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We arrived in Da Nang on a sunlit morning, the air filled with the scent of the sea and the hum of urban life blending w...
16/08/2025

We arrived in Da Nang on a sunlit morning, the air filled with the scent of the sea and the hum of urban life blending with the distant echo of temple bells.

As travelers with a curiosity for cultures both ancient and alive, we were drawn to the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture, a serene oasis amid the city’s bustle. Stepping into the museum, we were transported through a millennium of Cham history.

𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

: The national government should rely on local governments and private groups to build classrooms instead of the Depar...
16/08/2025

: The national government should rely on local governments and private groups to build classrooms instead of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), which charges nearly double, senators said. Sen. Bam Aquino cited Dumaguete City, where locally funded classrooms cost P2.1 million, public-private units P1.5 million, and DPWH classrooms P3.5 million.

Sen. Loren Legarda questioned why DPWH charges over P36,000 per square meter versus P20,000 for private projects. Nongovernmental groups, including the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) and Angat Buhay Foundation, reported even lower costs, while LGU-private partnerships finish classrooms faster—under a year compared with years for public projects.

To address the chronic shortage, Aquino filed Senate Bill No. 121, allowing LGUs and private entities to build classrooms with national funding. “If we can’t find a solution for the backlog of classrooms... the problem may persist under five more presidents,” he warned.

: SM Prime Holdings is investing P7 billion to give SM MEGAMALL a lush, energy-efficient makeover, set to debut by 202...
15/08/2025

: SM Prime Holdings is investing P7 billion to give SM MEGAMALL a lush, energy-efficient makeover, set to debut by 2029. UK design firm Benoy Ltd. will reimagine 87,207 square meters with sleek architecture, tropical landscaping, and 20,000 square meters of fresh retail space.

Dubbed “Crystal Islands,” the redesign draws on the Philippines’ natural beauty, culminating in the Level 5 Garden—an air-conditioned rooftop oasis with dining nooks, tropical plants, and an airy ETFE canopy.

With low-maintenance greenery, self-sustaining irrigation, and intuitive wayfinding, the mall’s transformation promises a retail experience that is as sustainable as it is stunning.

For a team longing to regain its Asian dominance, beating Australia may feel like chasing shadows. Yet, once upon a time...
15/08/2025

For a team longing to regain its Asian dominance, beating Australia may feel like chasing shadows. Yet, once upon a time, the Philippines actually caught them. That moment came more than half a century ago, in the summer of 1974...

𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

The ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit, held at Ayala-owned Pangulasian Island, gathered leading figures from venture capital, te...
15/08/2025

The ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit, held at Ayala-owned Pangulasian Island, gathered leading figures from venture capital, technology, conservation, and entrepreneurship to tackle global challenges through purpose-driven innovation.

𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Converge Global Business, the corporate and large-enterprise arm of broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solut...
15/08/2025

Converge Global Business, the corporate and large-enterprise arm of broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc., highlighted its technology-driven solutions at the 2025 Philippine Retailers Association National Retail Conference & Expo at the SMX Convention Center Manila. The event drew more than 700 retail and business leaders.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲.

DP World posted a sharp jump in first-half earnings as the Dubai-based ports operator navigated global supply chain disr...
14/08/2025

DP World posted a sharp jump in first-half earnings as the Dubai-based ports operator navigated global supply chain disruptions, with revenue up 20.4% to $11.24 billion and adjusted EBITDA rising 21.4% to $3.03 billion.

“Ongoing geopolitical tensions, the continued closure of the Red Sea route, and rising uncertainty around global trade tariffs have caused significant disruption across the industry,” Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem said on Thursday.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲.

: Gilas Pilipinas got a boost for the future as FIBA officially ruled Quentin Millora-Brown a local player, not a natu...
14/08/2025

: Gilas Pilipinas got a boost for the future as FIBA officially ruled Quentin Millora-Brown a local player, not a naturalized one, after an appeal from the Filipino-American basketball player’s lawyers.

The 6-foot-10 former Vanderbilt standout, who anchored the UP Fighting Maroons’ UAAP title run last season, will be eligible to suit up as a local starting in the Asian qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA World Cup in November and in the Philippines’ SEA Games title defense in December in Bangkok.

14/08/2025

: "Bagets" is a 1984 Philippine coming-of-age comedy film directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, starring William Martinez, J.C. Bonnin, Herbert Bautista, Raymond Lauchengco, and Aga Muhlach as a group of happy-go-lucky teenagers. The film’s iconic theme song, “Growing Up,” was written by Odette Quesada and performed by Gary Valenciano.

: Senate President Chiz Escudero has filed Senate Bill No. 283, or the “Nora Aunor Act,” granting tax breaks to accred...
14/08/2025

: Senate President Chiz Escudero has filed Senate Bill No. 283, or the “Nora Aunor Act,” granting tax breaks to accredited film stakeholders and creating the Nora Aunor Award for Film Excellence.

He said the measure seeks to revive the struggling movie industry, hit by rising costs, shrinking audiences and the dominance of streaming platforms, while preserving Filipino cultural identity.

The bill offers five-year income tax exemptions, VAT exemptions on goods and services used in film production, duty-free importation of equipment not available locally, and a 150% deduction of production expenses.

The Film Development Council of the Philippines will administer the annual award, which includes cash grants and promotion support. Escudero called it “not just about tax reform—it’s about cultural reform” and a tribute to his province mate, national artist Nora Aunor.

: President Bongbong Marcos on Thursday, August 14, signed the Judiciary Fiscal Autonomy Act, ensuring the courts’ bud...
14/08/2025

: President Bongbong Marcos on Thursday, August 14, signed the Judiciary Fiscal Autonomy Act, ensuring the courts’ budget goes directly to Congress and is released monthly.

The law lets the Supreme Court submit its original budget proposal without changes and gives the chief justice flexibility to allocate funds where needed.

It also grants the judiciary control over its workforce and assets, which Marcos said will strengthen the rule of law and deliver fair justice to all Filipinos.

The Philippines — long a supplier of raw mineral-rich soil — is finding itself in the crosshairs of a brewing U.S.-China...
13/08/2025

The Philippines — long a supplier of raw mineral-rich soil — is finding itself in the crosshairs of a brewing U.S.-China struggle over the rare earths that power modern technology and weapons systems.

The shift came into focus on July 10 in Kuala Lumpur, when U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met his Philippine counterpart in a meeting that drew little public attention.

𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

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