Long before cigars became fixtures of private lounges and curated menus, they were part of daily life in Central America, where tobacco leaves were rolled and smoked well before the arrival of Europeans. When Spanish…
Adidas brings back the Trefoil with 2026 World…
Adidas has unveiled its away kits for 25 partner nations ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, including 13 teams already qualified for the tournament. The collection leans into heritage, pulling from classic World Cup…
Philippine cinema steps onto global stage at FILMART…
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is leading a Philippine delegation to the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) from March 17 to 20, positioning local films and producers for wider…
Philippines secures $800-M World Bank loan to boost…
The Philippines secured an $800 million World Bank loan to reinforce fiscal buffers, sharpen its appeal to private investors, and tackle persistent skills gaps, as officials move to sustain growth amid rising global uncertainty and…
Youth leaders gathered in Manila to advocate for…
Youth leaders from across Southeast Asia and Japan gathered in Manila for the ASEAN Youth Environmental Diplomacy Summit (AYEDS) 2026, which aims to highlight the crucial role of young leaders in advancing solutions to plastic…
Gold, dollar rising together: A strange market signal—and…
The relationship between gold and the U.S. dollar is supposed to be simple. When one rises, the other falls. A stronger dollar usually pushes gold lower; a weaker dollar tends to lift it. The logic…
Philippine bakery-cafe Mary Grace opens first international outlet…
Beloved Filipino bakery-café Mary Grace has made its overseas debut in Singapore, bringing its famed ensaymadas, nostalgic cakes, and home-style Filipino dishes to Tras Street. The long-awaited opening on Friday, March 13, marked the brand’s…
Leandro Leviste buys historic German house where Jose…
A house in a quiet German village where José Rizal once lived while studying ophthalmology has been purchased by Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste, who plans to preserve the property and convert it into…
Sea turtle conservation project in Batangas reaches eighth…
Along the shoreline of Seafront Residences in San Juan, Batangas, volunteers gather as dozens of newly hatched Olive Ridley sea turtles emerge from the sand and begin their slow crawl toward the water. The release…
Young Filipino aces eye Asian stage as Pickle…
Cebu returns to the national pickleball spotlight as rising Filipino talents chase a pathway to the Asian stage in Pickle Fest 2026. The five-day festival, which began on March 11 at Net and Paddle Cebu…