Twenty-twenty-six marks the diamond anniversary of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Manila-based institution that stands at the forefront of the Asia-Pacific’s transition toward a more sustainable and resilient future. Since its establishment in 1966, the ADB has evolved from a traditional...
The influential Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is urging senators to come together to resolve the leadership crisis in the Senate, emphasizing that the continued uncertainty in government is becoming a hindrance to investments. MAP President Donald Lim told reporters that the...
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,...
Eight years ago, Yen Santos disappeared from the spotlight. Today, she 's finally ready to tell the story of what happened after the cameras stopped rolling. Once considered one of her generation 's brightest stars, Yen quietly stepped away from showbiz following her highly publicized...
Vice President Sara Duterte said on Wednesday, June 10, that she has entrusted all preparations for her upcoming Senate impeachment trial to her legal team, stressing that she will follow the advice and strategy crafted by her lawyers. In an interview in General Santos City, Duterte said she has...
The Mindanao grid is expected to return to normal conditions soon after being placed under yellow alert on Wednesday, June 10, following power supply disruptions partly caused by the recent 7.8-magnitude earthquake. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said roughly 800 megawatts (MW) of capacity initially...
Pool legends Efren “Bata” Reyes and Francisco “Django” Bustamante and carom ace Francisco de la Cruz banner the coaching staff of the newly-formed national sports association National League for Billiard Sports of the Philippines (NLBSPh). The NLBSPh replaced the Billiards Sports Congress...
As more Filipino MSMEs grow their online businesses, many are also dealing with the day-to-day demands that come with more orders. With an increase in order volume, the work of packing, shipping, and managing returns can begin to compete with the work that actually builds the business, leaving less...
The Philippine government has lodged a diplomatic protest and issued several demarches against China over the presence of a floating structure in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), a move that underscores continuing tensions in the West Philippine Sea nearly a decade after Manila 's...
Acting Senate President and Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, June 10, formally assumed responsibility for signing financial and administrative documents needed to release employee benefits and fund Senate offices. In an interview, Gatchalian told reporters that he has...
The Taguig City government announced it is ready to deploy personnel to assist in ongoing response operations in areas affected by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8. The Taguig City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) has placed its search and rescue...
Suzuki Philippines Incorporated introduced the all-new Suzuki e Vitara at the Philippine International Motor Show, marking the local debut of the brand’s first production-ready global battery-electric vehicle. The e Vitara enters the Philippine market as Suzuki’s next step into electrified...
