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DOT sees tourist receipts at P900M Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:19AMTourism Secretary Alberto Lim said tourists’ expenditure is expected to reach P900 billion this year, from P800 billion last year, on account of full blast tourism campaigns and promotions here and abroad.
The Shoot: Kyla and Rich Alvarez Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:03AMR & B princess Kyla is now engaged with her long-time boyfriend cager, Rich Alvarez of the Talk N' Text Tropang Texters. Photos taken by Nice Print Photography at Virgin Beach Resort, San Juan, Batangas. Photos used with permission from the couple.
BFAR advises public on how to determine fresh, safe fish Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 3:26AMBAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Cordillera office of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) here warned the public Wednesday to be wary in buying fish as it issued tips on how to determine fish that is unsafe for consumption. The warning was issued even as Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan suffered from serious stomach pains after eating allegedly contaminated bangus belly in a high-class ...
DoJ exec ‘discovers’ Bilibid’s open secret: Rich are VIPs Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 4:49AMMANILA, Philippines—The “open secret” is unraveling at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City. Justice Undersecretary Francisco Baraan III, head of the fact-finding panel looking into the “prison break” of former Batangas Governor Antonio Leviste, yesterday expressed dismay over the “inhuman conditions” of the poor and the “comfortable” kubol (quarters) of the rich in [...]
Napocor wants to tap restricted accounts to finance operations in off-grid areas Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 11:24AMTHE NATIONAL POWER Corp. (Napocor) may resort to using court-restricted accounts to keep non-grid areas electrified, and prevent blackouts, an official said yesterday.
Revolt in Manila Southwoods Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 2:06AMSome playing members of the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club in Carmona, Cavite are facing a different hazard on their home ground.
Playa Azalea unveils Aqua Park Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 11:59AMALREADY famous among locals and tourists alike for its crystal clear waters, the Island Garden City of Samal now boasts another amazing "body of water" in its first-ever river pool with infinity edge, an amenity found in the newly blessed and launched Aqua Park of Playa Azalea. read more
Susan Calo Medina’s latest adventure Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 9:11AMSUSAN Calo-Medina, the widely respected and admired host of the longest-running travel lifestyle and leisure show on television, "Travel Time," (now on ANC) has a new travel magazine named – what else – Susan Calo-Medina’s Travel Time. Unlike other existing glossies, hers give practical tips on where to go and practically everything one needs to know on a particular destination, from the ...
Male Version of Regine Velasquez in Pilipinas Got Talent 2 Audition Sunday, March 6, 2011 @ 10:30AMMarcelito Po Moy, 25, from Imus, Cavite was a crowd favorite in Pilipinas Got Talent 2 audition held yesterday March 5, 2011. Moy sang Regine Velasquez hit song ‘Narito Ako’ and sounded like the male version of the Songbird. The crowd said more and he sang another hit song from Velasquez ‘Sana Maulit Muli’. The [...] Related posts: Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid Tied the Knot (Wedding Photos ...
Reappointment of Tetangco to BSP opposed Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 10:46PMWE HAD six resource persons at the Kapihan sa Manila at the Diamond Hotel last Monday, each one talking about a different subject matter, so we will discuss them in different columns to give justice to each subject.
Hunk of the hour Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 7:29PMAljur Abrenica on his diet: “I used to have a 30" waistline, now I’m down to 28" and I’m a guy." (Photo by RUDY LIWANAG) Last night saw the much-awaited pilot episode of GMA-7’s latest offering that features one of its prized talents Aljur Abrenica. Before that, teasers of him topless with only a loincloth covering his private parts kept airing. Who would have thought that this reality-based ...
Magic-hour wedding in sneakers Saturday, January 15, 2011 @ 10:18AMTHE BRIDE and groom wore sneakers. Although Oyo Sotto and Kristine Hermosa looked every inch the traditional celebrity newlyweds, a closer inspection would reveal otherwise.
Related Articles... Friday, January 14, 2011 @ 8:32PMA READER from Batangas, Mitch Ty Simbulan, who says she’s an avid Noranian, wrote to denounce Portia Ilagan, former student activist who also did movies in the 70s during the heydays of Ate Guy.
Dina Bonnevie denies Kristine Hermosa is pregnant Wednesday, December 29, 2010 @ 8:29PMMANILA, Philippines - Actress Dina Bonnevie has denied speculations that her soon-to-be daughter-in-law Kristine Hermosa is pregnant. “No... never... impossible. Kita mo ba kung gaano siya kapayat? Mukhang patpat. Lalo pa siyang pumapayat ngayon,” came Dina’s denial on “Showbiz News Ngayon” on Dec. 29. Kristine is set to marry Oyo Boy Sotto on Jan. 12 in a lakeside resort in Batangas. The ...
Kristine-Oyo wedding to be held in Batangas: source Wednesday, December 29, 2010 @ 7:11AMThe upcoming wedding of Kristine Hermosa and Oyo Boy Sotto is the first biggest celebrity event in 2011.
Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid tie the knot Wednesday, December 29, 2010 @ 6:25AMAfter three years of being together, singers Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez tied the knot on Wednesday afternoon at Terrazas de Punta Fuego beach resort in Nasugbu, Batangas.
Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez Wedding Wednesday, December 22, 2010 @ 6:12AMThe wedding of singers Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez was held Wednesday afternoon, December 22 at Terrazas de Punta Fuego beach resort in Nasugbu, Batangas.
Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid tie the knot Wednesday, December 22, 2010 @ 3:36AMMANILA, Philippines - After three years of being together, singers Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez tied the knot on Wednesday afternoon at Terrazas de Punta Fuego beach resort in Nasugbu, Batangas.
BSP: Capital controls are only a last resort Monday, December 6, 2010 @ 2:16PMBY JIMMY C. CALAPATI -- The Bangko Sentral views with "great caution" capital controls, which some emerging economies are contemplating, and will consider these only as a "last resort." "Very few also realize that capital controls can also trigger a ‘controls war.’ If we institute controls in the Philippines, other countries could also do the same, rendering the initial efforts virtually useless ...
Vic Sotto: Kristine not in new movie Sunday, December 5, 2010 @ 2:08PMPrince of Comedy Vic Sotto confirmed a report that he decided not to get actress Kristine Hermosa as his leading lady for his new movie "Ang Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote".
Travel & Tourism: Picture-perfect Mediterranean getaway at the heart of Batangas Thursday, November 25, 2010 @ 10:18AMIt is the picture of a perfect Mediterranean getaway -- only it is not anyway near the Mediterranean Sea. Located along the coast of Nasugbu, Batangas, Club Punta Fuego will let you in everything about the Mediterranean without leaving the country.
Tourists flock to Boracay during Halloween holidays Wednesday, November 3, 2010 @ 4:50AMThere has been an influx of tourists especially from Metro Manila in Boracay Island during the All Saints’ Day holidays as noted by the Department of Tourism 6.
Light at the end of the tunnel Friday, October 29, 2010 @ 2:09AMDuring his state visit to Vietnam, President Aquino said Filipinos should be like the Vietnamese, who have surpassed their Southeast Asian neighbors with an annual 7-percent growth in gross domestic product.
Hot Issues Friday, October 29, 2010 @ 1:17AMMANILA, Philippines - Singer Ogie Alcasid and fiancee Regine Velasquez finally revealed that they will get married on December 22 at Punta Fuego beach resort in Nasugbu, Batangas.
No privacy in this ‘wedding concert’ Thursday, October 28, 2010 @ 4:34PMTHE ANTICIPATED wedding of singers Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez will push through on December 22 at Club Punta Fuego, an exclusive beach resort in Nasugbu, Batangas, according to GMA 7 senior vice president for entertainment TV Wilma Galvante.
Private paradise Thursday, September 23, 2010 @ 1:54AMThe town of Laiya in San Juan, Batangas, has recently been on the radar of a lot of local travelers in search of new places to explore and enjoy. But even in the in the 1960s, people already knew of this beautiful beach town adjacent to Sigayan Bay, one of the cleanest bays in the country.
Abolition of 36 ‘underperforming’ GOCCs sought Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:56PMCagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez is seeking the abolition of at least 36 “underperforming” government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs), and government financial institutions (GFIs).
Vicki on Hayden: “[He’s] definitely back in my life” Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:50AMAnd so it is confirmed. Controversial beauty surgeon Vicki Belo admits she and Hayden Kho are back in each other’s arms validating what everybody assumed all along. In an interview for GMA 7 news Belo says, “[He’s] definitely back in my life.” And no, she doesn’t even think they really separated. “He [Kho] was never gone actually.”
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Life after GMA: Cabinet members study options Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 9:21AMAlthough they’ve grown accustomed to the place, Cabinet members in the Arroyo administration have prepared their itineraries either by taking a vacation, spending time with their families, resorting to farming or looking after their health.
Roxas property unit to build P600-M resort in Tagaytay Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 11:18AMROXACO Land Corp., the property arm of listed holding firm Roxas and Co., Inc., is planning to build a high-end, serviced resort and residential complex worth P600 million in Tagaytay.
Corporate News: Firm to build P600M resort in Batangas Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 2:03AMROXACO Land Corp., the the property arm of the holding firm Roxas and Company, Inc., will build a P600-million, high-end serviced resort and residences in Batangas, a province located south of Manila.
Neri: Sundries Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ 11:55AMSUN.STAR Publishing Inc. chairman of the board Jesus “Sonny” B. Garcia Jr. read more
Focus: Pool draw Thursday, April 15, 2010 @ 12:01PMIn a long hot summer, the cool blue waters of a swimming pool never fail to attract the overheated who plunge into its refreshing depths.THE SWIMMING pool is an oasis in the summer, whether located in a secluded cliff-side stretching out into infinity and perfect for celestial (or celebrity) stargazing, on a rooftop with a 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding landmarks, perhaps hanging ...
A cut above the rest Wednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 2:49AMI have nothing but respect and admiration for Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. chairman Manny Pangilinan for taking sole responsibility for the lifting of some parts of speeches of well-known personalities like J.K. Rowling and Oprah Winfrey for his graduation address before Ateneo University students.
Bets learn to mention numbers Saturday, April 3, 2010 @ 4:19PMPOLITICIANS AREN’T KNOWN to be obsessed with numbers the way athletes and sports fans are.
Holy Week among the stars: Reflection, recreation, intermission Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 10:41PMLike death and taxes, Holy Week is the great equalizer in that even our favorite stars take a sabbatical from work in search of recreation and time for reflection. Where under the skies did the stars find both this year? These postcards from the popular people will clue in mere mortals: Richard Guiterrez “I’m off with my family to our Baguio home where we could relax and bond. We are too ...
Ruffa on a roll! Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 6:50AMFor a while, Ruffa kept televiewers in suspense: was or was she not going to make the big move to TV5? In the last week of February, Ruffa Gutierrez met with Shaina Magdayao at the Star Magic office and unashamedly cried over the issue about John Lloyd Cruz! What was the trouble?
Dramatic settings in Nasugbu Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 5:57AMWhen the residential resort called Peninsula de Punta Fuego in Nasugbu, Batangas was still being developed, its builders hoped to create a community that echoed the stylish Mediterranean enclaves in Europe.
Task force dismantles 40 fish pens along Taal Lake Monday, December 21, 2009 @ 2:58PMAround 40 illegal fish cages were dismantled by Task Force Taal Lake (TFTL) in a joint government-private effort to decongest the country’s third largest lake, even as a fisherfolk alliance fears that the government clearing effort is designed to transform the lake’s surrounding communities into a major ecotourism site.
Roxaco to develop resort-type residences in Tagaytay Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 8:57AMListed Roxas and Co. Inc., (RoxasCo) yesterday said that it has partnered with VJ Properties, Inc. for the development of the former’s 57,972 square meter-property in Tagaytay City through wholly-owned subsidiary, Roxaco Land Corp. (Roxaco).
Roxaco to develop resort-type residences in Tagaytay Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 10:26AMListed Roxas and Co. Inc., (RoxasCo) yesterday said that it has partnered with VJ Properties, Inc. for the development of the former’s 57,972 square meter-property in Tagaytay City through wholly-owned subsidiary, Roxaco Land Corp. (Roxaco).
Roxas and Co., partner to develop Tagaytay property Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 2:07AMMANILA - Roxaco Land Corp., a unit of Roxas and Co. Inc., is set to work with VJ Properties Inc. to turn a Tagaytay property into a "boutique resort-type of residential subdivision."
Partnership to turn Tagaytay lot into mountain resort with customized homes Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 12:33AMThe property development unit of Roxas and Co. Inc. and its partner will turn a Tagaytay lot into a "secluded and fully landscaped mountain resort destination featuring customized homes."
Action Divers extends cheap Puerto Galera 'Dive & Stay' rates Sunday, November 1, 2009 @ 7:23PMPUERTO GALERA, Philippines — Due to popular demand, Action Divers has extended its Puerto Galera special package rate, originally for dive travel booked in October and now for trips booked in November and completed before December 20, 2009.
DOJ tells Lacson to appear in next hearing Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 5:50AMThe Department of Justice’s panel of prosecutors looking into the re-opened Dacer-Corbito double murder case told Senator Panfilo Lacson on Monday to appear in the next preliminary investigation hearing on October 8.
Dacer lawyer vouches for witness’ credibility Monday, September 21, 2009 @ 4:13AMThe lawyer of the Dacer family vouched for the credibility of the witness who claimed she saw then Philippine National Police chief Panfilo Lacson in a heated argument with publicist Salvador Dacer one week before the PR man and his driver Emmanuel Corbito were abducted and killed in 2000.
San Juan Discovery Tour Friday, August 28, 2009 @ 10:38AMThe torrential rains on Saturday did not dampen our enthusiasm for the San Juan Discovery Tour sponsored by Conservation International (CI). Together with the executive director of the First Philippine Conservation Inc., and a group of CI’s corporate partners from SM Land, Manila Ocenarium and GE Volunteers, we went to San Juan, Batangas to experience and appreciate the importance of the Verde ...
Medical City to expand network of outpatient clinics, spa Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 9:25AMMANILA - Private tertiary care hospital, The Medical City, is going full blast with its expansion into holistic care, both for local and foreign clients.
Kick out Con-ass solons in next year’s polls Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ 5:01PMWill somebody please publish the names of congressmen who voted for the constituent assembly (Con-ass) resolution so that the people will know whom to kick out in next year’s elections? That is the only way to stop their abuses—vote them out of their positions of power.