For many actors, landing a memorable role is already a career milestone. For Ruben Maria Soriquez, however, the journey has been about constantly reinventing himself, actor, filmmaker, musician, and now, once again, an internationally recognized performer. The Filipino-Italian actor is celebrating...
National Artist Nora Aunor continues to prove that her influence on Philippine entertainment extends far beyond her lifetime. The late screen legend is set to receive the 2026 World-Class Icon of Philippine Cinema and Performing Arts Award, a posthumous recognition that adds to the growing list of...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) formalized a landmark initiative on Monday, March 9, to modernize teacher education in the Philippines through the establishment of Teacher Education Excellence Centers (TEECs) nationwide. DepEd Secretary and...
In Ayala Land’s developments, sustainability is embedded in how buildings are designed, operated, and managed every day. Through smarter energy use and more efficient systems, the developer has consistently demonstrated that responsible growth can be both practical and future-ready, a commitment...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr. led the military’s first flag-raising ceremony for 2026 at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Monday, Jan. 5, to welcome the New Year with a call for four attitudes for all miitary personnel. In his speech, Brawner ...
Ayala Corp. secured three top honors at the recent Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards, achieving a rare sweep of every category in which it was nominated. The Zobel-led conglomerate was recognized as one of Asia’s Most Influential Companies, Top Community Centric Companies,...
For many Filipinos, education is not just a personal pursuit but a lifelong promise to family and community. This holds true for Kris Marianne Collado-Galapia, a 26-year-old Filipina who recently graduated with Summa Cum Laude honours from York University in Canada. Hailing from the small town of...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is seen as a transformative tool in empowering small businesses, especially in mentorship, Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion said. Concepcion, who is also the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Philippines chair, said that...
The Palawan Group of Companies (PGC) earned a momentous international distinction at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, taking home seven major awards, including two coveted Gold Stevies for Excellence in Innovation and Brand Development. This global recognition highlights PGC’s mission to...
Sy family flagship SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) bagged titles of Asia’s Most Influential Companies and Top Sustainability Advocates in Asia at the Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability Awards 2024 (ACES). “We are grateful for the recognition and are inspired to continue to work even...
Lance Gokongwei, President and CEO of JG Summit Holdings, Inc., is the recipient of the 2024 EY-Bank of Singapore Asean Entrepreneurial Excellence Award. Gokongwei is recognized for his exemplary leadership and significant contributions to the Southeast Asian business landscape. Businessman...
The "Go Green with Taiwan" project announces 17 semifinalists from 12 countries. The selected nations include Kenya, Canada, the UK, Luxembourg, Hungary, Ukraine, the UAE, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia. The initiative, which ran from June 19 to August 31, 2024,...
