The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is mobilizing $4 billion in financing to help its developing member countries (DMCs) cope with the economic fallout from the ongoing war in the Middle East, with the Philippines among those seeking assistance as higher fuel, food, fertilizer, and freight costs...
MANILA, Philippines, June 2026 —For the first time in Philippine history, thousands of runners will take over one of the nation 's most recognizable roads for a marathon unlike any other. On June 12 to 13, over 25,000 runners will gather at the SM Mall of Asia Complex for the Galaxy Manila...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro underscored the importance of regional cooperation, solidarity, and adherence to international law as she joined Asian leaders and policymakers at the 31st Nikkei Future of Asia Forum in Tokyo on Wednesday, June 10. In a statement,...
The Embassies of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, together with SM Supermalls, Blast TV, and the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), invite the public to the Pinoy Football Fiesta on Saturday, June 13, at the SM Mall of Asia’s MOA Sky in Pasay City. This free celebration brings together...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape trade processes across the Asia-Pacific region, but adoption remains limited as economies grapple with skills shortages, infrastructure costs, as well as regulatory challenges, according to a joint study by the Bangkok-based United Nations...
The Manila-based multilateral lender Asian Development Bank (ADB) has urged countries in Asia-Pacific to accelerate regional power connectivity as mounting geopolitical tensions, soaring electricity demand, as well as energy security risks threaten economic growth and household welfare across the...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is preparing a $10-million technical assistance (TA) grant to jump-start its newly launched Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative, a flagship regional program aimed at expanding cross-border electricity trade and accelerating renewable energy (RE) integration across Asia...
Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power Philippines and Emerging Power Inc. (EPI) have signed an agreement to jointly explore and develop up to 5,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy (RE) and gas-fired generation capacity across the country. In a statement on Thursday, June 4, the companies said the...
Local sports tourism gets another big shot in the arm when the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission under the NST-IAC comes off the wraps on June 23 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. "We had expected only about 500 athletes but those numbers are swelling...
Reforms in public procurement, infrastructure oversight, and accountability must be fully carried out to ensure that the billion-peso flood-control corruption scandal does not happen again and those responsible are made to answer, according to four governance and business groups. In a joint...
TernoCon 2025 Final Competition Night and Cultural Show drew attention for celebrating Philippine fine art through contemporary couture. That evening left many guests in awe of the craftsmanship presented on the runway, as emerging Filipino designers transformed paintings, sculptures, and...
The Quezon City government, through the Quezon City Health Department (QCHD) in partnership with SHAPE Asia, is advancing efforts to promote healthier food environments through a workshop with retail stakeholders in support of a proposed Healthy Food Retail Ordinance. SHAPE Asia is a regional...
