The Philippines has broken into the top 50 of the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII), securing the 50th spot and climbing three notches from last year’s ranking. Read more »
Chiz Escudero’s fall was not sudden, but it was inevitable. For months, whispers circulated in the corridors of the Senate: the cerebral Escudero, more technocrat than tactician, had begun to lose favor with the powers that be. Read more »
For those in Metro Manila searching for a wellness escape, The Retreat Spa at Okada Manila stands out as a premier destination. Read more »
The 20th Congress opened with the predictable reelection of Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez as Speaker, garnering an uncontested 269 votes. Read more »
As heavy rains and floods continue to affect many areas in the country, reports of electrocution-related deaths have raised alarms. Read more »
The U.S. Department of State has pledged at least P3 billion or $60 million in foreign assistance to support energy, maritime, and economic growth programs in the Philippines. Read more »
