Stressing that there are many underrepresented sectors in business, Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Philippines Chair Joey Concepcion called for a more inclusive and borderless ASEAN digital economy. Speaking at the ASEAN Tech Summit Manila 2026 on...
As extreme weather events increasingly paralyze both urban and rural areas, the 2026 Stormwater Summit brought together relevant stakeholders from both the private and public sectors at Makati Shangri-La to discuss best practices. The landmark event gathered policymakers, government officials,...
AIESEC in the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) successfully launched its flagship youth leadership event, the Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) 2026, held from July 13 to 18, under the theme “Momentum: Moving Youth Leadership Forward,” led by Dana Angela Belo. Building on the success...
The University of Sto. Tomas (UST) Faculty of Engineering launched the inaugural IM-PaCT 2026: UST Engineering Partners Summit, bringing together leaders from academia, industry, government, and the alumni sector in a shared commitment to advancing engineering education in the Philippines. Held at...
The International Pet Summit (IPS) Philippines 2026 is set to make a big comeback on July 24 to 26, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila, following the overwhelming success of its 2025 edition. Co-organized by the PVDA Foundation, Inc. and the Philippine Veterinary Drug and Nutrition...
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Since he started work as NATO secretary-general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to the world 's biggest military alliance, employing outright flattery to dissuade U.S. President Donald Trump from...
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey is rolling out sweeping security measures for the upcoming NATO summit, deploying tens of thousands of police and placing air defenses on high alert, while banning public gatherings and imposing controversial restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly. That...
Premium grocery retailer The Marketplace officially opened its newest store on June 26, 2026, marking another milestone in its continued expansion across key lifestyle and residential destinations in the Philippines. The new branch is located on the second floor of Molito Lifestyle Center, Madrigal...
HONG KONG - Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John KC Lee highlighted the promise of collaboration between two of the world’s most dynamic economic engines - the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Greater Bay Area (GBA) - with Hong Kong acting as a “connector” to facilitate...
HONG KONG - Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina A. Roque said here on Tuesday, June 30, that the Philippines is open and ready to be the Greater Bay Area’s (GBA) strategic partner of choice in entering the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) market. “To our partners...
President Marcos is back in Manila after a short trip to Russia, which he described as "very productive." Marcos and his delegation arrived at 4:02 p.m. at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Friday, June 19, Malacañang said. In his arrival statement, Marcos said that during his trip, he joined...
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind U.S. President Donald Trump 's tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further extend a shaky ceasefire — even though he 's offered scant specificity...
