Shoppers evacuated from San Juan mall amid hostage-taking

Credit to Author: THE MANILA TIMES| Date: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:59:35 +0000

Shoppers at the Greenhills Shopping Center in San Juan were evacuated after heard gunshots were heard from inside one of the shops on Monday. A consultancy firm reported that 27 mall employees were “being held by a former security guard” who was laid off from his job. Police were called to the scene, as well […]

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US Supreme Court to hear high-stakes abortion case

Credit to Author: Agence France-Presse| Date: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 03:26:50 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The future of abortion in the United States could be at stake when the Supreme Court on Wednesday hears what may be its most significant case on the controversial subject in decades. At issue is a state law in Louisiana which requires doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby […]

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Seoul seeks murder charges against sect founder over virus

Credit to Author: THE MANILA TIMES| Date: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 03:11:28 +0000

SEOUL: Seoul’s city government has asked prosecutors to press charges, including murder, against the founder of a secretive religious sect for failing to cooperate in containing the spread of the deadly coronavirus. South Korea has seen a surge in the number of infections — adding more than 4,000 cases in less than two weeks — […]

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5.5 quake shakes Leyte

Credit to Author: THE MANILA TIMES| Date: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 01:19:37 +0000

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolted Leyte on Monday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The epicenter was located 8 kilometers southeast of Leyte town. The tectonic quake had a depth of 9 kms from the surface. Intensity 5 was felt in Leyte, Kananga, Capoocan, and Pastrana, in Leyte; Tacloban City and […]

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SMHCC elevates personalized entertainment and convenience with IPTV Solutions

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 18:47:42 +0000

Going beyond has always been SMHCC’s ideology. The company’s incessant efforts in fostering a culture of excellence is a clear testament of the company’s commitment to its bullish growth and expansion plans. This includes the realization that, in this modern landscape, novelty and technological advancements are keys in elevating our guests’ experience, transporting them into […]

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Suzuki Philippines fortifies Mindanao presence, breaks ground for Butuan dealership relocation

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 18:46:21 +0000

Suzuki Philippines, the pioneer in compact car distribution remains bullish in its nationwide expansion as it breaks ground for the new and improved Suzuki Auto Butuan, now complete with offerings such as sales, service, and spare parts. Capping last 2019 with 21.17 percent sales increase, Suzuki Philippines is set to end the month of February […]

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Women who lead with excellence in SMX Convention Center

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 18:45:20 +0000

MEET the alpha females of SMX Convention Center who play crucial roles as VP-General Manager, VP-Finance, AVP-Operations and AVP-Sales. Agnes Pacis is a seasoned hotelier with over 31 years of sales and marketing background in various international hotel chains in Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, Fiji Islands and Australia for hotel brands like Shangri-La, Sheraton and Hyatt. […]

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Accor PH celebrates a fun afternoon with Virlanie Foundation kids

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 18:43:21 +0000

“We are happy to be here.” This was the warm succinct message of gratitude by Dominic Lemay, the founder of Virlanie Foundation, on behalf of its adopted community from Tondo, Manila during the Solidarity Week celebration of AccorHotels Group Philippines. Together with the representatives from AccorHotels in the Philippines including Heartists from Sofitel Philippine Plaza […]

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Women’s Day on March 8, get 50% off on dinner buffet at Marriott Café

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 18:40:52 +0000

Marriott Hotel Manila throws again a huge gastronomical celebration on International Women’s Day. Every woman, of any age gets to enjoy half the price on dinner buffet on March 8. The hotel’s Cluster General Manager Bruce Winton exclaims, “This is one of our initiatives to uplift them, join the global awareness and celebrate their worth […]

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Discovery Suites: This is home

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 18:37:55 +0000

Discovery Suites welcomes another year of warm Filipino hospitality that feels like home, where every engagement brings a meaningful impact and every touch is product of utmost care. Being the pioneering homegrown brand of Discovery Hospitality, Discovery Suites continues to let guests experience and embrace the world-renowned ‘Service that’s All Heart’. Bannering with the title […]

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