Lee Torres, First-Ever General Manager Promoted from within Pechanga Resort & Casino
The Pechanga Development Corporation’s Board of Directors has named the first-ever general manager to be promoted from within Pechanga Resort & Casino, voted the #1 casino in the country by the readers of USA Today. Mr. Lee Torres, with nearly 20 years of experience in the gaming industry, has been an integral part of our leadership […]
Skyrocketing prices in Marawi, nearby areas not true — DTI chief
MANILA, June 3 (Mabuhay) — Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez on Saturday belied reports of skyrocketing prices of prime commodities in MarawiCity and nearby areas despite the enforcement of a price freeze. “All areas outside Marawi are reported to have normal flow of goods and normal prices. Good inventory. No price increases. Even in IliganCity and […]
Is Alex ready to have her own baby?
From being the family’s bunso, Alex Gonzaga is now transitioning into a tita. With Seve’s arrival, the 29-year-old comedienne is no longer the baby of the Gonzaga family. But she’s fine with that. In fact, she enjoys every bit and piece of being a tita to her first nephew. Gonzaga has launched on her Instagram […]
Shooting incident could not defeat our spirit — Resorts World Manila
MANILA, June 2 (Mabuhay) — Travelers International Hotel Group Inc., the operator of Resorts World Manila, on Friday expressed grief over the recent shooting incident at its hotel and casino in PasayCity. “This cowardly act of a deranged mind will not defeat the spirit on which Resorts World Manila was built,” the company said in […]
Arci no longer hoping for reconciliation with ex-BF
Arci Munoz does not think there is still a chance for her to get back with her former boyfriend, local rock artist Badi del Rosario, the son of Brunei’s Prince Jefri Bolkiah. While admitting that she was initially hoping for a reconciliation, Munoz said she no longer believes that this is possible. “Hindi na po […]
Military eyes end of Marawi conflict in 3 days
MANILA, June 5 (Mabuhay) — The military said Monday it is exploring all means to end the conflict in MarawiCity, which started last May 23, in the next 3 days, as President Rodrigo Duterte instructed. Despite the short time frame, Colonel Edgard Arevalo, spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), assured the safety […]
Kiko Pangilinan: Martial law extension must be justified in joint session
MANILA, June 2 (Mabuhay) — Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Friday said an extension to the 60-day martial law period imposed over Mindanao must be justified before Congress in joint session. “We will wait for the justification of any extension and Congress must convene in a joint session to deliberate on any extension,” Pangilinan said […]
Palace condoles with kin of Resorts World Manila incident victims
MANILA, June 2 (Mabuhay) — Malacañang on Friday extended its sympathies to the family and loved ones of those who died during a gunfire incident in Resorts World Manila. “The Palace wishes to express its deep condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the Resorts World Manila’s latest incident,” presidential spokesman Ernesto […]
ISIS not behind Resorts World incident — AFP
MANILA, Jun 3 (Mabuhay) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has dismissed claims made by the international terror group ISIS that it was behind Friday’s attack in Resorts World Manila in PasayCity, where at least 38 people, including the lone gunman, died. AFP spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla, said Saturday claims made by […]
PHL lauds Chinese President Xi for success of Belt and Road Initiative
BEIJING, May 14 – The Philippine government lauded Chinese Pres. Xi Jinping for the success of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, a high-profile economic event here attended by 29 world leaders including President Rodrigo Duterte. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs described the Belt and Road Initiative as a “bold […]
Jones Bridge paintings turned over for Jones Law Centennial Celebration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two paintings of the William A. Jones Memorial Bridge in Manila were turned over to the Richmond County Museum and the family of Congressman William Atkinson Jones on 12 May 2017, as part of the celebration of the centennial anniversary of the Philippine Autonomy Act, otherwise known as the Jones Act for Philippine […]
Coco Martin’s brother wins at Harlem film festival in New York
“Pamilya Ordinaryo” stars Hasmine Killip and Ronwaldo Martin claimed the top acting honors at the Harlem International Film Festival held in New York last week. Killip won Best Actress while Martin, younger brother of Coco Martin, took home Best Actor for their roles as teenage parents who steal on the streets to make a living. […]
Sam Milby releases first album in 6 years
MANILA, May 12 (Mabuhay) — After six years, actor-singer Sam Milby finally has a new album. Entitled “Sam:12,” the album released by Star Music is part of Milby’s 12th anniversary in show business. “The long wait is over now. I am back with my music. I hope you enjoy all the tracks,” said Milby, who […]
Anne Curtis featured on Vogue
MANILA, May 12 (Mabuhay) – After “Pinoy Boyband Superstar” judge SandaraPark, “It’s Showtime” host Anne Curtis makes it to the website of Vogue. In an article published on May 11, Vogue referred to Curtis as “the Filipino-Aussie actress with effortless style.” After mentioning Curtis’ beginnings in showbiz, Vogue gave its readers a glimpse of […]
Napoles gets death threats, seeks transfer to NBI custody
MANILA, May 12 (Mabuhay) — The camp of businesswoman and alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles is seeking her swift transfer to the National Bureau of Investigation Custodial Center after receiving death threats from unknown individuals. In a very urgent motion to the Sandiganbayan, the Napoles camp said the businesswoman has been “bombarded […]
Duterte to Pinoys in HK: Give me time to fix PHL so you can go home
HONG KONG, May 14 – President Rodrigo Duterte asked for three to four years to solve graft, corruption and illegal drugs in the country. Facing an exultant crowd of Filipinos here on Saturday, President Duterte said he and his Cabinet are doing their “very best” to encourage Filipino professionals working abroad to return home and […]
Woman accusing Trillanes of bribery meets DOJ chief, mulls raps vs senator
MANILA, May 15 – A businesswoman from Davao City who accused Senator Antonio Trillanes IV of bribing her to testify against President Rodrigo Duterte met Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Monday. Guillermina “Grace” Barrido Arcillas, accompanied by lawyer Bruce Rivera, appeared at Aguirre’s office in Manila and talk to him about her plans to […]
Senate legal counsel reviews ethics complaint vs Sotto
MANILA, May 15 – Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Monday said the ethics complaint filed against Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III for the controversial remark he made about single mothers is now being reviewed by the Senate legal counsel. “Ni-refer ko muna ang ethics complaint against him sa legal counsel ng Senate. Di malinaw […]
Tourist influx in Palawan continues despite travel warnings
MANILA, May 12 – Despite US travel warnings, tourists continue to visit the province of Palawan as law enforcement authorities continue to ensure their safety, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Friday. To recall, US Embassy, on its website, warned its citizens against traveling to Palawan as it has received information that some terrorist groups […]
Pemberton seeks reversal of conviction for Laude slay
MANILA, May 12 – United States Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton, tagged in the killing of a transgender woman in Olongapo City in October 2014, seeks to reverse the ruling of Court of Appeals last April 3 affirming the ruling of Olongapo City Regional Trial Court Branch 74 which found Pemberton guilty of homicide. […]
