbound Lane 1: September 3, 10 p.m. to September 4, 5 a.m. – Southbound Lane […]... Keep on reading: NLEX sets temporary lane closures from Sept. 1 to 5

Kantar BrandZ unveils the Philippines’ Most Meaningfully Different Brands for 2025

Kantar BrandZ unveils the Philippines’ Most Meaningfully Different Brands for 2025

Kantar, the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company, has revealed the results of the Kantar BrandZ Philippines 2025 Report, recognizing the country’s Most Meaningfully Different Brands. Presented at The Westin Manila, the launch spotlighted Filipino and international brands that stand out for shaping consumer perceptions, earning trust, and building lasting brand value. This year’s report highlights Ayala Land, Philippine Airlines, Dove, Max’s, Bench, Lucky Me!, and Downy as among the most meaningfully different brands across different consumer categories. Each has successfully maintained relevance and carved a unique identity in an increasingly competitive, fast-changing market. “Growth for us is always […]... Keep on reading: Kantar BrandZ unveils the Philippines’ Most Meaningfully Different Brands for 2025

New fiscal regime for large-scale mining set

New fiscal regime for large-scale mining set

MANILA, Philippines – The proposed measure seeking to simplify and rationalize the fiscal regime for large-scale mining is set to become law as it has been submitted for President Marcos’ signature. A transmittal letter obtained by the Inquirer showed that the House of Representatives sent a copy of the consolidated version of House Bill No. 8937 and Senate Bill No. 2826 to President Marcos on July 31. According to the Department of Finance, the reform measure delivers a long-overdue update to the outdated tax structure governing the mining sector. It simplifies the fiscal system, guarantees the government’s fair share of […]... Keep on reading: New fiscal regime for large-scale mining set

Marcos' successor must carry on fight for West PH Sea – Tarriela

Marcos' successor must carry on fight for West PH Sea – Tarriela

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos “need to make sure” that the successor of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will continue the fight for the West Philippine Sea, a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) official said. PCG spokesperson for West Philippine Sea concerns Commodore Jay Tarriela made the appeal on Monday, citing lessons from the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who, according to him, tried to “hide and downplay” the West Philippine Sea situation. “We need to make sure by the time President Bongbong Marcos steps down in 2028 as President, we have to have a successor who understands the need for […]... Keep on reading: Marcos' successor must carry on fight for West PH Sea – Tarriela

Senate panel subpoenas COA audit documents on flood control projects

Senate panel subpoenas COA audit documents on flood control projects

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate blue ribbon committee has asked the Commission on Audit (COA) to submit to the panel its audit documents on flood control projects in the country, including the fraud audit. During the hearing on Monday, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva moved to issue a subpoena duces tecum on COA’s fraud audits, after Sen. Ronald dela Rosa asked. about  the contents of COA’s audit report. “May I respectfully move that we subpoena itong binabanggit ng ating guest from COA ang matatapos nilang fraud highlights, immediately i-furnish ng copy itong blue ribbon committee even awaiting the response of […]... Keep on reading: Senate panel subpoenas COA audit documents on flood control projects

Re-find sets the standard: Authenticity guaranteed with Cebuana Lhuillier and Entrupy

Re-find sets the standard: Authenticity guaranteed with Cebuana Lhuillier and Entrupy

Re-Find is setting a new standard in premium pre-loved item authentication, powered by Cebuana Lhuillier’s seven decades of expertise and strengthened through a partnership with Entrupy, the global leader in AI-powered verification. “Authenticity has defined Cebuana Lhuillier for more than 70 years,” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier. “Through Re-Find, and with the support of Entrupy’s cutting-edge technology, we are extending that commitment to premium pre-loved treasures—giving exceptional pieces a second life and our customers the confidence of owning them with absolute trust.” Jewelry and gold—Cebuana Lhuillier’s long-standing area of expertise—are meticulously appraised by the company’s […]... Keep on reading: Re-find sets the standard: Authenticity guaranteed with Cebuana Lhuillier and Entrupy

Ramon Magsaysay Awards: Priest, helping drug war victims, among winners

Ramon Magsaysay Awards: Priest, helping drug war victims, among winners

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino priest, who publicly protested then-President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody crackdown against illegal drugs despite death threats and helped provide proper funerals to those killed, is among the winners of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Awards — Asia’s version of the Nobel Prize. The other winners announced Sunday were a non-profit foundation in India that worked to bring poor girls to schools in more than 30,000 villages across the South Asian country’s most underserved regions and a local Maldives diver who sparked a movement to save her tropical island nation from plastic pollution with massive cleanups and recycling. […]... Keep on reading: Ramon Magsaysay Awards: Priest, helping drug war victims, among winners