For 23-year-old producer YMP Cash, the internet is a platform to bring trap music into the consciousness of Filipinos. Cash flew in from Italy last April to sign an exclusive contract with independent Filipino label Off The Record in the hopes of spreading his melodic trap music propaganda. His debut single, …
Read More »Marcial thankful for support from countrymen
DESPITE not being able to bring home the gold medal from China, Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial held his head high and offered his Asian Games silver medal to his countrymen. Marcial, who bagged the bronze in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, said he would have not been able to reach …
Read More »‘Fruitcake’ — a medley of stories and actors
Fruitcake can be argued as the quintessential Christmas present in the Philippines — it’s sweet, nutty and it’s accessible for last-minute gift-giving. A whiff of the cake and a bite of its moist texture bring memories of Christmases gone by, making it a beloved holiday tradition. But perhaps the most …
Read More »‘A paradigm shift’: Liard First Nation tackles housing crisis with timber home kits, new production plant
Liard First Nation Chief Stephen Charlie is working towards the goal of being the first First Nation in the north without a housing crisis. “Just think of the legacy that’s going to be established for future generations, that we don’t have to worry about housing.” ‘My vision is that we …
Read More »Donated Taylor Swift tickets a gold rush for mental health foundation
Kristi Allan loves Taylor Swift, and she loves the Jacob Puddister Memorial Foundation, too. When she put both of them together, it resulted in the biggest fundraiser the group — which provides counselling and other services in Newfoundland and Labrador — has ever seen. Raffle for concert tickets snagged by …
Read More »Megaworld incorporates sampaguita in its hospitality brand
PROMINENT property developer Megaworld Corp. formally introduced its Sampaguita brand of hospitality at Kingsford Hotel Manila, with Megaworld Hotels and Resorts managing director Cleofe Albiso leading the launch. Citing the five senses — sight, smell, touch, hearing and taste — Albiso said Megaworld Hotels and Resorts resonates with the values …
Read More »Hilton raises the glass to piña colada
Hilton Hotels in the Philippines is set to take the country by storm this October, as they proudly celebrate their historical connection to the world-famous Piña Colada cocktail. Originating in 1954 at Caribe Hilton in Puerto Rico, thanks to the ingenuity of bartender Ramon “Monchito” Marrero, Hilton Hotels showcases its …
Read More »Steamy September caps record-shattering summer — and scientists warn trend shows no sign of stopping
A European Union climate monitoring agency has found that last month was the hottest September ever recorded, coming in at 1.75 C above the pre–industrial average. But more concerning is that 2023 is on track to become the hottest year on record. ‘No one has ever seen climate monitoring data …
Read More »Gilas rules Asian Games hoops
Stymies Jordan for 1st gold medal since 1962, ends 61-year drought Hangzhou—Heroes were born and history was made as the Philippines ended a six-decade wait to be crowned kings of Asian basketball once again. Choosing to fight against great odds, Gilas Pilipinas methodically cut Jordan down to size in a …
Read More »Community Matters Most with LBC
The year 2023 is coming to an end within a couple of weeks, with most of the community-development events already concluded. But with LBC, the Philippines’ premier cargo-forwarding business, the goals of providing support and assistance to the community it serves never ends. True, many of the charity and sports …
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