The continued expansion of digital infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) is on track to push the country’s electronic exports past the $50-billion mark and set a new all-time high this year, according to the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation Inc....
The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Cancer Center Project—touted as the Marcos Jr. administration’s first public-private partnership (PPP) project—failed to attract a single bidder, delaying the construction of a new 300-bed cancer hospital intended to help...
Top business group warned that public intimidation tactics threaten foreign direct investment, international trade, and tourism at a delicate moment for the country’s economic expansion. In a statement on Sunday, Aug. 9, six leading commercial associations rallied behind the Department of Foreign...
In its Philippine Property Market Briefing for the second quarter of 2026, Colliers Philippines said that the property market continues to show signs of resilience, with occupier demand, tourism recovery, affordable housing interest, and modern logistics requirements shaping opportunities for...
LAPU-LAPU CITY – Henri Schoeman rediscovered his winning form in Cebu, overcoming punishing heat, a choppy swim and a blustery bike course before fighting through cramps in the closing run to reclaim the men’s professional crown at the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu here on Sunday, Aug. 9. The...
For fans, seeing BINI and SB19 together is still enough to cause a stir. But for the two biggest names in P-pop, the moment was not as unusual as it looked from the outside. BINI and SB19 recently crossed paths ahead of their respective performances at Japan’s Summer Sonic Music Festival, taking...
Kris Aquino’s return to the spotlight has celebrities and fans celebrating. Among them is Bianca Gonzalez who welcomed her back with a simple but fitting message: “The Queen.” Baus Rufo joined in, deeming Kris “always iconic,” while Mela Habijan wrote, “long live our queen.” Neri...
Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro will undertake official visits to Brazil and Chile from Aug. 10 to 13 to strengthen the Philippines ' longstanding relations with the two Latin American nations as they commemorate the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The Department...
TV5 is leaning on nostalgia, familiar faces and new local dramas as it rolls out its programming lineup for the second half of 2026. At its “Tara, Kapatid!” Midyear Media and Trade Celebration on Aug. 6, the network announced a slate of programs that includes the return of veteran broadcaster...
Recognizing a renewed appreciation for executive sedans, Lexus Philippines has officially launched the all-new ES. The latest generation is a complete redesign and reflects the brand 's vision for the future of luxury mobility, combining electrified performance, intuitive technology, and...
Describing it as a "despicable and shameless act," the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Friday, Aug. 7, strongly condemned the display of white caskets and anti-China banners outside its Consular Section in Manila and at several locations across Metro Manila. In a statement issued by Embassy...
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) urged energy regulators to overhaul electricity billing rules and tighten caps on system losses, warning that high power tariffs continue to erode the country’s economic competitiveness and deter foreign investments. In a set of recommendations...
