Could East Timor be new ally for Philippines as Manila prepares to chair Asean?

With East Timor’s entry into Asean as its 11th member, the youngest country in the region may become a key partner and new ally for the Philippines as Manila gears up to lead the bloc as chair in 2026. Before Sunday’s accession ceremony at the...

Philippines holds first national dialogue on decent work in aquaculture, unveils pioneering research

First National Industry Dialogue for Responsible and Sustainable Supply Chains in the Philippines accelerates aquaculture sector upgrading while tackling human and labour rights risks amid global disruptions. Link with full keynote address by the...

Filipinos gain easy access to IPOs on GStocks PH in GCash

1 Upcoming Maynilad share sale marks the launch of the new IPO subscription feature within the GCash app, offered by broker AB Capital Securities Inc. As more Filipinos look for ways to grow their investments, GCash is introducing a new IPO...

Business News | TaskUs Celebrates 17 Years of Transforming the Future of Work and Customer Experience

NewsVoir New Delhi [India], October 27: TaskUs (Nasdaq: TASK), a global leader in outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience, proudly marked its 17th anniversary this September, celebrating a remarkable journey of...

Philippine climate stakeholders team up on urban greening, carbon recoveries awards

Leaders from the Philippine government, academia and the private sector signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation on urban greening, carbon recovery and sustainability efforts in line with the National Adaptation Plan...

Research: Mini dramas attracting big audiences

More than one in 10 internet users have watched drama episodes lasting 10 minutes or less on social media, according to research from Ampere Analysis. The firm’s annual global survey of over 100,000 consumers shows ‘micro-dramas’ and ‘mini-dramas’...

Security Bank unveils personalized credit card rewards

MANILA—Security Bank Corp on Monday launched its flagship BetterBanking Rewards platform, offering a personalized and digital-first banking experience for credit card rewards and rebates. The new platform allows credit cardholders to track and...

Flora and fauna artist Bing Famoso’s brush keeps Philippine nature alive

The Philippine Botanical Art Society (PhilBAS) and Philippine Fauna Art Society (PhilFAS) celebrate their sixth anniversary this year, around the beginning of the -ber months. All the more, at this time, artist members organize a flurry of...

Six New Bat Species Unveiled: A Win for Museum Researchers

Just in time for Halloween, researchers from the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), the Field Museum in Chicago, and Lawrence University in Wisconsin have announced the discovery of six new species of bats. These newly identified species, all found in...

BeauCon Manila 2025: Celebrating Filipino Pride in the Beauty Community

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email BeauCon Manila 2025 once again made history as it marked its third successful year, shining the spotlight on the incredible talent, creativity, and passion of the Filipino beauty community. Held last October...

Northeast monsoon season begins in Philippines

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. In the coming months, the northeast monsoon will bring cool and dry air, as well as surges of cold temperatures MANILA, Philippines – The...

Fabic joins panel discussion on women’s participation in politics

Romblon Governor Trina Firmalo-Fabic has joined a panel discussion that centered on women’s participation in politics and governance. Fabic, together with Santiago City, Isabela mayor Atty Alyssa Sheena Tan, share her experience as a woman in...

Hong Kong Tourism Board gives business events a gastronomic revamp

The Hong Kong Tourism Board is launching new products designed to drive high-yield business tourism to the SAR as well as mixing up a new mega events appeal with MICE visitors invited to top-class food and wine experiences. The annual flagship...

K-pop idols square off with Filipino stars in basketball game

Basketball and entertainment came together in an exciting event last Sunday, October 26, 2025, as South Korea's Rising Eagles went head-to-head with Kuys Showtime at the Bench: Shoot of Asia exhibition game held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena....

Animation, Unplugged: Why Studios Swap Job Security for the Gig Economy

Major animation studios both in Hollywood and abroad have accelerated their pivot from traditional full-time employment to a patchwork workforce made up of contractors and global freelancers. Industry surveys and firsthand accounts indicate that...

Landmark for sustainable living in the Philippines: Mariposa Mews unveils LEED for Homes Gold Certification Plaque

Philstar.com October 27, 2025 | 4:00pm MANILA, Philippines — Mariposa Mews, developed by Makiling Mews Corp., officially unveiled its LEED for Homes Gold Certification Plaque—marking its place in history as the first and only condominium...

3 months later, US-Philippine trade negotiations not done yet

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. While the United States signed trade deals with some of the Philippines' neighbors on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit, Manila and...

Business, workers’ groups lament slow progress in anti-corruption drive

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. 'For when justice is delayed and worst, denied, the reckless will tempt the restless to take dangerous extraconstitutional shortcuts,' six...

Where Every Talent Takes Flight: Lufthansa Technik Philippines’ Culture of True Inclusion in Aircraft  Maintenance

MANILA, Philippines, October 27, 2025 – In an industry long seen as a male-dominated, Lufthansa Technik Philippines is turning the tide, demonstrating that a commitment to diversity and inclusion is key to groundbreaking innovation. As a leading...

Hong Kong Tourism Board Remixes Business Events with World-Class Gastronomy at Wine & Dine Festival.

Blending mega events appeal with business opportunities, and MICE visitors are invited to top-class wine-pairing experiences; in tandem, the HKTB launches new products to drive high-yield MICE tourism. HONG KONG SAR – Returning from October 23rd...