A decade after the last major find, a new offshore gas discovery east of Malampaya has revived a long-running question in Philippine energy policy: how much time can domestic gas realistically buy before imports become…
Protecting nature could boost Philippine economy, ADB report…
Protecting ecosystems like mangroves, wetlands, and coral reefs could unlock major economic gains for the Philippines and the wider Asia-Pacific region, according to a recent report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Asia-Pacific Climate…
How a designer found his creative worth
At last month’s Design Week Philippines opening festivities at the Power Mac Center Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Makati City, brand strategist and Agape Studio founder Paolo Salgado spoke about one of the hardest lessons every…
Why ACFTA 3.0 is the Philippines’ next big…
While much of the world leans toward protectionism, Asia is quietly redrawing its trade map. The newly signed ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol—sealed in Kuala Lumpur on October 28—signals how the region plans…
Cebu reimagines growth: From resilience to readiness at…
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.…
Diamonds are whatever: How lab-grown gems are rewriting…
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…
Thai commerce ministry taps influencers to boost local…
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…
ADB sees strong Philippine growth through 2026; climate,…
The Philippine economy is expected to remain among Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing over the next two years, supported by resilient domestic demand, easing inflation, and sustained government investment, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in its…
Aboitiz InfraCapital wins top honors at 2025 DOT…
Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates received two major honors at the DOT Property Philippines Awards 2025, winning Best Industrial Developer and Best Industrial Development for TARI Estate for the second year in a row. The recognition…