The Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) has teamed up with Blue Origin to launch a sub-orbital mission using the New Shepard rocket, offering one last seat open to public competition. Five of the six…
INVICTUS keeps the centuries-old mid-autumn dice game alive
The clinking of dice against porcelain echoed through the grand hall of Gloria Maris Seafood Restaurant in Greenhills, San Juan on Wednesday night, where laughter rose louder than the dinner chatter. It was no ordinary…
Manila serves up sweet nostalgia with first Hopia…
Binondo, the world’s oldest Chinatown founded in 1594, has always been a crossroads of culture and cuisine. Its narrow streets tell stories of trade, migration, and the quiet persistence of tradition. Here, flavors that once…
How Labubu transformed China’s ‘guzi’ craze into a…
Across China’s fast-moving consumer landscape, joy has become a serious business. Born from the fandoms of anime, comics, and gaming (ACG), the so-called “guzi” economy now turns emotional spending into a thriving cultural industry. Derived…
Philippines, Thailand move closer to launching joint Technology…
The Philippines and Thailand are taking major steps toward establishing a bilateral Technology Corridor designed to boost cooperation in digital innovation, startup growth, and inclusive economic development across the region. The initiative advanced this week…
Hungary commemorates 1956 struggle for freedom, strengthens ties…
As Hungary observes Revolution Memorial Day today, October 23, the nation recalls the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence — a defining moment in its struggle for freedom. In Manila, that same spirit of…
Filipinos spend more time online than almost anywhere…
On a typical day in Manila, a young professional might sip a cappuccino while scrolling through YouTube, catch up on Instagram stories during the commute, and check Facebook Messenger between meetings. This seamless blend of…
Filipino-American Erik Spoelstra makes history as head coach…
The moment came without hesitation. Over dinner with USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill, before the question had even fully landed, Erik Spoelstra leaned in and said, “I’m in.” Now that declaration carries history. Spoelstra…
How a Filipino musician found his voice in…
In the vibrant city of Shanghai, a Filipino musician has spent more than two decades bridging cultures through song. Moises “Moi” Sumile Jr., a singer and band leader from Davao, has become a quiet bridge…
DOST targets AI-powered Philippines by 2028
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced that it is aiming to establish an AI-powered Philippines by 2028, unveiling its overarching framework called the National AI Strategy for the Philippines (NAIS PH). At the…