There are destinations that dazzle, and then there are places that linger in memory long after the bags are unpacked. On the lush Thai island of Koh Samui, Samujana offers not just a stay but…
From HK$4,990 to HK$5,722: What the pay hike…
Domestic helpers in Hong Kong are seeing their pay increase. The average monthly salary offered by employers rose 7.9% to HK$5,722 (US$735) in 2025, according to a survey by recruitment platform HelperChoice. Employers are increasingly…
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…
VP Sara sees ‘malice’ in embassy’s welfare check…
Vice President Sara Duterte criticized Philippine Embassy officials in the Netherlands on Monday, September 29, saying she saw “malice” in their uncoordinated welfare check on her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, at the International Criminal…
Marcos signs law creating independent nuclear regulatory body
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure establishing the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM), an independent body tasked with overseeing all nuclear and radiation-related activities in the country, a key requirement…
Ombak Festival 2025 turns Desaru Coast into a…
Desaru Coast in Johor, Malaysia, became the setting for the second edition of Ombak Festival, held from September 12 to 14. The three-day event brought together global icons, Southeast Asian performers, culinary showcases, and family-friendly…
China’s envoy bids farewell, urges overseas Chinese in…
Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian marked his farewell on Thursday, September 25, with a call for overseas Chinese in the Philippines to continue fostering closer ties between the two nations, as he also led a reception…
Wander off the beaten path: Discovering the Philippines’…
Travel has never been easier. With familiar roads just a drive away, why not awaken your inner wanderer and explore hidden gems—off the beaten path and untouched by social media hype? Traveling to lesser-known destinations…
2025 Metrobank Outstanding Filipinos honored by Supreme Court,…
This year’s Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos were honored in a rare series of tributes at the Supreme Court, the House of Representatives, and the Senate — a recognition underscoring the nation’s highest esteem for teachers,…
Luxury with a local accent: How Southeast Asia…
For decades, luxury has spoken with a European accent. Paris, Milan, and Geneva dictated what prestige looked like. But in Southeast Asia today, a new language of luxury is being written, and it does not…