China’s new ambassador to the Philippines delivered his clearest message yet to Manila’s media corps: the country “does not need to choose sides” between Beijing and Washington, even as unresolved disputes in the South China…
Medical Wellness Association hails Mega’s support for 2026…
The Medical Wellness Association (MWA), whose mission is to improve consumer wellness worldwide, has officially declared 2026 as “The Year of the Sardine,” a global initiative aimed at educating and inspiring consumers to choose real,…
The Louis Vuitton Monogram at 130 years—and why…
For many Filipino consumers, buying a Louis Vuitton bag has rarely been about subtlety. The appeal lies in recognition—the reassurance of a pattern that announces itself clearly, carries global legitimacy, and, for many first-generation luxury…
Why the Philippines is among Michelin’s most exciting…
There is a moment in the Philippines when a meal stops being about what’s on the plate and becomes a quiet lesson in place. It might happen over a sizzling platter of sisig, a bowl…
Duterte seeks interim ICC release, citing deteriorating medical…
Former president Rodrigo Duterte is seeking interim release from International Criminal Court (ICC) detention, with his lawyers arguing that a sharp physical and cognitive decline now undercuts any risk he could interfere with proceedings, threaten…
Can ASEAN stay neutral under Philippine chairship?
As the Philippines prepares to take the helm of ASEAN, the question facing Southeast Asia is not whether the bloc matters—last year proved it still does—but whether it can hold its line on neutrality at…
The Philippines in a shifting world order
The world is entering a moment of uncertainty not because power is disappearing, but because restraint is becoming uneven. Rules still exist, yet their force increasingly depends on who invokes them and under what circumstances.…
What’s in a name: PAGASA releases 2026 tropical…
Ahead of the next typhoon season, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, January 1, released the 2026 roster of tropical cyclone names. The announcement forms part of the country’s annual…
How Octopus’ next leap matters to Filipinos in…
A future where commuters no longer tap cards at train gates is edging closer to reality—and for Filipinos in Hong Kong, that shift could quietly reshape daily life. As the driving force behind the Octopus…
Why Pop Mart’s arrival in Manila felt inevitable
Designer toys rarely announce cultural shifts—but the crowds usually do. In Metro Manila, long lines, emptied shelves, and meticulously filmed unboxings have quietly turned Pop Mart from a visiting novelty into a familiar name. Over…