The country’s electronics sector is pushing for reforms to position the Pax Silica artificial intelligence (AI) industrial hub in New Clark City as a launchpad to strengthen its role in the global supply chain for emerging technologies. In a position paper, the Semiconductor and Electronics...
The Philippines retained its position as Southeast Asia’s second-most favorable environment for philanthropy, trailing only Singapore, as widespread individual donations and strong corporate backing helped cushion civil society groups against rising operational costs. According to the 2026 Doing...
The continued expansion of digital infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) is on track to push the country’s electronic exports past the $50-billion mark and set a new all-time high this year, according to the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation Inc....
Adopting a uniform five percent tariff rate on corn imports could generate ₱17.2 billion in net economic gains as consumer savings offset losses for local farmers and government revenues, according to advocacy group Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF). Speaking at a Tariff Commission (TC)...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has been named the Philippines’ top performing and most trusted mayor after receiving the highest rating in a nationwide assessment of local chief executives by the RPMD Foundation Inc. Belmonte recorded the highest overall governance rating among city mayors...
While UNIQLO’s LifeWear philosophy is about improving everyday life through clothing, its impact goes well beyond apparel. In celebration of the brand’s upcoming 15th anniversary in the country in 2027, as well as the ongoing 70th Friendship Year between the Philippines and Japan, UNIQLO...
The HERO Foundation Inc. held its Annual Board Meeting on July 23, 2026, led by Chairman Fernando Zobel de Ayala and attended by the Foundation 's distinguished Board of Trustees. The meeting reaffirmed the Board 's unwavering commitment to expanding educational opportunities for...
NEW YORK — Stephen Colbert, whose 11-year tenure as host of "The Late Show" was marked by his frequent criticism of President Donald Trump, has received an anti-censorship award from a foundation founded by author, playwright and publisher Ishmael Reed. Colbert was among the honorees at the 47th...
Agricultural innovations create the greatest impact when they are embraced and shared by farmers themselves. This farmer-led approach earned the Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF), the Outstanding CSR Project in Enterprise Development award at the 2026 League of Corporate Foundations CSR Guild Awards...
As climate change continues to intensify disasters across the Philippines, one message emerged during the USBONG: Transdisciplinary Forum on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) on June 30: some of the country 's climate adaptation strategies have been rooted in nature. Held at Novotel Manila Araneta...
More than 1,500 children in El Nido will build stronger foundations for long-term learning through CENTEX Early Grades, a partnership program of the Municipality of El Nido, the Department of Education Division of Palawan, Palawan State University, and Ayala Foundation. The program will cover 28...
More than 1,500 free healthcare services were delivered to residents of San Pablo City as SM Foundation marked its 50th medical mission of the year. The initiative expanded access to preventive healthcare for residents from 10 barangays, serving communities in San Rafael, San Roque, San Nicolas,...
