The world feels more unstable than it has in decades. One day it’s a new trade war shaking up global markets. The next, a breakthrough in AI makes entire job categories uncertain. Add climate disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and economic volatility, and it’s no wonder people are feeling...
The Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF), or Fulbright Philippines, and Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (AFI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wednesday, May 14, to formalize a strategic partnership that will provide scholarship and training programs for Filipino students. (From...
Ancient artifacts, age-old artworks, and themed dioramas—these are just some of the things that come to mind when we think of museums. They allow visitors to get a glimpse of what life was like before. But apart from showcasing general culture and heritage, many museums around the world also...
Bank of the Philippine Islands’ stock brokerage arm BPI Securities Corporation is still sticking to its January forecast for the PSEi to end the year at the 7,600 level despite current market volatility that started with Trump’s election and his controversial tariff policy. “Our team did not...
Consumers will experience lower electricity bills in May, brought by lower transmission and ancillary service (AS) rates, according to National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). In a briefing on Wednesday, May 14, NGCP’s business and regulatory development head Julius Ryan Datingaling...
As the nation reflects on the 2025 midterm elections, the heroism of Filipino teachers stands out. However, their service continues to be marred by long-standing systemic issues, as reported by the Department of Education (DepEd) and teachers ' groups such as the Alliance of Concerned Teachers...
The Philippines touts a 5.6 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024, the highest in the region. With the highest GDP growth rate and one of the two biggest national budgets in ASEAN (2021-2025), it has little to show—except the lowest GDP per capita in the region. Besides, our 1.9...
The 2025 Philippine national and local elections on Monday, May 12, began generally peacefully and orderly in most parts of the country, but teachers’ groups reported significant disruptions due to recurring technical issues, raising public concern over the reliability of the automated electoral...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and other incumbent senators voted early on Election Day, Monday, May 12, for the 2025 midterm elections. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and his wife, Heart Evangelista voted early at the Buhatan Integrated School in Brgy. Buhatan,...
During the first half of the midterm Election Day, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported that its facilities and transmission lines remained stable—crucial for ensuring ballot machines operate smoothly throughout the day. In data revealed by the NGCP as of 11 a.m.,...
Local furniture manufacturers are seeking immediate government intervention to safeguard the industry from the impact of the 17-percent tariffs imposed by the United States on Philippine goods, citing the risk of potential factory closures and job losses. In a position paper addressed to the...
A Korean YouTuber in the Philippines was criticized for making videos of himself paying Filipino women to drink their breast milk. Korean media outlet JTBC’s news program “Crime Chief” reported that the Korean YouTuber produces content containing daily life, eating shows (“mukbang”) and...
