THE SUN sets over Subic Bay in Zambales. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHE PHILIPPINES is hoping the United States under the Trump administration will continue supporting the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA)

ROBIN WORRALL-UNSPLASHBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE VALUE of transactions done via InstaPay and PESONet has increased by 38.2% as of end-January, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.Central bank data showed transactions coursed through the two automated clearing houses had

BingoPlus StudiosStep into any Filipino fiesta, and you’ll hear the cheers around Color Game, the rhythmic bounce of a Drop Ball, or the thrilled calls of a Bingo winner. These games, woven into the country’s cultural fabric, are no longer confined to fairs and carnivals.

macrovector_official | FreepikBy Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content WriterTechnological advancements and the growing accessibility of mobile devices have created new opportunities for social interaction and entertainment. Electronic games are one of these opportunities, which have increasingly become embedded in modern Filipino society.The rapid

bs_k1d | FreepikIn a world that has become more interconnected, gaming has taken over digital screens. This gaming obsession is only expected to grow stronger as consumers around the world continue to keep on playing in the next few years or so.Gaming has become one

FreepikWith the growing number of personalities and the myriad of clips that trend on social media, it is safe to say that gaming of any form has gone mainstream. Easily accessible with the use of handheld consoles or smartphones, the hobby is highly entertaining, somewhat

BALLSY AQUINO-CRUZ and Viel Aquino-Dee, daughters of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr. and former President Cory Aquino, inside the renovated Aquino Center and Museum in Luisita, Tarlac City. — PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOSBy Joseph L. Garcia, Senior ReporterTHERE was a staid crowd at the Aquino

A NEW WING of the museum is dedicated to the late President Benigno Simeon Aquino III. — PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOSPRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte won the presidency in 2016 with promises to clean up crime, corruption, and drugs. His presidency was marked by violence, with

MARK SUMAYLO and Abigail Oliveiro perform the “White Swan Adagio” at Ballet Manila’s 30th anniversary launch in Shangri-La Plaza.BALLET MANILA (BM) is celebrating its 30th anniversary with world-renowned ballet productions starring some of the most graceful and powerful dancers from the US, Russia, and the

LOCATED IN THE Cordillera Administrative Region, the Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project is the flagship project within the Makilala portfolio. — MAKILALAMINING.COMBy Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, ReporterMAHARLIKA INVESTMENT Corp. (MIC) is planning to acquire a stake in Makilala Mining Company, Inc. (MMIC), a mineral exploration and development

FANS of Rico Blanco and his music from his time with the iconic OPM band Rivermaya have a treat coming in March — theater company 9 Works Theatrical is staging a Filipino musical titled Liwanag sa Dilim which features many of the singer-songwriter’s hits, starting

PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCASMANILA ELECTRIC Co. (Meralco) said it will seek approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for a 200-megawatt (MW) emergency power supply agreement (EPSA) with a unit of San Miguel Corp. (SMC), a deal expected to save consumers P3.88 billion.“Considering the resulting deficit