Bilateral relations between the Holy See and the Philippines will reach their 75th anniversary on April 8, a milestone that underscores one of Asia’s longest-standing church-state relationships, shaped by shared history, faith, and social engagement. A commemorative Mass will be…
The World Bank has approved a $1 billion program aimed at strengthening agricultural productivity, climate resilience, and job creation in the Philippines, with at least five million farmers expected to benefit from the initiative. The funding will support the Philippines…
Environmental law group ClientEarth and the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) signed a memorandum of understanding on March 23 to strengthen environmental governance and support sustainable energy development in watershed reservations across the Philippines. The agreement brings together legal expertise and…
As Maundy Thursday unfolds across the Philippines—when churches fill for the Last Supper Mass and families begin their Visita Iglesia rounds—the call to pause takes on new meaning in an age of constant notifications. This Holy Week, the Catholic Bishops’…
Public anger over pump prices is again colliding with the oil industry’s reliance on global pricing norms, with Chevron Philippines president Pongtorn Tangmanuswong defending “replacement cost” as key to keeping fuel flowing. He framed the case with a simple analogy:…
In Southeast Asia’s tech scene, the startup ecosystem is rapidly evolving. Parallel to this growth is companies’ ability to build products at breakneck speed. Today’s tools—artificial intelligence, no-code platforms, and widely available technical talent—mean that teams can move from idea…
GITEX AI ASIA, Asia’s largest and most global tech, AI, and startup event, will take place on April 9-10, 2026 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, bringing together technology leaders, enterprises, startups, investors, and governments to build trust and scale…
A decade after hackers siphoned off US$81 million from Bangladesh’s central bank, Dhaka’s envoy in Manila said the remaining funds laundered through the Philippines could still be recovered, as legal and criminal proceedings continue across multiple jurisdictions. Bangladesh Ambassador to…
In light of current global and local developments, including rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026 affirms that the event will proceed as scheduled from April 9 to 12, 2026. As the country navigates…
Calidad Realty Services Inc. marked its fifth anniversary with a strategy to expand its presence nationwide, positioning itself as a rising brokerage in the Philippines while unveiling a high-performance sales unit to drive its next phase of growth. The celebration,…
