Jobless Filipinos increased in number to 1.94 million in February 2025 from 1.8 million last year, as the job market struggled to absorb over 40 percent of new job seekers. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the February 2025 figure reflects an increased annual unemployment...
A groundbreaking collagen-based dermal filler has officially launched in the Philippines, promising a new approach to facial rejuvenation. Deusaderm LIDO, an injectable Type I collagen gel with lidocaine, was introduced on March 26, 2025, by Taiwan’s Sunmax Biotechnology in partnership...
COZY GAMING 'Stardew Valley' is a farming simulator that lets players build a farm from scratch "Stardew Valley," the beloved indie farming simulator game, is bringing its Festival of Seasons orchestral concert to Manila next year. As announced by Film Concerts PH, the concert will...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The Police Regional Office-1 deployed 5,000 police personnel and force multipliers in the Ilocos region to secure three major events – Holy Week, summer vacation, and the mid-term elections. Police Brig. Gen. Lou F. Evangelista, PRO-1 chief, said they...
Victor Lim Industrialist Victor Lim has been elected as the new president of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), signaling a focus on continued business and socio-civic development. Lim's election, which followed three rounds of voting...
Tourists at Lio Airport Traveling to El Nido, Palawan, is about to get easier with new direct flights from Clark International Airport (CRK) to El Nido Airport (ENI), launching on March 30, 2025. The added route provides travelers an alternative departure point for those heading to one of...
Curating a look for the summer season should always be fun, vibrant, and an invitation to adventure. But if fashion inspiration isn’t hitting you right now, you may want to take some stylish cues from the characters you see on film and TV. These characters aren’t just fashionable—they embody...
Poor and vulnerable countries, including the Philippines, will be the most impacted by the sweeping tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on all foreign-origin goods coming to the United States (US), according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). UNCTAD, an...
GUEST COLUMNIST The Philippine Army (PA), on March 22, 2025, commemorated the 128th anniversary of its founding. In his speech, Lt. Gen. Roy Galido PA, the commanding general of the PA, remarked, “Our role is clear, to safeguard the land domain while supporting coastal and littoral...
The use of dietary supplements and the marketing of these products have ballooned globally in the last two decades. Unfortunately, the development and marketing of these products are not as strictly regulated compared to prescription drugs. This raises concerns as to their safety and...
CLINICAL MATTERS When legendary Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home under mysterious circumstances, there were many theories as to what had happened. One of the last things people expected was that a little-known virus named Hantavirus was...
Senator Cynthia Villar highlighted the importance of strengthening the local food industry, supporting farmers, and ensuring food security as she joined the 17th Philippine Food Expo. The event was hosted by the Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization (PhilFoodEx) and Spencer Food...
