‘Invest in the Filipino’: Marcos pushes digital transformation, investment opportunities at APEC summit

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. departed Manila on Thursday to participate in the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)– Economic Leaders Meeting in South Korea. The President and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos left Villamor Air Base in...

Philippine Startup Week 2025 to spotlight global expansion of Filipino innovators

PHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEK 2025 will return on Nov. 10–14 to champion Filipino innovation and help startups expand beyond local borders, organizers said. The event will carry the theme “Scaling Filipino Innovation: Start Local, Go Global,”...

Philippine peso poised for rebound as holiday remittances set to arrive

The currency has come under pressure following Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ unexpected cut in the benchmark interest rate in early October [MANILA] The Philippine peso looks poised to rebound from its record low, with seasonal year-end remittances...

As ASEAN Aims for Unified Power Grid, Regulatory and Financial Hurdles Persist

ASEAN Member States have signed the Enhanced MoU for the ASEAN Power Grid (APG). Photo from caseforsea.org SINGAPORE – As ASEAN countries move closer to realizing a unified power grid under the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) framework, attention is...

Patrick Dela Rosa, Filipino actor-politician, dies

Dubai: Former Filipino actor and Quezon City councilor Patrick Dela Rosa has died at the age of 64, his family confirmed on Monday, October 27. Tributes have since poured in from fellow actors, political colleagues, and fans who fondly remembered...

Jerusalem keeps crown; Marcial hogs spotlight in ‘Thrilla in Manila 2’

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Melvin Jerusalem, Eumir Marcial, and other Filipinos shine in the 13-fight card staged to commemorate the 50th year of the classic 'Thrilla...

An innovative breakthrough opportunity

Hydrogen generation from Caribbean seawater is economically beneficial and sound, especially with regional co-operation and long-term planning. University researchers in four continents have proven that fuel can be generated from seawater through...

Shiney Ahuja, Last Seen In Welcome Back, Is Now A Business Owner In Philippines? All About Gangster Actor

Where is Shiney Ahuja now? Once hailed as one of the most promising newcomers in Bollywood, Shiney Ahuja's tragic downfall surprised and shocked the industry as well as the fans. Accused of sexual assault by his maid in 2009, Shiney suffered a...

Philippines to host Asean 2026

THE Philippines will host the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in 2026. During the Kapihan with the Media in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Marcos said the Philippines’ hosting of the 2026 Asean Summit will be...

Philippines to bring fresh sociocultural focus to 2026 Asean chairmanship

Philippines foreign secretary Maria-Theresa Lazaro expects the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation to be one of the highlights of Manila’s Asean chairmanship. KUALA LUMPUR: The Philippines is set to place greater emphasis on...

No fees, no problem: GoTyme Bank’s Freedom Bus helped commuters move with ease

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. The initiative also comes with their launch of 20 free Instapay transfers monthly Editor’s note: This content is sponsored by GoTyme Bank and...

Norman Black banks on youth with Ladi, Phillips for Gilas

La Salle’s Mike Phillips and Ateneo’s Kymani Ladi are part of coach Norman Black’s Gilas Pilipinas SEA Games roster. –INQUIRER FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Coach Norman Black ticked all the boxes of what he wanted for his Gilas Pilipinas lineup...

World Bank sounds alarm as Malaysia’s retirement safety net starts to fray

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Malaysia could face an elderly care crisis unless it boosts funding to widen social pension coverage, with its population aged 65 and over projected to reach a fifth by 2056, the World Bank warned today. Malaysia currently...

CreatorWeek Macao 2025 puts collaboration and culture at the center of creator economy

Jap Tobias - Philstar.com October 30, 2025 | 10:22am MACAU, China — As the global creator economy continues to redefine industries from entertainment to tourism, CreatorWeek Macao 2025 gathered top content leaders, strategists and digital creators...

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Senate vote on nullifying tariffs on Canada demonstrates opposition to Trump's trade policy WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is passing legislation that would nullify U.S. tariffs on Canada. It is happening just as President Donald Trump is engaged in...

Op-ed | Peaceful protests by 3.5% of the population is almost always successful

Tens of thousands of New Yorkers peacefully marched from the heart of the Big Apple to Lower Manhattan on Saturday in protest of President Trump and his policies, including the escalation of violence against United States citizens. Photo by Dean...

APEC members bank on HK's 'superconnector' role in free trade network

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation members have banked on the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's role as the pivotal gateway to the Chinese mainland under the "one country, two systems" policy, with trade between the city and APEC members...

Philippines appoints new representative to Taiwan

Taipei, Oct. 29 (CNA) The Philippines has named Corazon A. Padiernos, a dedicated women's rights advocate, as its new representative to Taipei, saying she will lead its efforts to strengthen bilateral ties with Taiwan. In a statement issued late...

Prudential Q3 new business profit rises 14% to US$705 million; regional CEO leaves

[SINGAPORE] Prudential on Thursday (Oct 30) posted a 13 per cent year-on-year rise in “new business profit” (NBP) for its third quarter ended Sep 30. The insurance company also announced the departure of one of its regional CEOs. NBP is presented...

Marcos: Trump-Xi meeting to influence APEC talks, global economy

The meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have a crucial impact on the discussions at the 32nd Asia Pacific Economic Leaders Meeting in Busan, South Korea and the global economy, President...