The party
At the 22nd anniversary dinner of BizNewsAsia last Nov. 25, 2023, 200 guests showed up despite heavy rains and a competing event in Malacañang.
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LIVE updates: COP28 climate summit
MANILA, Philippines — More than 70,000 people, including delegates from nearly 200 countries and activists, are gathering in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for COP28, the annual climate talks convened by the United Nations.
SexBomb Girls reunite for intimate Christmas party
MANILA, Philippines — Former members of the iconic Filipino girl group the SexBomb Girls gathered for a reunion Christmas party.
DA provides seedlings, other urgent aid to earthquake-affected farmers, fisherfolk in Mindanao
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has distributed immediate assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in south-central Mindanao affected by a strong earthquake during a visit last Friday to assess their situation and hasten their recovery.
Maharlika fund pitched to APAC lawmakers
THE Maharlika Investment Corp., the entity that would manage the country's Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), was pitched to Asia-Pacific parliamentarians on the sidelines of the 31st Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF), according to Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.
10 Taiwanese soldiers charged with spying for China
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Ten former and current Taiwanese military officers were indicted Monday for allegedly spying for Beijing, including two who made a video pledging to "surrender" to the Chinese military, prosecutors said.
President Marcos holds Christmas gift-giving for children
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos joined over 17,000 children from selected shelters and orphanages around the country for the second Christmas gift-giving day at Malacañang yesterday.
Asics RnR lights up streets
MANILA, Philippines — The Asics Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Manila presented by AIA Vitality fires off midnight Sunday at KM 0 at Luneta Park, setting the stage for an electrifying experience and unforgettable night racing.