PH, Japan set talks this week amid shifting global order
Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro will host Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Manila on 15 January for an official visit and...
MGEN: SPNEC investment unrelated to Leviste solar franchise
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) today clarified that SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) is a separate and distinct corporate entity from Solar Para Sa Bayan...
DFA moves to cut diplomatic protocol red tape across agencies
The Department of Foreign Affairs has launched a coordinated push to modernize and streamline diplomatic protocol services, convening an Inter-Agency Conference on Protocol with...
Conrad Manila names Rupert Hallam as general manager
Conrad Manila has appointed seasoned hospitality executive Rupert Hallam as its new general manager, effective January 2026, as the luxury hotel prepares to mark...
PH flags AI risks, calls for deeper ASEAN, global cyber cooperation
The Philippines has called for stronger regional governance, legal frameworks, and cross-border cooperation to address the growing security risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI),...
Meralco’s green power bid lures 15 firms, 725 MW on offer
A total of 15 power generation companies, with a combined offered capacity of 725 MW, have expressed interest in Manila Electric Company’s (Meralco) Competitive...
Play key to child mental health, violence prevention: AICHR
The Philippine delegation to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) has placed the spotlight on children’s right to rest, leisure, play, and...
PH must diversify exports and move up global value chains — PIDS
The Philippines needs to urgently diversify its export markets and upgrade its role in global value chains (GVCs to remain globally competitive amid weak...
Alex Ensor named executive chef at Marco Polo Ortigas
Marco Polo Ortigas Manila welcomes the year with a refreshed culinary vision following the appointment of Alex Ensor as Executive Chef. A New Zealand–born culinary leader with...
Telco giant advances sovereign, responsible AI ecosystem in PH
As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates across the Philippines, ensuring that its benefits reach a broad range of sectors has become critical to driving...

