French infectious disease specialists are warning that the bird flu virus, currently spreading among wild birds, poultry, and some mammals, could cause a pandemic more severe than COVID-19 if it mutates to spread efficiently between humans. Read more »
The first regional edition of Terra Madre Asia Pacific opened on Nov. 19 at Bacolod City’s Provincial Capitol Lagoon, bringing together communities from across the Asia-Pacific to highlight and support environmentally conscious and traditional food practices in the Philippines. Read more »
The Philippine economy is expected to grow between five and six percent in 2026, the Department of Finance (DOF) said, slightly lower than earlier projections. Read more »
Esquire Philippines recently celebrated exemplary Filipino men who are truly “Architects of Tomorrow” at its Man at His Best 2025 Awards. Among those honored were Jericho Rosales, IV of Spades, and filmmaker Lav Diaz, each recognized for their outstanding contributions to acting, music, and creative arts. Read more »
Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) reported a net income of P39.21 billion for the first nine months of 2025, nearly eight times higher than the P4.98 billion recorded this time last year. Read more »
Nic Chien, the only child of singer-actress Lea Salonga, announced on Monday, November 17, 2025, that he underwent female-to-male (FTM) chest reconstruction surgery in September 2025. Read more »
