The road to Taipei is officially open, and for Filipino runners, the 2026 EVA Air Marathon is shaping up as more than a destination race—it’s a statement. Set for October 25 in Taiwan’s capital, the…
How a Filipino nurse found purpose beyond the…
He crossed borders to earn a living but found his calling in fixing the systems that decide who gets cared for—and how well. For Job Marconi Mascardo, an overseas Filipino nurse, migration was never an…
Philippines repurposes Osaka pavilion for ASEAN tourism push
What began as a national showcase at a world exposition in Japan is being recast as a working asset for tourism trade in Southeast Asia, as the Philippines extends the afterlife of its Expo pavilion…
Legacy Filipino chocolate brand Serg’s targets 2026 comeback
After years of delays caused by the pandemic, extreme weather, and operational setbacks, Filipino chocolate brand Serg’s has set 2026 as its new target for returning to the market, opting for a cautious, small-scale relaunch…
Grab, Move It expand on-trip protection through enhanced…
In photo are, from left, Clarize Morito, Grab Philippines head of central operations; Wayne Jacinto, Move It general manager; Cocolife healthcare division head, Atty. Alloysius Yebra; and Cocolife first vice president and head of sales…
Diet choices seen as pathway to better metabolic…
What Filipinos eat each day is increasingly being viewed not just as tradition or convenience, but as a practical lever for improving long-term health. As metabolic illnesses rise across the Philippines, health experts are placing…
Paraguay opens its doors to Filipino travelers—no visa…
Paraguay’s location within South America From the red-earth plains of South America’s heartland to river cities shaped by centuries of trade, Paraguay has long been a place travelers stumble upon rather than seek out. That…
Sardines gain spotlight in global health campaign
The world’s metabolic health crisis has found an unlikely champion: the sardine. At a Manila press conference, health experts and industry leaders introduced the 2026 “Year of the Sardine,” reframing a pantry staple as a…
A gas discovery that delays, not solves, the…
A decade after the last major find, a new offshore gas discovery east of Malampaya has revived a long-running question in Philippine energy policy: how much time can domestic gas realistically buy before imports become…
China envoy highlights dialogue, cooperation amid maritime disputes…
China’s new ambassador to the Philippines delivered his clearest message yet to Manila’s media corps: the country “does not need to choose sides” between Beijing and Washington, even as unresolved disputes in the South China…