Travellers International Hotel Group Inc. (TIHGI), the operator behind Manila’s Newport World Resorts, is expanding its footprint in the Philippines with the launch of two new Gordon Ramsay restaurant concepts at Mactan Newtown in Cebu. This follows the success of the Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill Philippines, which opened at Newport World Resorts in Parañaque […]

As digital connectivity reshapes the way we live and work, businesses must adapt to meet the growing demand for speed, efficiency, and real-time access. LBC Express, a stalwart in the Philippines’ logistics and remittance sector, has not only kept pace with this shift but has emerged as a leader, offering innovative services that cater to […]

With its dramatic limestone cliffs, glass-clear lagoons, and teeming marine life, Palawan has once again captured the world’s imagination. On April 22, U.S. News & World Report unveiled its annual ranking of the 24 Best Islands to Visit, placing this Philippine paradise at the very top. “This Philippine archipelago’s 1,700-plus islands and islets entice adventure […]

In the stifling heat of a Manila afternoon, where giant fans stirred the incense-laced air, parishioners packed into the Sacred Heart Parish Shrine to bid farewell not just to a pope, but to “Lolo Kiko.” The screens above the altar broadcast the funeral of Pope Francis from Rome, but in this corner of Asia’s Catholic […]

CIMB Bank is under fire after multiple users reported unauthorized fund transfers, with some losing as high as P400,000. Victims say they followed cybersecurity best practices and did not share login details or click suspicious links. Social media is now flooded with screenshots of similar incidents, all involving sudden, unexplained transfers to unknown CIMB accounts. […]

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved an executive order allowing the issuance of Digital Nomad Visas (DNVs) to foreign remote workers, aiming to boost Philippine tourism and the economy. Executive Order No. 86, signed on April 24, authorizes the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to issue DNVs to non-immigrant foreigners working remotely for clients or […]

Office rents in Metro Manila continued to weaken in the first quarter of 2025 as vacancies persisted, despite a surge in leasing activity. With no new Grade A office space delivered during the period and further construction delays pushing expected completions to the second quarter, building owners find themselves with more time to fill their […]

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has paid tribute to three trailblazing Filipino women who have achieved a feat so rare, fewer than 500 people worldwide have managed it — visiting all 193 United Nations member states. In a courtesy call at Malacañan Palace on Thursday, the President met with Odette Ricasa, Luisa Yu, and Kach Medina […]

International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) is doubling down on the Philippines, earmarking up to $1.2 billion to transform its Manila hotel-casino complex and ride the country’s booming gaming market. The Hong Kong-listed firm secured a provisional license from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) as it works toward a full gaming permit, with plans to […]

PLDT’s data center subsidiary Vitro Inc. opened the Philippines’ first hyperscale facility purpose-built for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads on Wednesday, a move the company says signals the country’s ambition to become a digital hub in Southeast Asia. Vitro Sta. Rosa (VSR), a 50-megawatt facility located in Laguna province’s growing tech corridor, aims to attract global […]