SKAL International Makati has announced the recipients of its 32nd Tourism Personality Awards, scheduled on Feb. 26, 2026, at the Okada Manila Grand Ballroom 1. SKALPresident Capt. Stanley Ng said the “annual prestigious award recognizes individuals in the travel and tourism industry who have...
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, on Saturday, Feb. 14 rejected allegations that linked him to the crimes outlined in the International Criminal Court’s recent Document Containing the Charges (DCC), wherein his name was listed among several individuals tagged as alleged...
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go questioned his inclusion by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the list of eight alleged indirect co-perpetrators in the crimes against humanity case linked to former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs. In a brief exchange with Senator...
The Horti Filipina International Plant Show will formally open on Feb. 20 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, bringing together plant lovers, collectors, growers, and horticulture enthusiasts from across the Philippines and abroad. The opening will kick off a three-day event, which will...
CEBU CITY – The Mactan-Cebu International Airport welcomed 1.3 million travelers last January, its highest passenger traffic for a single month. Total arrivals were 15 percent higher compared to the same period last year. Airport officials said the record-breaking figure highlights the sustained...
Asiabest Group International Inc. is setting up a wholly owned subsidiary, ABG Modular, which will serve as its platform to scale modern modular construction solutions in the Philippines. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Tuesday, Feb. 3, the firm said ABG Modular is...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, February 2, underscored the importance of learner participation in shaping education reforms as it moves toward a more future-ready and learner-centered system, with a focus on strengthening foundations in early education. During the International Day...
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Wednesday, Jan. 21, marked his 64th birthday with a social media statement emphasizing his commitment to justice, national sovereignty, and patriotism amid ongoing controversy surrounding alleged international charges against him. In his post, Dela Rosa...
International arrivals in the Philippines climbed to 6.48 million in 2025, a strong post-pandemic recovery that remained below pre-pandemic levels of about eight million, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the Bureau of Immigration (BI) recorded 5.9...
Jollibee Foods Corp. clarified that its international business will operate as an entirely separate entity rather than a subsidiary following its planned spin-off, seeking to address investor concerns regarding the governance and liquidity of the new offshore vehicle. In a media briefing, Jollibee...
Jollibee Foods Corp.’s ambitious plan to spin off its international business and list it on a United States (US) stock exchange is facing pushback from Philippine market regulators and analysts, who warn that local investors may find themselves holding shares they cannot easily trade. The...
Mark your calendars as the 26th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta takes flight from Feb. 13 to 15, 2026, bringing three days of color, energy, and sky-high excitement to New Clark City in Tarlac. This upcoming edition is set to be one of the biggest yet, featuring 22 new...
