Beyond square metres: The new measure of a Filipino home

MANILA, Philippines — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is set to lay down common rules on how artificial intelligence (AI) should be used and governed across its member states, particularly as concerns over the technology grow. According to Trade Undersecretary Allan Gepty, the planned Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement (Defa) would not only tackle

The Philippines' gross international reserves (GIR) increased in August due to the rise in gold prices and the central bank's higher earnings from its overseas investments.

Yatsen Group, the Chinese beauty company behind Perfect Diary cosmetics, plans to deepen its push into skincare and new product research to sustain its growth, after a years-long overhaul of its business that has seen the firm acquire a string of overseas brands. The Guangzhou-based company will slow its acquisition spree for now and instead focus on expanding its existing portfolio of skincare offerings, while maintaining – and potentially raising – its research and development spending, which...

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Japan, the U.S., and the U.K. from September 20-27 for diplomatic and investment tasks, including attending the UNGA81 and meeting tech executives. Key Points Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to visit Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom from September 20 to 27 for diplomatic and economic […]

Some places we visit, and some we carry with us. For me, Bacolod City is one of those places. I found myself thinking about it again when I saw the MassKara masks appearing in anticipation of another October celebration. MassKara 2026 will run from October 1 to 18, filling the City of Smiles with color,

It has become one of the most distinctive signatures in Philippine real estate. For more than three decades, the signature Rockwell lifestyle has been defined by an experience that goes well beyond the residence. Its premium towers, manicured open spaces, curated retail, exceptional finishes and prime addresses are all part of the appeal, but they

I love a good discovery, especially when it comes with gorgeous craftsmanship and a story worth hearing. That was exactly what made the media launch of BÚTLAK: The 40th Negros Trade Fair such a treat. Homegrown Negrense enterprises offered a lively preview of what’s coming to Manila this September, with pieces that felt fresh, confident

Nowadays, it is common to see planned communities in cities and emerging urban areas across the Philippines. Less than 20 years ago, however, these estates seemed unusual, especially outside Metro Manila. After all, houses, offices and commercial centers belong to different zoning sectors. The idea of living, working and relaxing in one large estate seemed

Imagine coming home to a community steeped in the spirit of a tropical paradise, where an ordinary day carries the ease and exhilaration of a seaside retreat. That freeing sense of tranquility can be more than an escape—it can be a lifestyle. Much anticipation now surrounds Century Properties’ newest beach-inspired lifestyle estate, Cerulean Residences, as

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking to ramp up local dairy production with a P237.9-million laboratory that would allow farmers to breed more female carabaos for milk production. The DA inaugurated the world’s first laboratory dedicated exclusively to sex-sorting buffalo semen on Friday in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. It uses flow cytometry to

China and ASEAN deepen economic ties through expanded trade agreements like CAFTA 3.0 and RCEP, lowering barriers and fostering cooperation in digital economy, green development, and regional supply chains with surging trade growth.

GENEVA, Switzerland — Developing countries should seize emerging opportunities from global trade system reforms and diversifying global supply chains, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO). WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said developing economies should identify and lobby for revisions to existing trade policies rather than complain about them. READ: PH backs careful recalibration of global trade