The global oil price and supply shock caused by the war in the Middle East may reverse early 2026 gains by Philippine exporters, according to think tank Oxford Economics. In a report on Monday, March 30, Oxford Economics senior economist Sheana Yue said that while Asian goods exports started 2026...
Helping underprivileged communities has often begun with generosity, expressed through outreach programs, donation drives, and volunteer visits that bring moments of relief and connection. At the British School Manila (BSM), these efforts continue to matter, but they are also seen as the starting...
The Philippines’ goods trade with the rest of the world grew faster in February, ahead of the conflict in the Middle East posing a threat to the country’s exports. The latest preliminary Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data on Friday, March 27, showed that total external trade rose 10.7...
DAVAO CITY – A charity organization has built a day-care center for indigenous children in one of the most remote barangays here. The indigenous community of Sitio Pegalongan in Barangay Malamba in the hinterlands of Marilog District is now a beneficiary of a day-care center for almost 300...
President Marcos has encouraged women legislators to continue pushing for measures that safeguard women and children and efforts to open up more opportunities for them. Marcos made the call as he expressed his alliance to the Association of Women Legislators ' Foundation Inc.(AWLFI) of the...
By Nancy Andam More than 200 students from Foundation University presented their tech-enabled innovations during the university’s annual Digital Expo, held at Robinsons Dumaguete from March 5 to 7, 2026. At the heart of the city, a crowd gathered around screens, prototypes, and curious...
Globe, alongside the Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units, is supporting the continued expansion of Ayala Foundation’s Centex Digital Education program, reinforcing a shared commitment to improving access to quality digital learning for Filipino learners. The program...
One of the country’s top and most trusted online entertainment platforms, BingoPlus, is set to bring even more excitement to the 2026 Panagbenga Festival, joining the celebration until March 8 in Baguio City. The DigiPlus-owned online entertainment platform comes in as a platinum sponsor, adding...
The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), foreign embassies, and historical institutions gathered on Feb. 21, 2026 at the Memorare Manila 1945 Memorial in Intramuros to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Manila and honor more than 100,000 civilians killed during the month-long...
As the boundaries between work, wellness, and home continue to blur, the Philippines’ premier design events are returning to address the evolving needs of the modern Filipino. The Philippine International Furniture Show (PIFS) and Interior & Design Manila (IDM) will take place back-to-back at...
Six lucky winners drove home brand-new BYD Sealion 6 vehicles following the successful Grand Bingo Jackpot event of BingoPlus’ Cupid Panalo Shot held on Feb. 14, 2026. In addition to the six brand-new car winners, three players each pocketed P2,140,000 in cash prizes, bringing the total jackpot...
Social Good in the Philippines is entering a more demanding phase. Communities are asking deeper questions, not just about who is being helped, but whether programs create lasting change. In this environment, corporate social responsibility (CSR) plays an important role, but it must evolve from...
