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Filipino students' waste management tracking system wins at Asia-Pacific Solution Challenge
A waste management tracking system developed by four students from Holy Angel University in Angeles, Pampanga won the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 APAC Solution Challenge, and presented on a demo day at the 2025 APAC Digital Transformation...

Marriott Bonvoy spotlights Filipino bridal masterpieces at Marry Me At Marriott x Gideon Hermosa
Since its inception in 2014, Marry Me At Marriott — the signature bridal fashion show and wedding expo of Marriott Bonvoy and its partner hotels — has set the standard for weddings and celebrations, consistently elevating them through its annual...

Philippine bet Charyzah Barbara Esparrago ‘happy’ with Miss Supermodel Worldwide 2025 1st runner-up finish
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine bet Charyzah Barbara Esparrago was content with her first runner-up finish at the just-concluded Miss Supermodel Worldwide 2025 coronation night that took place at the Okada Manila. Joy Mwangi of the USA bagged the...

Romualdez, Benitez, Poe, Recto scions discuss policy-making ideas
MANILA, Philippines — It is not everyday that you see the names Romualdez, Benitez, Poe, and Recto all together at one table, but at the House of Representatives, the next generation of these four families gathered to discuss policy-making for the...

Director-General champions innovation and collaboration at 44th Session of the FAO Conference
Rome – The FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu, concluded the 44th Session of the FAO Conference (28 June – 4 July) by emphasizing the imperative for a robust FAO in light of the immense, complex, and interconnected challenges facing humanity. He...

Philippines reaffirms commitment to ratify, promote High Seas Treaty
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to the early ratification and entry into force of the Agreement on the Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) in its...

Business group flags hurdles to WTE projects
The Makati Business Club (MBC) warned that persistent challenges related to costs, regulations and supply are undermining the feasibility of waste-to-energy (WTE) projects in the Philippines, despite increasing interest in the sector. A recent...

GCash Achieves Dual ISO Certifications for Security and Privacy
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Philippines News once a month in your Inbox GCash has become the first Philippine fintech company to simultaneously achieve ISO certifications for information security management (ISO/IEC 27001) and privacy...

George Yang’s McDonald’s Philippines marks major milestone with 800th store opening in Davao Global Township
- Advertisement - DAVAO CITY, Philippines — McDonald’s Philippines continues its growth and scaling as it opened its 800th store in the country last June 30. This milestone store is located at Davao Global Township, an emerging central business...

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines introduces updated Mirage G4: Everyday Made Stylish
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is officially introducing the updated Mitsubishi Mirage G4, continuing its legacy as a practical, stylish, and easy-to-drive sedan that is built for everyday Filipino journeys. Since its...
Del Monte Philippines’ FY2025 Ebitda rises 40%, as exports growth drives sales
[SINGAPORE] Del Monte Philippines said earnings for the year ended May 2025 rose, powered by higher domestic and international sales. The subsidiary of Philippine and Singapore-listed Del Monte Pacific said Monday (Jul 7) that Ebitda (earnings...

Knights tame Lions to seize top NCAA spot in FilOil cagefest
MANILA, Philippines — Rampaging Letran fended off fierce rival San Beda, 75-68, and clinched the No. 1 seed in the NCAA bracket of the 2025 Playtime Cares Filoil EcoOil 18th Preseason Cup Wednesday at the Playtime Cares Filoil Centre in San Juan....

I choose you: Pope Leo signs 'Popplio' Pokemon card
MANILA, Philippines — A young Catholic made Pope Leo XIV's day after the leader of the Church signed a card of a Pokémon sharing nearly the same name as him. A post on Reddit began circulating that a Pokémon fan was able to ask Pope Leo to sign...

OVP gets ‘unmodified opinion’ from COA for fiscal year 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Amid allegations of its purported misuse of confidential funds (CFs), the Office of the Vice President (OVP) has received an “unmodified opinion” from the Commission on Audit (COA) for fiscal year 2024. An unmodified or...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 7:57 a.m. EDT
Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talks WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline when a tariff...

Mega Prime Foods celebrates 50 Years of nourishing Filipino families
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Mega Prime Foods, Inc. (MPFI) marked 50 years of nurturing purpose, uplifting lives and trusting God by honoring their employees, partners and friends at a grand gala night. The occasion underscored the journey of Mega Prime...

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines introduces updated Mirage G4:
Everyday Made Stylish Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is officially introducing the updated Mitsubishi Mirage G4, continuing its legacy as a practical, stylish, and easy-to-drive sedan that is built for everyday Filipino journeys....

Globe Business G Summit 2025 calls on enterprises to lead disruption or be left behind
Globe Business, the enterprise arm of Globe, gathered business executives, futurists, and technology partners at G Summit 2025 with a clear message: lead disruption or be left behind. Centered on the theme “Disrupt,” the annual Globe Business...

Claiming a Place in Evanston’s History: Filipino Immigrants in Evanston, 1906-1946, Part I
Sign up for our free newsletters to have Evanston news delivered directly to your inbox! From left to right: Francisco Carino (1900-1995), Rosario Regalado (1911-?) and Domingo Bermudez (1900-1973) were among the scores of Filipino immigrants who...

Inner Circle Summit drives start-up conversations at &FRIENDS Festival
MANILA, Philippines — The Inner Circle Summit, hosted by Clout Kitchen in collaboration with Gorriceta Law, Singapore Global Network, and Endeavor, recently brought together over 200 distinguished founders, investors and industry leaders from...