The Department of Tourism (DOT) is spotlighting the Philippines’ culinary heritage at the first-ever Terra Madre Asia Pacific in Bacolod, featuring two Michelin-recognized chefs in hands-on workshops showcasing Filipino flavors and sustainable practices. Palm Grill’s Michelin-recognized Miguel...
BACOLOD CITY – The inaugural Terra Madre Asia and Pacific, jointly hosted by this highly urbanized city and the province of Negros Occidental, puts a spotlight on the emerging slow food communities in the Philippines. The five-day event, which opened on Wednesday at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) showcased the Philippines’ effort to turn local food traditions into global influence as it hosted the first-ever Terra Madre Asia & Pacific 2025 at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon in Bacolod City on Wednesday, Nov. 19. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the...
Blinks, get ready to jump! The official Blackpink pop-up store is making is now in Metro Manila, bringing an exclusive lineup of must-have merchandise for fans. The pop-up will run until 23, 2025 at Level 3, North Main Mall, SM Mall of Asia. The store features a wide selection of collectibles...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) on Tuesday, Nov. 18, brought together senior maritime officials from four other nations for high-level discussions aimed at strengthening coordination against cross-border maritime threats. PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan...
Some 170 distressed Filipinos are still waiting for repatriation from scam hubs across Southeast Asia, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday, Nov. 12. DFA spokesperson Angelica Escalona said these Filipinos in scam hub areas have “active requests for assistance” from the...
SM Development Corporation (SMDC) is set to host this year’s biggest lifestyle and property showcase, the SMDC Good Life Expo 2025, happening on November 21 to 23 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. Bringing together homebuyers, investors, and lifestyle enthusiasts, the three-day celebration will...
Despite tougher competition and the entry of more than 550 new universities, over 30 Philippine universities earned spots in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia 2026 — marking one of the country’s strongest performances yet in the prestigious regional list. The...
Rediscover the timeless magic of the season with “We Wish You a MOA Christmas,” SM Mall of Asia’s grand and heartwarming celebration that brings back the classic Christmas you’ve always cherished. From Sept. 16, 2025, to Jan. 9, 2026, MOA transforms into a dazzling festive wonderland...
Asia United Bank (AUB) reported a nine-percent improvement in net income to ₱9.4 billion in the first nine months of 2025 from the ₱8.6 billion earned in the same period last year, on the back of higher revenues and improved operational efficiency. The bank said in a disclosure to the...
Emphasizing that playing the lottery should always remain a form of safe and enjoyable entertainment—not a financial risk—the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Wednesday, October 29, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting responsible gaming during the 2025 Asia-Pacific Lottery...
The Po family is consolidating its business empire, using their holding company, Zephryn Holdings Inc., to acquire a controlling 45.7 percent stake in investment arm Century Pacific Group Inc. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, CPGI subsidiaries Century Pacific Food Inc. and...
