Gilas Pilipinas opened its FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers campaign on a strong note, securing back-to-back wins over Guam to complete a clean sweep of the opening window. 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 »
Philippine Education Secretary Sonny Angara was recently honored with the Golden Peacock Excellence in Government Service Award by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Philippines), Inc. (FICCI-PH). 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 »
Japanese-run restaurants in Manila have faced a sharp decline in business following a series of armed robberies targeting Japanese nationals, prompting temporary closures and new security measures, officials and business owners reported. Read more »
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is targeting P3.1-trillion in tax collections for 2025 as part of the government’s revenue plan, according to newly-appointed Commissioner Charlito Mendoza. Read more »
