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The Department of Finance (DOF) and the French development agency, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), have partnered to strengthen food security and improve nutrition among low-income families through a financing facility for the Reducing Food Insecurity and Undernutrition with Electronic Vouchers (REFUEL) Project. Implemented in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and…
A 45-year-old Filipina teacher and mother emerged as the Philippines’ lone medalist at the 10th Dili International Marathon, clinching third place in the ASEAN+ Female category after a year of largely self-directed training. Joan E. Pasia, reportedly the lone Filipino entry in the international race, took her place on the awards podium at the Presidential […]
Twenty-five tour guides in Metro Manila received training in diplomatic and government protocol as the Philippines prepares to host regional leaders and foreign delegations for the 49th ASEAN Summit on November 10–12. The Philippines is the official ASEAN Chair for 2026, leading the regional bloc under the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together.” The country earlier […]
By Monsi A. Serrano For Henry Maaravi, the path from serving as an IDF combat soldier to guiding Christian pilgrims through the Holy Land was not a departure from his roots. It was, in many ways, a deeper understanding of where he belonged. Born and raised in the Galilee, Maaravi grew up around the Sea […]
The governments of the United States, the Philippines and Japan will co-host the inaugural Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) Investment Forum on Sept. 10-11, 2026, bringing together some 600 investors, industry leaders, project developers, financiers and senior government officials in Manila. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) said the two-day forum will highlight coordinated efforts […]
By Andrea B. Ramos Former Finance and Trade and Industry Secretary Cesar V. Purisima was conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan in recognition of his significant contributions to strengthening Japan-Philippines relations. The conferment ceremony was held at the official residence of Japanese Ambassador […]
By Andrea B. Ramos The Philippines-U.S. alliance can remain enduring across changing political administrations if it continues to be anchored on the mutual interests of both countries, United States Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby said. Speaking at a Fireside Chat organized and moderated by Stratbase Institute President Prof. Victor “Dindo” Manhit, Colby […]
When disasters strike, recovery does not begin and end with rebuilding homes, roads and livelihoods. For communities already facing food insecurity, restoring access to nutritious food can be just as critical. This is where Rise Against Hunger Philippines (RAHP) sees a growing need as the country enters the months when nearly 70% of tropical cyclones […]
By Prof. Danton RemotoPhotos from The Philippine Business and News Aileen S. Mendiola, the ambassador of the Philippines to Israel, sits across from me in the holding area of a restaurant in Tel Aviv. It’s a warm night in August, and peals of laughter could be heard in the other room, where other Filipino journalists […]
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to tap the United Kingdom as a growth and diversification market for its information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry, with opportunities increasingly centered on higher-value services rather than traditional cost-driven outsourcing. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in…
ASEAN businesses are responding to rising trade uncertainty by strengthening regional supply chains, cutting logistics and customs costs, and expanding into markets beyond the United States, according to a new report by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). The report, “Private Sector Insights on Navigating US Trade Policy: Findings from ASEAN […]
Logistics and transportation are emerging as critical links in Mindanao’s drive for more inclusive and sustainable economic growth, with stronger connections needed to move products, people and investment opportunities across the region and the rest of the country. This was underscored by 2GO Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer William Howell during the 35th […]
One Meralco Foundation (OMF), the social development arm of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), has mobilized relief operations for communities affected by heavy southwest monsoon (Habagat) rains and flooding across parts of Bulacan, Cavite, and Rizal. Working with Meralco business centers, Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), local government units, and disaster-response partners, OMF has reached…
By Monsi A. Serrano Israeli lawyer, journalist, and diplomatic correspondent Tal Schneider has urged Filipino journalists covering the Israel-Gaza conflict to go beyond competing narratives from afar, listen to different voices and, when possible, see conditions on the ground for themselves. Schneider, political correspondent of The Times of Israel, made the remarks in an exclusive […]
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide deployment, companies are confronting a more complex challenge: how to scale AI without compromising security, governance, interoperability and trust. For Globe, the answer lies in building the infrastructure and controls needed to support AI adoption before deploying increasingly autonomous systems across the organization.…
By Robert B. Roque, Jr. I came across a TikTok video last Sunday posted by MC Mobile. I cannot verify its source, or even whether it was original content, but as of my last check it had 73,000 views — and for once, the viral satisfaction was more than watching somebody fall. The roughly three-minute, […]
Outgoing Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuya Endo and Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac reaffirmed the strong and longstanding partnership between Japan and the Philippines, with particular focus on the welfare and protection of Filipino workers in Japan. Ambassador Endo paid a farewell call on Secretary Cacdac on August 17, […]
By Andrea B. Ramos Behind his persona as front office manager at Conrad Manila, Spencer Ozo finds the time to pursue his passion of making art now showcased in “Intimate Reflections,” the 42nd edition of Conrad Manila’s “Of Art and Wine” on Gallery C. Curated by Nestor Jardin, Ozo started his artistic journey on his […]
Tim Ho Wan, the Hong Kong dim sum brand wholly owned by Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), is taking full ownership and operational control of its North American business under a new agreement with long-time Japanese partner WDI Corporation. The realignment will see Tim Ho Wan acquire WDI’s 30% interest in the joint venture operating the […]
