Tag: general
BIZ BUZZ: DBM launches good governance course
It’s an idea whose time should have come long ago. But better late than never, as they say, thus kudos to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for debuting a course on good governance last Sept 24 in Dipolog City at the start of the second phase of the Public Financial Management Competency Program
Popular WWE star makes emotional announcement; CM Punk reacts
A popular WWE name made an emotional announcement today on social media, and CM Punk responded. The Second City Saint teamed up with AJ Lee to battle Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch at Wrestlepalooza.
15-time WWE champion breaks silence after being forced to relinquish title
A multi-time WWE champion finally broke her silence after relinquishing a major title in a different promotion. The star also announced that she would be stepping away from the squared circle.
Philippines to host 2029 FIVB Women’s World Championship
MANILA, Philippines — It will be the Alas Pilipinas women’s turn to parade its wares to the world as the Philippines was awarded the hosting rights to the 2029 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship. In the conclusion of the historic Men’s World Championship, FIVB president Fabio Azevedo and Brazilian volleyball icon and senator Leila Barros
Alas hopes to make most of years-long preparation for 2029 FIVB World
MANILA, Philippines — Jia De Guzman and Dawn Catindig relish Alas Pilipinas’ four-year preparation ahead of their hosting and historic participation in the 2029 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship. It will be Alas women’s turn in four years as FIVB president Fabio Azevedo and Brazilian volleyball icon and senator Leila Barros awarded the hosting rights
LIVE: FIVB Men’s World Championship finals – September 28
Italy and Bulgaria clash for the title in the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship in Manila, Philippines. Defending champion Italy goes for a golden repeat while Bulgaria hopes to win its first crown. World No. 1 Poland and Czechia battle for the bronze. SCHEDULE: 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship finals (Mall of Asia Arena) 2:30
66-year-old ‘Canadian’ thrives in Philippine bedding
MANILA, Philippines — How does a Filipino textile company survive — even thrive — for almost seven decades despite local and international turmoil and disruptions, including a global pandemic that virtually shut down almost every business? For New Creation Manufacturing and Classic Characters Inc., founded in 1959, determination, versatility and the agility to respond —
Lucrative Mindanao swing ends PGT season
The PGT season ends with a three-leg Mindanao swing starting the second week of next month, and after the chase for a combined P10.5 million staked in events at Del Monte in Bukidnon, Apo Golf and South Pacific in Davao, jockeying for slots for two major events will be a very interesting sidelight. This is
Selena Gomez stuns in first wedding photos with Benny Blanco after private ceremony
Selena Gomez is officially a married woman. The multi-hyphenate singer, actress, and beauty mogul tied the knot with producer-songwriter Benny Blanco in a private ceremony on September 27, 2025, and shared the first breathtaking photos from their wedding day on Instagram. In the images, Gomez radiates old Hollywood glamour in an elegant high-neck gown, a […]
X factor among C-suite executives
MANILA, Philippines — What’s the X factor among C-level executives? This was the question I aimed to answer for my thesis at my master’s studies in organizational development at the Pepperdine University. What was the one common thing among the best leaders that made them deserving of their posts? If we could find this secret