BEIJING, China — Beijing is leveraging its role as host of this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum to revive momentum for a massive regional free trade zone, seeking to counter a global tide of protectionism and fragmented commerce. In a discussion paper released Friday,...
The Philippines will host its largest renewable energy gathering, Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2026, on May 19–20 at the SMX Convention Center in Manila. The event arrives as the nation accelerates its transition toward a cleaner power grid to meet rising demand and climate targets. Supported...
In the coastal and mountainous reaches of Barangay Dibut, San Luis, Aurora, where the waves of life are dictated by the ebb and flow of the sea, UP Kalilayan—a student-led provincial organization based in the University of the Philippines, Diliman—will roll out this year’s iteration of one of...
Vice President Sara Duterte is once again facing intensified scrutiny after the Commission on Audit (COA) upheld the disallowance of P73.28 million in confidential funds, with Malacañang reiterating its firm stance on accountability and transparency. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO),...
Delegates explored the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) during the 2026 World Journalists Conference, gaining firsthand insight into South Korea’s premier investment hub. Participants to the recent World Journalists Conference (WJC) 2026, including Manila Bulletin, visited Songdo Central Park...
BINI made their debut at Coachella on April 10, becoming the first Filipino group to perform at the popular music and arts festival. The task of bringing BINI’s Coachella performance to life fell on Los Angeles-based creative design studio See You Later. See You Later was brought in to make...
Eight Philippine lenders have secured spots on the World’s Best Banks 2026 list compiled by Forbes and Statista, a ranking where agile digital-native banks claimed the top positions even as traditional giants maintained their edge in trustworthiness among Filipino depositors. MariBank Philippines...
Former world No. 1 Sydney Sy Tancontian is optimistic of a fruitful campaign as she headlines the Philippine team in the 2026 Asia-Oceania Sambo Championship slated June 23 to 28 at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. Tancontian, 26, goes all out for her fourth overall gold medal when she defends her...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) is earmarking roughly ₱60 billion in financial assistance and benefit support, accelerating the scheduled pension hike and loosening loan requirements to shield members from an energy-crisis-induced spike in living costs. Robert Joseph M. de Claro, SSS...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday, April 15, condemned as “irresponsible and unacceptable” the reported use of cyanide in Ayungin Shoal, warning of serious environmental damage and signaling a possible diplomatic response as it awaits the results of a scientific...
The MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 hits the road on April 29 in Calatagan and no less than the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee (NST-IAC) has bestowed its recognition on the 14-stage race that features local and foreign teams. “The Philippine Sports Commission [PSC] supports the conduct of...
HYBE revealed on April 15 the final lineup for the 2026 Weverse Con Festival happening on June 6 and 7 at KSPO DOME and the 88 Lawn Field at Olympic Park in Seoul. The final additions to the festival are HYBE artists Zico, ENHYPEN, Soobin of Tomorrow X Together, Le Sserafim and aoen, alongside...
