The COVID-19 pandemic has thankfully ended. There is a great sigh of relief but for a good number of COVID-19 survivors, the “remnants“ of COVID-19  continue to lurk as their bodies betray them after contracting COVID-19 , like  gasping for breath after a minor exertion, even after laughing.  The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted millions of people around the world. …

THREE days before the revival of Thrilla in Manila spectacle, a prelude of world title fight will start the weekend of great boxing show between reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion Pedro Taduran and Christian Balunan on October 26 at San Andres Sports Complex in Manila. Taduran is all set to defend his IBF minimum weight title against the undefeated No. …

International Series Head Rahul Singh and Tournament Director Pat Janssen paid a courtesy visit to Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio in anticipation of the Manila leg of the prestigious International Series, set for October 23-26, 2025 at Sta. Elena Golf and Country Club. Leading the Filipino charge is top-ranked golf ace Miguel Tabuena, who will compete alongside …

On September 18, The Space at One Ayala came alive as ArenaPlus, the Philippines’ best Sportsbook, officially welcomed its newest brand endorser — NBA superstar Derrick Rose through an exclusive, invite-only event. The celebration entitled “Rose Above the Odds,” treated guests to a nostalgic journey with Filipino childhood favorites like taho, gulaman, turon, and more — setting a warm, playful …

The Philippines is emerging as a strong player in the booming global wellness economy, and the SM Group has announced its plans to position itself to meet growing demand by expanding access to health, beauty, and wellness products. Citing Global Wellness Institute data, SM noted that the global wellness economy is projected to reach nearly USD 9 trillion by 2028, …

The country’s ocean-based industries breached the ₱1 trillion mark in 2024, contributing nearly 4 percent to the national economy, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). PSA data showed the ocean economy expanded by 4.7 percent to ₱1.01 trillion from ₱962.49 billion in 2023, accounting for 3.8 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices. Sectors that posted the …

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has extended to Dec. 31 the registration deadline for the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark, giving micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) more time to comply. DTI Secretary Cristina Roque stressed the badge is meant to protect legitimate businesses from scammers and boost consumer confidence. “The Trustmark is not a regulation to burden businesses but …

The Philippines has reached its highest-ever spot in the Global Innovation Index (GII), climbing to 50th place out of 139 economies in the 2025 report released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) on Thursday said the milestone surpasses the government’s 2025 target of 52nd place under the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028. …

Government agencies nationwide are now mandated to use energy-efficient products and prioritize the installation of solar rooftop systems to cut electricity consumption and accelerate the shift to clean energy. The Department of Energy (DOE), which chairs the Inter-Agency Energy Efficiency and Conservation Committee (IAEECC), said the directive was approved during the committee’s Sept. 16 meeting as part of the Government …

Positive investor sentiment continued to buoy the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) on Friday, while the peso managed to hold steady against the US dollar. The main index rose 0.50 percent to 6,264.49 points, while the All Shares gained 0.17 percent to 3,740.81 points. Three sectoral indices also closed in the green: Financials climbed 2.01 percent, Services rose 0.49 percent, …