The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham Philippines) will hold the 2026 Corporate Social Impact (CSI) Awards on November 18, bringing together businesses and nonprofit organizations making meaningful contributions to communities through social, environmental, and development initiatives. The…
The Hotel, Resort & Restaurant Association of Cebu Inc. (HRRACI) is setting its sights beyond the fifth anniversary of the Cebu Tourism and Hospitality Awards (CTHA), an annual program created by HRRACI to recognize standout workers and organizations in Cebu’s…
The global race to unlock naturally occurring hydrogen has shifted to the Philippines, where U.S.-based startup Koloma has secured exclusive rights to explore one of the world’s most promising geological regions for the emerging clean energy resource. The company announced…
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…
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.…
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…
It’s a challenging time to be in the food business. With the peso hovering close to the ₱62-to-a-dollar mark, imported ingredients continue to become more expensive, putting added pressure on restaurants, bakeries, cafés, and hotels that rely on products sourced…
