Vhong Navarro wins serious illegal detention case vs Cedric Lee, Deniece Cornejo

Businessman Cedric Lee and former model Deniece Cornejo were found guilty in the serious illegal detention case filed by television and comedian Ferdinand ‘Vhong‘ Navarro.  The Taguig Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 153 sentenced Lee, Cornejo, and two other respondents—Ferdinand Guerrero and Simeon Raz—to reclusion perpetua  (perpetual imprisonment). They were also …

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The Agoncillos are frugal and proud

Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncilo share why budgeting is a must in their household Despite the level of stardom Judy Ann Santos and her husband Ryan Agoncillo pull in showbiz, the way they raise their family only draws them closer to the masses. Proof is in the snippets they …

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Maxey magic fires Sixers past Knicks

NEW YORK CITY: Tyrese Maxey produced a 46-point gem as the Philadelphia 76ers stunned the New York Knicks, 112-106, in overtime to keep their NBA Eastern Conference playoff hopes alive on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila). Maxey led the Sixers back from the brink of defeat in the fourth quarter with …

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HSBC says chief executive ‘to retire’

HONG KONG: Banking giant HSBC said on Tuesday that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Noel Quinn would retire after overseeing a “successful transformation” of the firm and record profits during almost five years in charge. The surprise news came as the lender reported that pretax profits in the first quarter fell …

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Chinese harassment detrimental to peace – US

THE United States said the repeated harassment of Philippine vessels by Chinese ships near Scarborough Reef (Panatag Shoal) is detrimental to regional peace and stability. The China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese Maritime Militia vessels on Tuesday water cannoned and rammed vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the …

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Ortigas’ iconic hotels get revamp

The Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria and Holiday Inn Manila Galleria, two iconic hotels in Ortigas unveiled its newly-renovated rooms and enhanced guest experience. Holiday Inn Manila Galleria rooms are refreshed to provide contemporary style and soothing ambiance. Business travelers, leisure seekers, and families and friends alike can enjoy the renewed …

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Vhong Navarro: ‘Justice served’

MANILA, Philippines: Following a decade-long legal struggle, actor and TV host Vhong Navarro said that his prayers for justice were finally answered after businessman Cedric Lee, model Deniece Cornejo, and two others were found “guilty beyond reasonable doubt” for the serious illegal detention case he filed against them. During the …

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PBBM’s handiwork

“The BBL then was proving to be a divisive measure not only in Mindanao but the nation as a whole since it involved the possibility of treason over the carving up of the country’s patrimony.” In warning those seeking to destabilize the Bangsamoro region, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants to …

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