Romualdez Appeals for Fairness, Highlights Ombudsman's Use of 'Discredited' Witnesses in Flood Control Probe

MANILA - Former Speaker and Leyte Representative Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Friday highlighted the Office of the Ombudsman’s continued reliance on witnesses whom he said have already been publicly discredited and are now facing criminal charges for cyberlibel and perjury.

Maxim Supports Dumaguete Pickleball Tournament

DUMAGUETE CITY - Maxim Rides & Food Delivery supported the Tulbong Gyud Season 1 pickleball tournament, held from July 24 to 26 at FKS Gymnasium in Dumaguete City. Organized by Dumaguete-based pickleball and lifestyle content creator Shew Pickleball, the tournament brought together pickleball enthusiasts from across the city, celebrating the sport’s growing community.

Bangsamoro Parliament approves expanded powers for SGA authority

COTABATO CITY - The Bangsamoro Parliament has approved on third and final reading a measure expanding the powers and functions of the Special Geographic Area Development Authority (SGADA), passing the bill during its final regular session before the scheduled parliamentary elections on Sept. 14.

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Bill seeks permanent seats for Indigenous Peoples and settler women in Bangsamoro Women Commission

COTABATO CITY - A proposed law aims to give stronger and more stable representation to Indigenous Peoples women and settler women in the Bangsamoro Women Commission (BWC) by creating permanent commissioner positions for the two sectors.

Rampver Financials Partners with Manulife Investments Philippines to Expand Filipinos’ Access to World-Class Funds

• Partnership brings Manulife Investments Philippines’ global growth and income-paying funds to Rampver Online, with minimum investments starting at ₱1,000.
• New fund lineup gives Filipino investors easier digital access to globally diversified investment opportunities across technology, clean energy, Asian markets, real estate, and multi-asset income strategies.

McDonald's Philippines and Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Quezon City Chapter Partner to Bring Legal Aid Closer to Communities

MCDONALD'S Philippines has formalized a partnership with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Quezon City Chapter (IBP-QC) to support the Supreme Court's Unified Legal Aid Service (ULAS) program and bring legal services closer to underserved communities.

Romualdez respects President’s remarks, says he is ready to face legal process

LEYTE Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Monday said he respects President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s remarks on the issues surrounding him, stressing that he never sought any favor or special treatment and remains ready to answer the allegations on flood control through the proper legal process.

Manulife Expands Partnership with Microsoft to Accelerate Enterprise AI Governance and Innovation

• Five–year agreement advances Manulife's strategic priority to become an AI-powered organization
• Manulife will adopt Microsoft's Frontier Suite and deploy Microsoft Agent 365 to drive AI solutions at enterprise scale
• Manulife will expand deployment of Microsoft 365 Copilot to more than 30,000 employees

Former Speaker Romualdez ready to face any complaint, spokesperson says

THE CAMP of Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Friday reiterated that the former Speaker is prepared to answer any complaint filed against him and remains confident that the evidence will support his position, spokesperson Atty. Elaine Atienza said.

Ginebra San Miguel redefines World Gin Day celebration with Ginuman X for a new generation

FROM LUZON to Visayas and Mindanao, Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI) transformed World Gin Day into a month-long celebration of gin through Ginuman X-a series of fun, fresh, immersive events that brought together music, cocktails, community, and Pinoy camaraderie.