Da Nang is a city that greets you with movement. The hum of motorbikes, the shimmer of the Han River, the sweep of clouds over the Marble Mountains—it feels alive even when standing still. At dusk, the bridges turn into spectacles: the Dragon Bridge breathing fire into the night sky, the river reflecting bursts of […]
The ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit, held at Ayala-owned Pangulasian Island, gathered leading figures from venture capital, technology, conservation, and entrepreneurship to tackle global challenges through purpose-driven innovation. Directed by Maria Serafica, the event brought together innovators, thought leaders, conservationists, and business leaders focused on using cutting-edge technologies — including artificial intelligence — to drive social, […]
This week marks 124 years since Manila quietly altered the course of its future. In late July 1901, it became the first chartered city in the Philippines under Philippine Commission Act No. 183. A week later, on August 7, the charter took effect—replacing the Spanish-era cabildo with an American-style municipal board and setting the capital […]
High in the mountains of southwest China, a quiet transformation is taking root. Yunnan, a land once synonymous with tea, is now cultivating a coffee legacy of its own — one shaped by altitude, climate, and an unhurried dedication to craft. Each harvest carries the taste of its terrain, offering the world a distinctly Chinese […]
As the Philippines commemorates the 164th birth anniversary of Dr. José Rizal this June 19, attention once again turns to the many facets of the national hero’s life—patriot, writer, martyr. But for architect Emmanuel Miñana, Rizal’s essence is captured not just in his novels or letters, but in the flourishes of ink that bore his […]
Before the coffee brews and the roosters crow, a Filipino dad in Vancouver is already saying goodnight—not to the close of his own day, but to his daughter, half a world away, blinking up at him through a tablet screen. This is modern fatherhood: fewer hugs and high-fives, more buffering and bedtime calls. For a […]
Got a minute or two—and a story to tell? Filipino youth are being called to celebrate half a century of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China in a bold, creative way: through TikTok. The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) has launched a nationwide TikTok Video Competition in honor of […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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