HEART EVANGELISTA (a.k.a. Love Marie Ongpauco-Escudero, after her marriage to now-Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero) adds a feather to her cap as the country’s new face for Ultherapy PRIME, an upgraded version of the Ultherapy treatment available in the Philippines.According to a statement, “Ultherapy PRIME

(L-R) Meralco Vice-President and Head of Business Development Andrew Jason B. Tan, EDF Senior Vice-President Vakisasai Ramany, Meralco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Manuel V. Pangilinan, and Meralco Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer Ronnie L. Aperocho POWER DISTRIBUTOR Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has partnered

MONG SING HAI MARMA -VECTEEZYWhy is the US President Donald Trump waging a trade war against its closest neighbors and allies, Mexico and Canada? Why is the United States abandoning Ukraine and its security commitments to Europe? Why is he befriending Russia’s authoritarian, Vladimir Putin,

1 of 7REMEMBER THE DAYS in school when you had nothing but a pen in hand and a blank piece of paper in front of you? Your inspiring, supportive teacher (raise your hand if you had more than one) just gave you a theme and

BW FILE PHOTOVETERAN SINGER Pilita Corrales passed away on April 12. Her granddaughter, Janine Gutierrez, confirmed her death on her social media page. The cause of death was not revealed.“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mami and

SUPREME COURT Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo led the 2nd oral arguments on the proposed PhilHealth P90-billion fund transfer on Feb. 25, 2025. — PHILIPPINE STAR/JOHN RYAN BALDEMORNine months after the first Supreme Court petition challenging the constitutionality of the PhilHealth (Philippine Health Insurance Corp.) fund

1 of 4By Joyce Reyes-AguilaCHINESE AUTOMOTIVE manufacturer Li Auto selected the Philippines as its first Southeast Asian location for its strong family ties. “(It) aligns perfectly with our vision,” stated Stone Yu, chief executive officer of the brand’s official dealer HomeAuto, Inc., in a release.

JEROME CMG-UNSPLASHNORTHERN DAVAO Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Nordeco) said it will explore all legal options to defend its franchise areas following the passage of a law allowing Davao Light and Power Co. (DLPC) to operate in additional areas.“Nordeco strongly opposes this law and shall pursue all

CHEN MIZRACH-UNSPLASHBy Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, ReporterCOCONUT FARMERS and exporters are gearing up to increase sales to the US, taking advantage of favorable tariffs relative to other regional producers.In an e-mail interview with BusinessWorld, Charles R. Avila, president of the Confederation of Coconut Farmers’ Organizations

BW FILE PHOTOYIELDS on the central bank’s short-term securities ended lower on Friday, with strong demand seen for the two-month tenors.The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) bills fetched bids amounting to P153.009 billion on Friday, higher than the P130-billion offer but slightly below the P155.76

CHEVRON.COMCHEVRON PHILIPPINES, INC. (CPI), a downstream oil company and marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, has renewed its lease agreements with Batangas Land Company, Inc. (BLC) for four properties that house its terminals.The companies signed new lease contracts covering BLC-owned sites in

FREEPIK“I’m telling you, these countries are calling us up, kissing my ass,” Donald Trump, US President, told his fellow Republicans at a dinner on Tuesday, April 2 (according to the Philippine Star on April 10).What’s the crass “ass-licking” braggadocio all about?At his inaugural address on