The diamond business is cracking—not just metaphorically, but economically. A gemstone once sold as a timeless store of value is now being remade in laboratories. The result isn’t imitation; it’s disruption. Lab-grown diamonds—chemically identical to mined stones—are upsetting decades of…
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) called on private developers to deliver on their pledged housing commitments under the Marcos administration’s flagship housing program during the 33rd National Developers Convention held recently in Makati City. “SHDA and…
Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce is mobilizing the country’s fast-growing influencer industry — now home to more than 3 million content creators — to help local brands reach international markets through a strategic partnership with the Thai Influencer Association (TIA). Poonpong…
Balancing immediate urban needs with long-term climate and social resilience is proving difficult for city leaders in the Philippines, new findings from an Expo City Dubai global survey reveal. The 2025 Urban Readiness Report, developed with YouGov and based on…
Amid the glow of the harvest moon, the Mid-Autumn Festival offers more than lanterns and mooncakes—it invites pause, reflection, and the quiet companionship of tea. Celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, the festival is one…
On the southern coast of Panglao Island, where the shore glows pale against the Bohol Sea, South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao – MGallery Collection opens as a quiet invitation to rediscover the island through family, culture, and connection. As…
On a humid September afternoon, the Metropol Restaurant in Admiralty was packed wall to wall—office workers in tailored shirts, elderly couples nursing tea, and overseas Filipinos trickling in from nearby floors of the United Centre. Everyone seemed to have heard…
In a world where tensions run high and differences often dominate headlines, the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) offers a vision of connection, dialogue, and cooperation among nations. Rather than focusing on conflict, it emphasizes the richness of cultural diversity, the…
A global leader in data management, Synology underscored the critical role of robust data protection strategies amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) during its participation as a Gold Sponsor at the AIBP Summit Philippines 2025 on September 23…
Yan Lianke, one of China’s most acclaimed yet controversial novelists, says his idea of literary freedom depends on discipline, not defiance. “Freedom in writing, discipline in publishing,” he says — a phrase that reflects both artistic conviction and survival. At…
