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3 in 5 Philippine firms are adopting diversity, equity and inclusion policies — study
MANILA, Philippines — When it comes to promoting workplace equity and inclusion, Philippine companies are setting the pace in Southeast Asia, a recent study found. In its Hiring, Compensation & Benefits Report 2025, JobStreet by SEEK found that...

Love Ko All, Welcome All! LGBTQ+ employees’ ‘Best Me’ shines at McDo
19 MANILA, Philippines — At McDonald’s Philippines, inclusivity is more than just a promise but a reality that is experienced by its employees. Regardless of their gender or sexual orientation, they are given the space to grow personally and...

Little Manila, Chicago’s newest food boom, is a sign of hope for indie restaurants
Technically, Chicago doesn’t have a Filipino neighborhood. But Julius Tacadena, the chef and owner of Kanin, thinks a gastronomic Little Manila could be brewing in a small pocket in and around Ravenswood, where he opened his buzzy...

Women-empowerment bills lined up for 20th Congress
MANILA, Philippines — Bills championing women’s rights and empowerment were part of the initial measures filed as 20th Congress officially starts. Among these are the Kababaihan Kanegosyo at Kasosyo para sa Kaunlaran Act; Kababaihan Kaagapay sa...

10 great places to experience Chicago’s inventive Filipino food
The past seven years have witnessed a flurry of contemporary Filipino restaurant openings in Chicago, built on the pioneering shoulders of family-owned stalwarts such as Ruby’s Fast Food, Uncle Mike’s Place, Isla Pilipina (which closed in 2020)...

Da Nang International Airport welcomes the first flight of Philippine Airlines
At 12:45 PM on July 1, 2025, Da Nang International Airport welcomed flight PR 585 of Philippine Airlines - the national airline of the Philippines - carrying 193 passengers on its inaugural flight to Da Nang city. Attending the welcoming ceremony...

MoneyHero and RCBC Team Up to Expand Access to Credit Cards in the Philippines
- Advertisement - MoneyHero Limited (NASDAQ: MNY), a leading personal finance comparison platform and digital insurance brokerage provider in Greater Southeast Asia, has announced a strategic partnership with Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation...

Bitget brings Starlink Internet to remote Philippine islands, starting with Siargao
- Advertisement - Bitget, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched the Bitget Starlink Program, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide in remote island communities in the Philippines. The...

Video: A home-turned-library to tackle the Philippines’ reading crisis
NewsFeedA retired accountant has turned his home in Manila into a public library. The founder of Reading Club 2000 says his mission is to encourage children to read. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo went to check it out.

EdgePoint Philippines’ CEO Fuels Digital Infrastructure Expansion Across the Nation
In a region where digital demand is skyrocketing, EdgePoint Philippines is stepping up its efforts to roll out next-generation infrastructure that promises to close connectivity gaps across the country. Leveraging shared infrastructure models...
Zulu Kingdom Looks to Keep Rolling in Manila
Zulu Kingdom, whose only defeat in six career starts came in the 2024 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1), looks like an odds-on favorite in the $200,000 Manila Stakes (G3T) for 3-year-olds July 4 at Saratoga Race Course.

Marcos-Duterte Clash Upending Philippine Economy, Too
Latest stories S. Korea's role in a Taiwan crisis on which North might piggyback Thai court suspends prime minister over phone call with Hun Sen Chinese pressure stresses Taiwan's democracy Aquino strengthened the national balance sheet, curbed...

Aesthetic Injectables Market Forecast To 2030: Digital Platforms Enabling Virtual Consultations And Patient Education Are Critical For Enhancing Service Accessibility
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Targeted growth opportunities exist in novel fillers, personalization through AI, and region-specific strategies, particularly in Asia-Pacific and emerging Latin American markets Dublin, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE...

India tops with $ 7.3 bn remittances from Australia’s immigration boom
MELBOURNE, 2 July 2025: As Australia’s migrant population booms, so are the remittances sent abroad, with $38.2 bn left the Australian shores for many countries. But of these India tops the list with $ 7.3 bn remittances in 2024, followed by...

Marcos-Duterte clash upending Philippine economy, too
As the Philippines cuts this year’s growth target from the 8% to the 6% range, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. can’t point the finger at Donald Trump’s trade war or Chinese deflation. The real culprit is chaotic local politics. Events from...

Group Of Authentic Traders Announces Expansion Into Southeast Asia With Key Partnership In The Philippines
(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) New York, NY, July 2, 2025 – The Group of Authentic Traders (GOAT), a new beacon of trust and expertise in the cryptocurrency trading world, proudly announces its official launch as a leading community for crypto...

PH women’s hockey team earns silver in Indonesia tilt
The Philippine women’s indoor hockey team put on a strong and spirited showing at the Bandung Indoor Hockey Championships in Indonesia, earning a well-deserved silver medal. Although the Filipina Baganis fell short in the final with a 1–4 loss to...

Eala’s Wimbledon debut prompts query on grass courts in Philippines
Talks of grass courts in the Philippines gained traction online after a commentator during the 2025 Wimbledon Championships wondered aloud, “I wonder how many grass courts there are in Manila?” The remark came during the opening-round match...

Global Educators Travel to South Korea to Deepen Understanding of Its History and Transformation
At the launching ceremony of the 2025 Korea History Research Fellowship, Chairman Han Jong-woo of WHDEF delivers a welcoming address. (Image courtesy of Yonhap) SEOUL, July 2 (Korea Bizwire) — A group of 29 secondary school teachers from the...

Fewer weddings, more live-ins: Filipino families are changing and the numbers prove it
MANILA, Philippines—More Filipino couples are skipping the altar — and it’s not just a passing trend. Key trends from the Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) civil registration and vital statistics data featured in a recent report by the...