Before the break of dawn, Jose Cabanza Jr. of Barangay La Huerta in Parañaque wakes up to prepare his fishing equipment before heading to Manila Bay by sunrise to haul in his catch for the day. But for fishers like Jose, not every day is a good day. “Pabago-bago po [ang kita] katulad ngayon,...
The ASEAN Foundation launched Scam Ready ASEAN, a regional initiative aimed at strengthening prevention against online scams across Southeast Asia. The programme was unveiled at the Google 2026 Online Safety Dialogue in Kuala Lumpur earlier today, a forum bringing together policymakers, industry...
Eighty families in the City of Mati now have safer homes and renewed opportunities after Globe, Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI) and Makati Development Corporation (MDC) turned over shelter kits to residents displaced by earthquakes and fires. The initiative helped families secure stable living spaces...
Continuing the year-long celebrations of 70 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan, the two countries marked the milestone in a different register—through a fashion show that interpreted their shared history in design. In partnership with the Embassy of Japan and the...
DAVAO CITY - Filipino young golfers grabbed the spotlight as Team Philippines 1 won the title in the 8-and-under category of the inaugural Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) World Team Championships on Saturday, April 18, at the Apo Golf and Country Club here. Representing the JGFP...
DAVAO CITY — A total of 150 players from 14 countries take center stage as the first ever Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) World Team Championships begins Friday, April 17, at the Apo Golf and Country Club here. Young golfers from host nation Philippines lead the participating...
Battling cancer is never easy. That’s why it is disheartening to see anyone face it, especially when it involves children. But with proper help and support, there is always hope. During the Can Beat It 2026 graduation ceremony at The Manila Prince Hotel, the I Want to Share Foundation (IWTS)...
Bacolod City, widely known as the City of Smiles, is also celebrated for its iconic desserts such as piaya and Napoleones. For many locals, indulging in these treats is part of the city’s charm. But while Filipinos love sweets, a doctor from the ETCS Health Station warns that starting healthy...
Following public curiosity surrounding the management of the late Nora Aunor’s estate, Ian de Leon has immediately clarified that his adopted siblings are not being excluded in any plans related to their mother’s legacy, intellectual property, and estate. When asked where his adopted siblings...
While global geopolitical tensions send fertilizer prices soaring and threaten to shrink Philippine rice and vegetable outputs, a domestic antidote has been decades in the making. As the region 's most import-dependent nation, the Philippines is uniquely exposed to $800-per-ton urea prices...
The collapse of peace talks between the United States (US) and Iran over the weekend could hurt semiconductor manufacturers in Asia, including the Philippines, according to British banking giant Barclays. “A prolonged energy disruption could lead to a tail-risk scenario that hits semiconductor...
Now a licensed architect, Metrobank Foundation–Boysen scholar Rheanna Yzabelle R. De Guzman reflects on how steady support and determination lead to success. She describes her journey as a “full circle” moment—from dreaming about the profession to officially becoming part of it. Her...
