The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) has urged Asia-Pacific governments to take immediate and coordinated action to address mounting economic pressures, including trade fragmentation, energy market shocks, and persistent supply chain disruptions, warning that business confidence across the...
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez called on media practitioners to defend truth and uphold journalism’s role in democracy amid the growing threats of artificial intelligence (AI) and disinformation. Speaking at the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)...
BEIJING, China — The trade relationship between two of the world’s largest economies is expected to expand significantly in the near term as China looks to secure bilateral commitments with the United States (US) at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. Ambassador Chen...
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz is set to launch his 2026 Asian Tour in Manila, marking his return to the Philippines for a highly anticipated live performance. The concert is scheduled for October 27 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. “It is an honor to be returning to Asia. I’m deeply...
Japanese eyewear brand Jins previewed its most versatile eyewear yet alongside the unveiling of its refreshed space at SM Mall of Asia. The modern, minimalist store served as the perfect backdrop for the Jins Airframe Zero Gravity Balance Design Collection—ultra-lightweight eyeglass frames...
DAVAO CITY – A Manila-based political consultancy firm has denied circulating reports that it conducted a survey in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). In a statement, Publicus Asia Inc. clarified that it did not conduct any Pahayag 2026 2nd Quarter Survey claiming that...
The four-story, dome-shaped Museo de Galeón is officially open, and it’s a wonderful sight to behold. Offering an immersive, educational, and engaging look into Filipino maritime history, international trade, and our shipbuilding tradition, the museum has found its home at the Mall of Asia—and...
Members of Japanese girl group XG announced their second world tour, titled “The Core,” with Manila among its scheduled stops. “See you soon, Alphaz in Bangkok, Manila, Taipei, Melbourne and Sydney,” the group said in a social media post on April 23, referring to their fanbase. The tour...
Thought leaders and innovators in news publishing from across the globe will meet in the Philippines to discuss the future of journalism in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in the evolving role of technology in media. The three-day event, dubbed as Asia-Pacific’s largest news media event,...
The Gilas Pilipinas women’s 3x3 basketball team is leaving no stone unturned in its buildup, doing everything possible to peak at the right time as it eyes an impressive campaign in the upcoming 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Cup slated June 1 to 7 in Warsaw, Poland. Bannered by Gilas mainstay Afril...
Philippine economic growth in 2026 would have hit the government’s downgraded target range had the war in the Middle East been short-lived, according to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). However, the Bangkok-headquartered UNESCAP said a...
BEIJING, China — The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit this year is expected to help settle differences between the economic powerhouses of China and the United States (US), as the regional bloc works to affirm an open trade policy, according to China National Committee for Pacific...
