The first electric jeepney (e-jeepney) assembled in the Philippines has rolled off the production line following the inauguration of a new manufacturing plant by the LCS Group of Companies and its South Korean partner, Electric…
Few Chinese tourists choose Philippines in 2025
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…
SHDA marks 55 years, renews push for long-term…
The Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA) is celebrating its 55th anniversary with a renewed call for systemic housing reform, as the Philippines confronts a growing backlog of more than 6.5 million units. The milestone…
Explore innovation at 2025 Changsha International Construction Equipment…
After three successful editions, the Changsha International Construction Equipment Exhibition (CICEE) has evolved into a premier global industry event. It integrates international forums, global competitions, cutting-edge technology exchanges, and showcases the latest achievements of enterprises…
New Gordon Ramsay restaurants to open in Cebu
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.…
LBC Express: Empowering Filipinos with fiber-fast connectivity
As digital connectivity reshapes the way we live and work, businesses must adapt to meet the growing demand for speed, efficiency, and real-time access. LBC Express, a stalwart in the Philippines' logistics and remittance sector,…
Palawan crowned world’s best island for 2025
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…
‘Shared loss’: Filipinos say goodbye to ‘Lolo Kiko’
In the stifling heat of a Manila afternoon, where giant fans stirred the incense-laced air, parishioners packed into the Sacred Heart Parish Shrine to bid farewell not just to a pope, but to “Lolo Kiko.”…
CIMB users report unauthorized fund transfers; app goes…
CIMB Bank is under fire after multiple users reported unauthorized fund transfers, with some losing as high as P400,000. Victims say they followed cybersecurity best practices and did not share login details or click suspicious…
Phl launches Digital Nomad Visa to attract foreign…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved an executive order allowing the issuance of Digital Nomad Visas (DNVs) to foreign remote workers, aiming to boost Philippine tourism and the economy. Executive Order No. 86, signed on…