From May 15 to 18, the Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center in Hunan will host the 2025 Changsha International Construction Machinery Expo, a major event for the global construction machinery industry. Also known as the Changsha International Construction Equipment Expo, CICEE refers to the same event, with “machinery” highlighting the heavy-duty machines on display […]

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is leading this year’s National Heritage Month (NHM) with a renewed focus on community engagement, sustainability, and the digitization of cultural records. Anchored on the theme “Preserving Legacies, Building Futures: Empowering Communities through Heritage,” the celebration highlights heritage not as a relic of the past but […]

The first electric jeepney (e-jeepney) assembled in the Philippines has rolled off the production line following the inauguration of a new manufacturing plant by the LCS Group of Companies and its South Korean partner, Electric Mobility ON (Emon), a firm led by Korean automotive experts. The factory, located in the Lima Technology Center Special Economic […]

The Philippines is rapidly losing ground in the race to attract Chinese tourists, trailing behind regional neighbors like Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. According to a recent Dragon Trail International survey, less than 1% of Chinese travelers planning overseas trips in 2025 expressed interest in visiting the country—placing it alongside far-flung destinations like Denmark and Canada. […]

The Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA) is celebrating its 55th anniversary with a renewed call for systemic housing reform, as the Philippines confronts a growing backlog of more than 6.5 million units. The milestone event, set for May 20, 2025, at Marquis Events Place in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, underscores the association’s continued relevance […]

After three successful editions, the Changsha International Construction Equipment Exhibition (CICEE) has evolved into a premier global industry event. It integrates international forums, global competitions, cutting-edge technology exchanges, and showcases the latest achievements of enterprises worldwide. The 2025 CICEE will be held from May 15 to 18, 2025, at the Changsha International Convention and Exhibition […]

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 […]