Sometime ago, the hot topic in our public discourse was the so-called “sovereign wealth fund” even if most of it went over the head of the Filipino on the street.

LEVELING the field for the local labor market, the city of Muntinlupa consistently opens the door to livelihood opportunities for all residents, including senior citizens, members of the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, ...

Some 260,034 persons with disabilities (PWDs) across the country received more than P957 million in cash assistance in 2023 through the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay Cash-For-Work (KKB-CFW...

LAST week, I flew to Bangkok, Thailand, for the launch of Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 13 Series.

ONLINE and offline, sustainability is a big word. Nearly every corporation has a sustainability program. Swedish multinational conglomerate Ikea is an advocate for sustainable living. It offers sustainable home solutions and food items that ar...

Kickstart your fitness journey right this new year by helping those in need via SMAC.

KONTRA Daya has raised the alarm on the credentials of South Korean company Miru Systems, the sole bidder for the 2025 Philippine automated election system (AES).

AS the Asia Pacific region embarks on a rapid digitalization movement, global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky predicted that  the dangers of phishing, scams, data breaches, and geopolitically-motivated cyberattacks are seen to cont...

SM Foundation officially turned over its 107th school building to the South Central Integrated School (SCIS) in San Fernando, La Union on January 4 as a testament to its staunch advocacy in promoting quality education in the Philippines.

THE Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries aspiring for higher education may avail of support programs that will assist with their school expenses.

THE Department of Education’s (DepEd) Learners’ Rights Protection Office (LRPO) recognized its partnership with EastWest Rural Bank (EWRB) in support of the latter’s academic programs and protection efforts.

A SIX-STUDENT team from the University of Santo Tomas’ College of Rehabilitation Sciences (CRS) secured the “Best Speech-Language Pathology Curriculum Poster” award at the SLP-International Network (SLP-IN) Summer School at the Thomas More University ...

DRIVEN by a common goal to establish collaborative ties for the next generation of industry leaders, the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde and Canada-based York University (YU) forged a linkage that will advance the level of education between the t...

House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Friday responded to senators’ “very toxic rhetoric” over the ongoing signature drive for a people’s initiative (PI) to modify the 1987 Constitution, which he described as intended for him and the House....

The government is seen to generate over P200 billion in fresh revenues from its “refined” tax proposals, the Department of Finance (DOF) said Friday.

THE country missed its merchandise trade goals last year as data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed both exports and imports contracted between January and December 2023.

A technical working group (TWG), which will be spearheaded by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and composed of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), wi...

HOTEL sales and marketing professionals are seeking government clarification on the application of the elderly discount after a five-star hotel in Metro Manila was cited for violating laws covering consumer rights and senior citizens’ (SC) privileges.

A total of 400 classrooms in Makati’s public schools will be converted this year to smart classrooms, complete with interactive whiteboards, notebook tablets, and unlimited internet access, Mayor Abby Binay said today.

Attractive financing terms and rising consumption are expected to boost household demand for housing loans in the first three months of the year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), in an open letter to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Friday, stressed the importance of non-monetary measures to address inflation this year.

To mark the successful full energization of the Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection, NGCP conducted a simultaneous ceremonial switch-on in Manila, Cebu, and Lanao del Norte, symbolizing the unification of the Philippine grid and marking the full commerci...

To address challenges and promote collaboration for the successful implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Friday assured support for local jeepney manufacturers.

THE December 2023 survey by the Publishers Association of the Philippines Inc. (PAPI) among transport groups showed broadcaster and party-list representative Erwin Tulfo topping the list of potential senatorial candidates.

ANKARA, Turkey—Turkey finalized the ratification of Sweden’s membership in NATO on Thursday, bringing the previously non-aligned Nordic country a step closer to joining the military alliance.

Vladimir Putin is testing the waters on whether the US is ready to engage in talks for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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As films like “Ice Castles” and “Cool Runnings” have shown us, no individual aspiration, no team goal, is too far-fetched or ridiculous to dream for.

HONOR X9b 5G stocks are running out fast! Don’t miss the FREE HONOR Gift Box and HONOR Choice X5 Earbuds worth Php4,000 extended until January 21! 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The most celebrated holiday in the Philippines is ongoing! vivo is going above and beyond to make the extension of Christmas in full swing by bringing its users’ wishes to life.

Get ready to dive into the ultimate poppin’ celebration at SM Cinema on International Popcorn Day, January 19th! Join the worldwide festivities as SM Cinema rolls out an exclusive promo across all Snack Time branches for the entire day.

Greenfield Development Corporation received a special award from the Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development (DHSUD) Region 4A Cabalarzon for its dedication to crafting sustainable master-planned communities that strike a careful balance ...

As they fully embrace a completely digital lifestyle, more Filipinos can now enjoy Fiber-fast speeds and wider WiFi coverage with the WiFi 6 -powered TP-Link Deco X55 WiFi Mesh System.

An exciting collaboration between the Philippines and South Korea is about to happen in one of the year 2024’s newest flicks. 

THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Macroeconomic Research Office (Amro) sees a weaker momentum for the Philippines, but notes that it will still post the highest growth in the Asean region in 2024.

THE country’s budget deficit target could be attained by 2028 if the government removes billions of pesos worth of rice subsidies that “accomplish little” in improving production and nutrition, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Stu...

WANT to watch Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Tokyo, Singapore, or Sydney? There’s a travel package for that.