President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act No. 12290, establishing the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP) as the country’s premier national institute for virology research and vaccine development. Enacted…
Peace in Indo-Pacific begins at home, not at…
Former national security adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. said lasting peace in the Indo-Pacific hinges less on military posturing and more on a nation’s ability to build internal strength, exercise restraint, and foster a culture of…
BDO denies breach as Scam Watch questions security…
An internet watchdog pressed BDO Unibank Inc. to explain a viral fraud case, but the bank fired back, rejecting claims of a breach and blaming lapses on the customer side. Scam Watch Pilipinas co-founder Art…
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…
Chinese ambassador urges regional cooperation over military alliances…
China’s top envoy in Manila on Wednesday cautioned against bringing bloc confrontations into Asia, warning that such moves could unsettle the region and weaken the fragile balance that has safeguarded peace for decades. At the…
Thailand’s biggest bank strengthens mobile platform with New…
Bangkok Bank PCL has deepened its partnership with New Relic Inc. to strengthen mobile banking performance and ensure greater reliability as digital transactions dominate the country’s financial landscape. Thailand’s biggest bank, which has relied on…
SM, DOST launch SUSTEX 2025 to advance sustainability,…
SM Prime Holdings Inc., through SM Supermalls, partnered with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the ARISE Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies to launch the first Sustainability Expo (SUSTEX 2025) at…
Cinta-J, Hong Kong’s beloved Filipino restaurant and gathering…
For more than four decades, Cinta-J has been Hong Kong’s heartbeat of Filipino culture: a place where the aroma of adobo mingled with karaoke ballads, and where the city’s diaspora could feel the warmth of…
Bhutan unscripted: Journeys beyond the itinerary
Travel today often splits in two directions: the rigid choreography of guided tours, or the endless logistics of going it alone. Both approaches can leave little room for the accidental discoveries that make a journey…
DHSUD, SHDA push to recalibrate housing strategies at…
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association Inc. (SHDA) will convene the 33rd National Developers Convention on October 9 and 10 at the Rizal Ballroom, Makati…