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Meralco meter reading and business operations continue amid MECQ

Meralco assures its customers that business operations, including meter reading activities will continue despite the enforcement of modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in Metro...

DOTr holds dry run to test Subic crew-change protocols

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) conducted a dry run in the point-to-point embarkation and debarkation of seafarers in preparation for...

SBMA moves to cancel work permit of Chinese COVID-19 patient

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) said it will cancel the special work permit given to a Chinese national who was recently confined in...

BDO Foundation backs COVID-19 pooled testing program

In response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, BDO Foundation is supporting a mass testing initiative touted by medical experts as highly effective, cost efficient...

Felicidad T. Sy Foundation: Spreading social good through spiritual development programs

“Faith is like a solid rock where a community can be built on.” Words famously uttered by Mrs. Felicidad Sy. Felicidad Sy or “Nanang” as the...

Pag-IBIG Fund cash loan application now online, execs say

In a move to ease and fast-track loan applications, Pag-IBIG Fund has improved its online service portal to accept applications for its cash loan...

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo wins awards from the biggest international travel sites

TripAdvisor, the world’s most reputable travel platform, and two of the biggest online agencies—Agoda and Hotels.com of the Expedia Group company—recently honored Richmonde Hotel...

Metrobank Foundation pledges P1M for Filipino visual artists affected by the COVID-19 crisis

The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) allocates PhP 1 million to aid the local art community which suffered loss of income due to the COVID-19...

Cleanfuel media advisory

Cleanfuel will implement a price adjustment, effective Tuesday, Aug.11.    Diesel - 0.20/L (Rollback) 8:01 a.m.   Gasoline + 0.25/L (Increase) 4:01 p. m.

Baked Sushi, Ube Pandesal, and Frozen Dimsum offered at Diamond Hotel’s online shopping site

Inspired by the latest food trends, Diamond Hotel Philippines presents two delicious newcomers, ready to steal your heart and your palate: Yurakuen 's Baked...

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UP Scientists Identify Plant Boosting Bacteria in Bamboo and Corn

Farmers usually use chemical fertilizers to grow their crops, but these can be expensive and may harm the environment. A more efficient and cheaper alternative is the use of specific microorganisms called plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB). PGPB help plants absorb more nutrients and produce growth hormones that...

Metro Manila: Where 217 Languages Meet—And Some Are Dying Out

Metro Manila hums with voices from all over the Philippines—and the world. In the city’s crowded markets, one might hear Kapampangan, Pangasinan, Chavacano, or even Hokkien and Nepali mingling with the street noise. According to new research published by the London School of Economics’ Southeast Asia Centre,...

Works of local authors to be translated into English under the National Book Development Board’s Translation Subsidy Program

QUEZON CITY, Philippines — THE National Book Development Board (NBDB) announces the 20 grantees selected for its Translation Subsidy Program (TSP)  this year “for local authors who wish to have their works translated into a foreign language.”Out of 32 proposals submitted to the NBDB, 20 grantees were...

New book “Are You Still Watching?” from the Ateneo Press offers an intimate look into the world of Philippine television and film

The entertainment industry is an often wild and sometimes wondrous arena. A lot goes on behind the movie and television magic. A new release from the Ateneo University Press, Are You Still Watching? Dispatches and Essays on Filipino Cinema and TV by Don Jaucian, provides in-depth film...

New book paints an unflinching portrait of power, pain, and protest

In Kuwentong Butsero, author J.L. Chua takes readers on a visceral journey through 10 Filipino short stories that weave violence, social critique, and psychological torment. On the surface, this book presents gritty, graphic, and unapologetic tales of contemporary Filipino life. But underneath its raw exterior lies something deeper:...

Where Faith Takes Root: Eternal Gardens and the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ

There is something sacred in places where time stands still—where the wind softens, the land opens, and statues do not mourn, but quietly proclaim hope. For nearly five decades, Eternal Gardens has been more than a resting place. It is a sanctuary shaped by faith, tradition, and a...

Benchmark Consulting hosts 2025 Leadership Conference; President Julius Ordoñez named Asia’s Distinguished Leader in Professional Coaching

Benchmark Consulting, a trailblazer in coaching and leadership development in the Philippines and Asia, is mounting its highly anticipated e-conference this September with the theme: “Digitalization + Authentic Connection = Next Level Leaders.” The event comes at a critical time when businesses are grappling with constant disruption,...

Nibertex Closes US$7M Series A Funding Round Led by TNB Aura to Scale PFAS-Free Textile Membrane Production

Deep-tech manufacturer raises Series A funding of US$7M as global demand surges for sustainable textile alternatives Manila, Philippines August 8 2025—Nibertex, a leading deep-tech manufacturing company specialising in PFAS-free waterproof and breathable textile membranes, today announced the successful closure of its US$7 million Series A funding round. The...

After years of space struggles, Laoag school gains room to grow

Few would expect that a top-performing school like Buttong Integrated School (BuIS) in Laoag City has long struggled with space and facility limitations.  Known for its excellence in campus journalism, drum and lyre competitions, sports meets, and cleanliness, BuIS continues to thrive despite its constraints. Originally built to serve...

SNAP wins NordCham Community Impact Award for empowering its host communities

Renewable energy solutions provider SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) won the Community Impact Award at the 2025 Nordic Chamber of Commerce (NordCham) Business Awards, held on August 6 at the BDO Tower Valero in Makati. The award is one of the categories of the annual 2025 NordCham Awards....

ECMP expansion continues as SHFC approves Albay project

The Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) has approved the application of Pagkamoot Village-1 Homeowners’ Association, Inc. in Tabaco City, Albay under the Enhanced Community Mortgage Program (ECMP), marking another milestone in its mission to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing under the expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa...

VeeWise Pubstomp in Manila: A Massive Celebration of the Esports World Cup 2025 for MLBB Fans

On August 1 and 2, Manila hosted a special event for the Filipino esports community called VeeWise Pubstomp, dedicated to the global tournament Esports World Cup 2025 in Saudi Arabia. But this was more than just a viewing party. It became a full-on fan experience built around...