The Philippines has captured “virtually none” of the manufacturing diversification away from China despite the ongoing “ China+1 ” strategy adopted by global companies, according to think tank Oxford Economics. In a report on Tuesday, June 30, Oxford Economics lead economist Alexandra...
Ford Philippines has officially opened its newly-constructed Ford Learning Center in Calamba, Laguna. The new facility will serve as the central hub for technical and non-technical training among Ford dealer personnel nationwide. The Ford Learning Center is a 1,500-square-meter training facility...
Virtual assistant (VA) has overtaken doctor as the dream job of most Filipinos, reflecting the country’s growing preference for flexible digital work while traditional professions continue to rank among the most sought-after occupations, a new international study by digital financial services...
Artificial intelligence is poised to become the defining technology of our generation. Like electricity and the internet before it, AI will transform how we work, learn, govern, and compete. But unlike previous technological shifts, AI has the potential to widen inequality at unprecedented speed....
Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary and Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) Chairman Frederick D. Go has praised the move by Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) to waive electronic fund transfer fees across its digital channels, describing it as a step toward eliminating banking...
The Philippines scored below the regional average in the World Bank’s latest Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+), underscoring persistent gaps in health, education, and employment outcomes despite outperforming the average for lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). In an April 2026 human capital...
The complaint involving Senator Joel Villanueva over alleged irregularities in flood-control projects is now under preliminary investigation, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said on Monday, June 29. “’Yung nga, for PI [preliminary investigation] na (That one is already for...
Award-winning Filipino actress Dolly de Leon has joined the cast of Netflix 's live-action series "Avatar: The Last Airbender," making her debut in the second season as twin sisters Lo and Li. De Leon first appeared in the season premiere, portraying the trusted advisers and firebending...
Malacañang said the relationship between the Philippines and China remains in good condition despite the spat between the Chinese Embassy and the Department of National Defense (DND). Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said there is no conflict between the two...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Pacific Command (USPACOM) completed a two-day bilateral maritime exercise near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite being shadowed by four Chinese vessels throughout the activity. The...
(TRIGGER WARNING: Physical Abuse) "Drag Race Philippines" Season 3 winner Maxie Andreison has issued a public apology after a 2023 video showing her physically confronting a fan resurfaced and went viral on social media. Maxie addressed the controversy during a TikTok Live before uploading a...
Suzuki Philippines is taking the fight to the competitive 150cc maxi scooter segment with their new contender, the Burgman 15. This new model is powered by a 149cc liquid cooled, fuel-injected, single cylinder engine, designed to offer more power while still returning fuel efficiency for everyday...
