STI Education Systems Holdings Inc. (STI Holdings), one of the largest private education networks in the Philippines, has been named to Forbes Asia’s “Best Under A Billion” list for 2026. The group operates STI Education Services Group (STI ESG), STI…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is rolling out science-based agricultural technologies to help farmers adapt to the expected effects of this year’s El Niño, with innovations aimed at improving water management, boosting crop yields, and strengthening climate resilience.…
A documentary chronicling the life of a Spanish aristocrat who abandoned a future of wealth, sporting success, and professional achievement to become a missionary in Peru will open in Philippine cinemas on August 12, introducing local audiences to the story…
When Alex Eala lifted the DC Open trophy, she didn’t just become the first Filipino to win a WTA Tour singles title—she took “Eala Mania” to unprecedented heights. What began as a groundswell of support during her breakthrough run earlier…
Global visa services provider VFS Global says it is entering its next phase of sustainable growth, with its latest sustainability report highlighting expanded investments in responsible technology, environmental initiatives, and community programs alongside continued international business growth in 2025. The…
The Philippines’ biggest economic opportunity may no longer be moving up the global income ladder, but bringing down one of Asia’s highest electricity bills. The World Bank says cheaper and more reliable power could create more than 161,000 jobs, lift…
“The SBMA (Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority) has no right to decide on whether or not imported wastes from the United States (U.S.) can be allowed to enter the country. That authority lies within the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Environmental…
A new World Bank Group project approved on Friday, July 31, will extend safe and reliable access to water and sanitation in selected island provinces in the Philippines, improving water security, supporting tourism and local development, and creating more jobs.…
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is not the visual translation of Homer that many expected, nor does it seek to present the resourceful, many-sided hero of Emily Wilson’s celebrated rendering. It is something rarer and more austere: a modern morality play…
Philippine cuisine is gaining unprecedented international attention, but chef Bruce Lim believes the country’s culinary industry is being held back by a far less glamorous reality: rising food costs that are forcing restaurants to prioritize survival over innovation. Interviewed on…
