The moment came without hesitation. Over dinner with USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill, before the question had even fully landed, Erik Spoelstra leaned in and said, “I’m in.” Now that declaration carries history. Spoelstra — the Filipino-American architect of…
In the vibrant city of Shanghai, a Filipino musician has spent more than two decades bridging cultures through song. Moises “Moi” Sumile Jr., a singer and band leader from Davao, has become a quiet bridge between the Philippines and China,…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced that it is aiming to establish an AI-powered Philippines by 2028, unveiling its overarching framework called the National AI Strategy for the Philippines (NAIS PH). At the first National AI Stakeholders’ Conference…
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to become one of the world’s most attractive retirement destinations, leveraging its natural beauty, affordable cost of living, and the warmth of its people to draw foreign nationals and returning Filipinos, or balikbayans. Central…
Design Week Philippines 2025 drew to a close on Saturday, October 18, transforming Makati’s Ayala Triangle Gardens into a vibrant sanctuary for creativity, reflection, and shared well-being. The final day invited visitors to slow down, make with meaning, and connect…
Cebu reaffirmed its position as a model of foresight and inclusive progress during the 3rd Cebu Province Economic Forum, where leaders called for a decisive shift from resilience to readiness amid global and national uncertainties. Held on October 10, at…
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…
