News

Japan's Okada asks Manila bourse to block listing of Universal's unit

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 14 05:51 PM

Kazuo Okada is engaged in a public spat with Universal, whose board ousted him as chairman in 2017 and accused him of misappropriating $20 million, which the billionaire denied. Read more »

Okada, facing arrest, says accusers destroying his reputation

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 08 12:45 PM

Japanese gaming tycoon Kazuo Okada, who is facing arrest over a $3.1-million fraud case, said Tuesday the charge was meant to destroy his reputation. Read more »

Court orders Japanese tycoon Okada's arrest

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 06 02:24 PM

BREAKING: A Parañaque court has ordered the arrest of Japanese billionaire and gaming tycoon Kazuo Okada for estafa. Read more »

Scuba diving resort sa Lapu-Lapu City nasunog

Jude Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 03 05:32 PM

LAPU-LAPU CITY – Sumiklab ang apoy sa isang scuba diving resort sa Barangay Punta Engaño sa lungsod na ito, Huwebes ng tanghali.  Read more »

Okada cancels balloon drop event amid public criticism

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 30 09:05 PM

Okada Manila has cancelled plans to drop 130,000 balloons to welcome the new year amid public criticism that it would cause environmental problems, the casino resort operator said Sunday.  Read more »

Gaming tycoon Okada appeals 'erroneous' DOJ indictment

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 06 01:26 PM

MANILA - Japanese billionaire and gaming tycoon Kazuo Okada has filed a motion for reconsideration contesting the Department of Justice's (DOJ) resolution indicting him for estafa, his camp said Friday. Read more »

SG integrated resort offers fun-filled holiday for families

Resorts World Sentosa
Posted at Dec 21 08:28 PM

With countless options of where to spend the holidays with the family, how can one decide where to go?  Read more »

'Conflict of interest' allegation vs DOJ chief in Okada case 'totally unfounded': spokesperson

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 20 06:30 PM

MANILA - The spokesperson of the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday dismissed as “totally unfounded” allegations of conflict of interest against Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra over the indictment of Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada because of his son’s employment with the firm that sued the gaming tycoon.   Read more »

Bata nalunod sa resort swimming pool sa GenSan

Jay Dayupay, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 20 09:53 PM

GENERAL SANTOS CITY- Dead on arrival sa ospital ang isang 6-anyos na batang babae matapos malunod sa isang swimming pool, Miyerkoles ng tanghali. Read more »

Spending winter in Korea? Here are 8 places to visit

Tarra Quismundo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 16 04:31 PM

With Filipinos’ fascination with Korean pop culture, more affordable travel packages, the excitement for snow, and the country’s relative proximity to the east Asian destination, there has been an uptrend in Philippine tourists coming to South Korea during winter. Read more »

Resort in Panglao Island reopens after paying fine

Annie Fe Perez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 27 05:18 PM

For failure to issue receipts and under declaration of gross receipts, the Bureau of Internal Revenue in Central Visayas ordered the closure of Henann Resort here. Read more »

VIDEO: Mandala’s Jove Schrottman on the island he grew up in

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Oct 27 10:10 PM

The brand owner of Mandala Spa and Resort Villas spent a good part of his growing up years in Boracay where his father would build a business synonymous with world class quality—an enterprise Jove would run after his old man passed away. Read more »

The esteemed caliber and homegrown style of a Francisco Mañosa structure

Isidra Reyes
Updated as of Oct 27 09:37 AM

Bobby Mañosa’s architectural style always had the Filipino in mind—whether it was in his use of indigenous materials or his promotion of Filipino values. Being given the National Artist honor feels not only right but inevitable.  Read more »

Mga hotel, resort sa Boracay soft opening, halos fully booked na

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 24 09:44 PM

Nagbabala ang Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force na ipa-padlock nila ang mga hindi aprubadong establisimyento na magtatangkang magbukas sa soft opening.  Read more »

Anya Resort: Come for the luxury, stay for the spa

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Oct 23 03:55 PM

Our vote for hottest weekend getaway is Anya Resort - a space known for its modern Filipino villas and lush greenery, as well as the sweeping sense of quiet serenity that it gives to its guests. Read more »

A stunning alternative to Boracay's island party life

Alo Lantin
Updated as of Oct 21 08:14 AM

Koh Phi Phi, an island paradise South of Bangkok in the province of Krabi, is an answer to those craving the Boracay beach life but want an alternative Read more »

Tourism department clarifies no room limits in Boracay

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 03:12 PM

The number of hotel rooms in Boracay will not be limited once the island reopens next week, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday, belying earlier pronouncements of the Environment Department. Read more »

DENR names resort that allegedly faked compliance certificate

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 17 05:35 PM

Environment Undersecretary Benny Antiporda on Wednesday named Henann Group of Resorts in Boracay as the establishment that allegedly faked its compliance certificate. Read more »

There's a mini-Japanese music invasion - and fans can't get enough

Rick Olivares
Posted at Oct 10 08:23 PM

If you ask older music folk about Japanese music, they’ll most likely point out to theme songs from anime such as Voltes V, Mazinger Z, and Daimos to name a few. Read more »

22 babae na 'ibinubugaw' sa isang resort sa Cavite, nasagip

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 10 02:32 AM

Nasagip sa isang resort sa Cavite ang higit 20 babaeng ginagamit umano sa prostitusyon. Read more »