The Blockchain Council of the Philippines recognized the country’s leading Web3 innovators at the Block Awards 2025, held on June 11 during Philippine Blockchain Week in Manila. The annual awards ceremony recognized 10 individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the nation’s fast-growing blockchain ecosystem—spanning education, community building, regional development, and regulatory leadership. […]

The Philippine government has expanded the list of value-added tax (VAT)-exempt medicines to cover more treatments for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and mental illnesses, in a move aimed at easing healthcare costs and improving access to essential drugs. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto directed the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to fast-track implementation of the […]

Before the coffee brews and the roosters crow, a Filipino dad in Vancouver is already saying goodnight—not to the close of his own day, but to his daughter, half a world away, blinking up at him through a tablet screen. This is modern fatherhood: fewer hugs and high-fives, more buffering and bedtime calls. For a […]

As the Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) marks its 10th year, the latest report shows a modest rise in global morale. But behind the numbers, Filipino seafarers—who comprise a third of the world’s maritime workforce—continue to shoulder the burdens of a strained industry aboard aging vessels. The Q1 2025 index, released by The Mission to Seafarers, […]

Every June 12, the Philippines marks its Independence Day—but let’s be honest, for many, it’s less about history and more about holiday plans. It’s a day off, a beach trip, or a quick post with a waving flag emoji, a catchy caption, and the obligatory hashtag: #HappyIndependenceDay. And just like that, a moment once defined […]

The National Museum of the Philippines has received a remarkable donation: 17 ancient earthenware pots, dating back 1,500 to 2,000 years, repatriated from Australia after more than five decades in private care. In a handover ceremony held on May 30 at the Philippine Consulate in Sydney, the collection—believed to have been excavated from sites in […]

Long before recorded history, a small island in the Philippine archipelago was already buzzing with maritime innovation. On the rugged shores of Mindoro, 35,000 years ago, early humans were not merely surviving—they were navigating open seas, forging tools from giant clamshells, and connecting with distant cultures across a vast oceanic frontier. In an astonishing reappraisal […]

On Broadway’s most dazzling night, three Filipino Americans didn’t just take home Tony Awards—they took command of the stage, the spotlight, and the narrative. At New York City’s iconic Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, the 78th Annual Tony Awards became an unexpected but thrilling showcase of Fil-Am excellence. Darren Criss, Nicole Scherzinger, and Marco […]

As economic pressures mount across the developing world, the Philippines should shift its focus—placing jobs, not aid, at the heart of its fight against poverty. That opportunity lies in harnessing the country’s most abundant asset: its people. With nearly 1.2 billion young people in emerging economies reaching working age over the next decade—and only an […]

R+T Asia wrapped its 20th edition with record-breaking attendance and international reach, solidifying its position as Asia’s premier trade fair for the sun shading and door/gate industries. The event also commemorated the 60th anniversary of the global R+T brand, signaling its long-standing influence in the built environment sector. Held from May 26 to 28 at […]