It was more than just a party — it was a city within a city. New Era Philippines just threw what might be their biggest celebration yet, marking 10 bold years of style, culture, and community. Held at the SMX Convention Center in Manila, the event transformed the venue into “New Era City”—a...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada slammed China’s attempt to block the screening of the Filipino documentary “Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea” shown at a film festival held in New Zealand. This was after the Chinese Consulate General in Auckland asked the...
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong named Ambassador-designate Marc Innes-Brown as the new ambassador to the Philippines. The announcement was made on July 6 by the Australia’s Foreign Ministry. Innes-Brown will replace outgoing Australian Ambassador to Manila Hae Kyong Yu, who completed her...
The Philippines and New Zealand are seeking to establish joint military training under the framework of their defense cooperation agreement which could ultimately lead to the expansion of the “Squad”. The Department of National Defense (DND) revealed that Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr....
The Philippines is seeing a steady increase in international destinations out of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), as its private operator ramps up improvement efforts to unlock new global opportunities. In a statement, New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) said more carriers are including Manila in...
Zobel-led real estate giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has acquired the landmark New World Hotel Makati in a strategic move that strengthens its footprint in the country’s leading financial and commercial hub. In a statement, ALI said the acquisition forms part of its subsidiary AyalaLand...
The Center for Community Transformation (CCT) Group of Ministries, a leading Christian development organization in the Philippines, has announced a major leadership transition with the appointment of Sandra “Sandy” E. Togonon as its new president. The move follows the Board of Trustees '...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday, June 26 said the Senate might move to its new building in Taguig City by 2027. Cayetano disclosed the new target date of the Senate’s transfer to the New Building at the sidelines of Sen. Pia Cayetano’s oath-taking ceremony at the new Taguig City Hall....
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, June 25, announced the approval of 20,000 new teaching positions for 2025—marking a major milestone in strengthening the Philippine public education system. DepEd, in a statement, confirmed that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has...
Young tycoon Leandro Legarda Leviste is raising a total of ₱34 billion from the divestment of his shares in solar producer SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) before assuming his new role as Congressman for the first district of Batangas in the House of Representatives on June 30, 2025. In a...
TACLOBAN CITY – The 8th Infantry “Stormtroopers” Division reported that seven New People’s Army rebels have been killed in Eastern Visayas, particularly on Samar Island. From May to June, five encounters led to the deaths of seven rebels and the recovery of nine firearms and other military...
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) said the Philippine peso has been among the worst-performing Asian currencies following the direct attack of the United States (US) on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend. Alongside the peso, South Korean Won (KRW) and Thai Baht (THB) have also...
