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LEE BYUNG-HUN ON 'SQUID GAME': 'IT BECAME UNIVERSAL WHEN WE BEGAN TO DOUBT WHETHER THERE IS TRULY HUMANITY LEFT IN THIS WORLD.'

The universal appeal of Squid Game is explained by Korean superstar Lee Byung-hun, whom I got to interview in Seoul one-on-one, during the world premiere of Season 2 of the mega Netflix hit.

'SQUID GAME' CONQUERS THE WORLD AGAIN, WITH SEOUL AS THE CENTER OF ITS UNIVERSE

The promotions for Season 2 of Squid Game came in strong. Global activities that delighted fans of the hit Netflix series were all over, and I mean everywhere.

Maynilad to advance water pollutant research

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. said it has partnered with the University of the Philippines (UP) to advance research on emerging pollutants in Metro Manila's water sources and wastewater systems.

Okada Manila to eliminate single-use plastic bottles

Okada Manila partnered with Swedish firm Nordaq to elevate its sustainability initiatives by getting rid of single-use plastic bottles.

Ayala Group teams up with DepEd, Khan Academy

The Ayala Group is teaming up with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Khan Academy to boost the key competencies of learners in the country.

ICCP arranges P1.25-B loan for Pueblo de Oro

Independent investment house Investment & Capital Corp. of the Philippines (ICCP) has arranged a P1.25-billion loan facilities for Pueblo de Oro Development Corp. (PDO), the residential development arm of the ICCP Group.

Cebu Pacific boosts fleet with new aircraft

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has welcomed its 16th aircraft for the year, raising its wide-body fleet for long haul routes, such as Australia and Dubai, to 10.

The dangers of imported cement

Unless our government does something fast, then we might as well say goodbye to our local cement industry.

Security Bank manages 3 more FWD products

Security Bank Corp. has taken over the management of three additional variable life (VL) insurance funds of FWD Life Insurance, which enhances its investment offerings to customers.

The real Christmas story

Here is an old material I have kept for some time credited to anonymity. I guess this is the best time for me to share this with you.

Hasmadai barred from soliciting investments

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered the Hasmadai Group to permanently stop from conducting unauthorized investment solicitation activities.

DOTr eyes Phl as Asian leader on sustainable transport

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) hopes to turn the Philippines into the Asian standard for sustainable mobility through several big-ticket projects currently being pursued by the government.

Masungi honored as Best Practice Project for World Expo 2025 in Japan

The Masungi Georeserve Foundation has been honored as a Best Practice Awardee by Team Expo 2025 Osaka for its project, \"Restoring Forgotten Watersheds Through Youth-Led Movements.\"

Pinoys find ways to cope with rising prices - study

Sari-sari stores in the country saw double-digit increases in sales of seasoning and recipe mixes this year, highlighting the resourcefulness of Filipinos as they navigate rising prices.

DTI, DOF release interim rules on CREATE MORE

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Finance have issued interim rules to enable investment promotion agencies (IPAs) to register projects and offer incentives under the CREATE MORE Act, while waiting for the law's implementing rules and regulations (IRR).

DA, OceanX partner for marine research, sustainability

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has partnered with global ocean exploration non-profit OceanX to advance exploration and assessment of the health of the country's fisheries resources.

Converge gets out of hole vs Ginebra

Converge showcased its own version of the never-say-die spirit to steal one from Barangay Ginebra on the road.

AMORES LICENSE REVOKED

Erring cager John Amores can no longer play professional basketball in the aftermath of his involvement in a shooting incident in Laguna.

Belangel, Alvano join KBL All-Stars

Two Filipino standouts made it to the 2024-2025 Korean Basketball League (KBL) All-Star Games.

No rest for weary

PBA guest team Eastern has a loaded schedule in the Commissioner's Cup, EASL and the Hong Kong D1 league with coach Mensur Bajramovic walking a tightrope in making sure his team is ready to play whichever game is on the calendar.

EMBIID GAME FACE ON

Joel Embiid had 34 points and nine assists after missing a game because of a sinus fracture, helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98 on Friday night.

Tiger teams up with son Charlie in Orlando

Tiger Woods will play alongside his 15-year-old son Charlie in this week's PNC Championship, but the 15-time major winner said Friday his PGA Tour return remains distant.

Fury weighs in at 281 lbs for Usyk

Tyson Fury checked in at a career-high 281 pounds during the weigh-in Friday, a day before his rematch with heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.

Phl to host Jr world artistic meet

After winning a pair of gold medals in the Paris Olympics courtesy of Carlos Yulo last August, the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines once again delivered the good news by gaining the right to host the 2025 Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

Diouf dons Surabaya jersey

Another UAAP standout in ex-UP center Malick Diouf is set to ply his trade abroad after signing with the Pacific Caesar Surabaya in the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL).

Thousands greet winter solstice at ancient Stonehenge monument

Thousands of tourists, pagans, druids and people simply yearning for the promise of spring marked the dawn of the shortest day and longest night of the year at the ancient Stonehenge monument yesterday.

Car rams into German Christmas market; 5 killed, 200 injured

At least five people were killed while over 200 others were injured when a car ploughed into a large crowd of visitors at a Christmas market in the city of Magdeburg in Germany on Friday, according to authorities.

Baby Jesus figurine stolen from nativity scene returned - with apology

A baby Jesus figurine snatched from a nativity scene in Colorado has been returned in time for Christmas with an apology.

Pope slams 'cruelty' of strike killing Gaza children

Pope Francis yesterday condemned the bombing in Gaza as \"cruelty,\" a day after the territory's rescue agency said an Israeli air strike killed seven children from one family.

King Charles quips he's 'still alive' amid cancer fight

King Charles III on Friday joked that he was \"still alive\" as he met East London community members at the end of a year in which the British monarch has been battling cancer.