MUSICAL A Strange Loop, the story of a Black gay man and his mental struggles as an artist, landed a leading 11 Tony nominations on Monday as Broadway prepared to honor its first season following a long pandemic shutdown. A Strange Loop, winner of the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for drama, will compete for best musical […]
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U-23 Azkals face Myanmar with hopes of topping group intact
THE Philippine Under-23 (U-23) Azkals remain on track to top Group A at the 31st Southeast Asian Games with a win against Myanmar on Tuesday, after pulling off a stunning scoreless draw against defending champion and host Vietnam on Sunday night. Goalkeeper Quincy Kammeraad led a resolute defensive effort as the underdog Filipinos forced the favored […]
World champion Yulo banners next wave of SEA Games entrants
A SLEW of world-class Filipino athletes led by gymnast Carlos “Caloy” Yulo joins the Philippine team flying to Hanoi for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, with the delegation hoping to conduct a successful overall title defense after topping the medal haul in the 2019 edition. Headlining the team being deployed to the 31st Southeast Asian Games […]
RLC unit expands Cebu property
MACTAN, CEBU — The residential division of Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) is expanding its resort-inspired residential project in Mactan, Cebu. RLC Residences on Saturday launched the fourth tower of the AmiSa Private Residences, located along Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu City. AmiSa Tower D is ideal for buyers who want a luxurious vacation home, with unobstructed […]
In Spanish debut, Brian May sings about ‘Another World’
LONDON — Decades after studying the skies above the Canary Islands for his PhD in astrophysics, Queen guitarist Brian May has returned to film his Spanish singing debut “Otro Lugar,” a translated version of his old song “Another World.” The 74-year-old music star traveled to Tenerife, La Palma and El Hierro to record his new […]
Demand for office space outside NCR seen to step up
COMPANIES, especially call centers, are looking outside the National Capital Region to set up their offices, property consultants said, as they see a trend for the market to expand to other major cities. “There are several reasons why call centers would want to lease outside of Metro Manila. It makes sense to look at new […]
Unbeaten early leaders clash in UAAP women’s volleyball
WITH reigning champion Ateneo in a 0-2 hole, four unbeaten squads collide in a pair of crucial outings, with the winners poised to earn a major advantage in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 84 women’s volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The University of Santo Tomas […]
Johndorf Tower to be completed in 2023
JOHNDORF Ventures Corp., a leading developer in the Visayas-Mindanao region, is on track to complete its LEED-certified building in Cebu City in 2023. The company’s Johndorf Tower, located within the Cebu Business Park, is expected to be a preferred destination for both IT-BPM, multinational and local firms that are planning to expand. Johndorf Tower will […]
Sex Education actor Ncuti Gatwa to be new Doctor Who
LONDON — Ncuti Gatwa will be the first Black actor to play the lead role in British sci-fi series Doctor Who, taking over from Jodie Whittaker as the 14th incarnation of the Time Lord next year, the BBC said on Sunday. The 29-year-old Scot, a star of Netflix hit Sex Education, posted two hearts plus […]
Geograce Resources trims net loss to P1.3 million
GEOGRACE Resources Philippines, Inc. reported that it trimmed its net loss to P1.31 million in 2021 from its P2.23-million loss in 2020. For 2022 and beyond, the company said it is seeking to acquire mining claims or tenements from third parties in various locations. The planned acquisitions are intended to enable the group to obtain […]
Dennis Orcollo shut out by German opponent at World Pool Masters
GERMANY’S Joshua Filler stopped the Philippines’ Dennis Orcollo on his tracks with a 7-0 whitewash in the quarterfinals of the World Pool Masters on Sunday night in Gibraltar. Mr. Filler did not give Mr. Orcollo much table time in the one-sided affair at the Europa Point Sports Complex, breaking and winning the first seven racks […]
Stronger peso seen as market expects Q1 economic growth
THE peso may strengthen versus the greenback this week as analysts await the release of first-quarter economic growth data, although this could be offset by risk-off sentiment ahead of official election results. The local unit closed at P52.50 per dollar on Friday, weaker by 11.5 centavos from its P52.385 finish on Thursday, based on Bankers […]
Gucci jumps on the crypto bandwagon with US project
GUCCI’s high-end handbags and other luxury products can now be bought using cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, in some US stores, the Italian company said, as digital currencies move to broader acceptance. Starting later this month, customers can pay with crypto at some of Gucci’s flagship stores, including Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles and Wooster Street in […]
SEC warns anew about Leefire, now named Sengre
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warned the public against the illegal investment solicitation activities of Leefire Philippines, which has been continuing operations under another name, Sengre. “The records of the commission show that Sengre is not registered with the commission either as a corporation or as a partnership. Further, it is not authorized to […]
Abando, Letran survive Perpetual Help, 77-75, barge to NCAA finals
By Joey Villar RHENZ ABANDO provided the spark and Fran Yu put on the finishing touches as Letran survived an upset-conscious University of Perpetual Help, 77-75, yesterday to barge into the finals of the 97th NCAA basketball tournament at the Filoil Flying V Arena. Mr. Abando erupted for a game-high 24 points including 22 in […]
Faster inflation expected to lift gov’t debt rates
RATES of government securities are expected to rise this week amid the higher-than-expected inflation data in April. The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) will auction off P15 billion in Treasury bills (T-bills) on Tuesday or P5 billion each in 91-, 182- and 364-day securities. On Wednesday, the BTr will auction off P35 billion in reissued […]
Beyond the buzzword
Kiehls’ takes sustainability seriously DUE to the worldwide problem of pollution and climate change, sustainability is currently one of the most popular buzzwords that companies like to throw about. It’s a different story for Kiehl’s, which takes its commitments quite seriously. During an event on May 4, Kiehl’s laid bare its sustainability commitments and the […]
Election campaign period boosts consumer confidence, store sales
THE campaign period for the May 9 local and national elections has helped to improve consumer confidence and sales of supermarkets nationwide, according to the Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association, or Pagasa. Pagasa President Steven T. Cua said in a mobile phone interview with BusinessWorld that poll campaigns had helped increase confidence among consumers. The campaign […]
Yields rise on Fed moves, April inflation data
By Lourdes O. Pilar, Researcher YIELDS on government securities (GS) climbed across the board last week as investors turned cautious following the US Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike and after local April inflation print went above market expectations. GS bond prices dropped as yields rose by a week-on-week average of 15.92 basis points (bps), based […]
Agriculture output in Q1 seen flat following typhoon damage, ASF
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION in the first quarter of the year is estimated to have been little changed due to typhoon damage and the continuing impact of the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak, analysts said. Pampanga State Agricultural University professor Roy S. Kempis said “not much” is expected from the agriculture industry in the first quarter. “Flat […]