While the multi-colored lights blinked and the hustle and bustle of party-goers filled the air I found myself talking to this loquacious lady in brunet hair, brown shirt and tattered stone-washed jeans. “After my release from detention at the Pasig City Jail I resumed what I love most doing well, hosting,” volunteered this smart girl whom I would later come …

The Goethe-Institut proudly presents the fourth edition of its annual German film festival, KinoFest, taking place across Southeast Asia and the Pacific from October to November 2025. This year’s program brings the newest German films to audiences in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam, and Timor Leste. KinoFest 2025 offers a diverse line-up spanning documentary, adventure, drama, …

The Philippine National Anti-Doping Organization (PHI-NADO) gave Team Philippines a powerful send-off by hosting an Anti-Doping Education Seminar on September 30, 2025, at the Diamond Hotel, Manila. With the theme “Clean Sport, Bright Future: Building Filipino Champions with Integrity,” the seminar inspired young athletes to embrace fair play and sportsmanship as they prepare to compete at the 3rd Asian Youth …

Make this year a banner one for Alvin Aguilar. Aguilar of Bacolod City, the founder of the biggest organization of jiujitsu artists in the country, clinched four awards at the SJJIF World Championships held in Chiba, Japan recently to add glitters to his coaching career spanning nearly three decades. Aguilar, the founder of DEFTAC Ribeiro Jiu-jitsu Philippines and also its …

Francisco ‘Django’ Bustamante and Jeremy Jones have been confirmed as the non-playing captains for the second edition of the Reyes Cup, set for October 16–19 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. The former World Champion Bustamante will take the helm of Team Asia as they look to defend their crown on home soil, while former US Open Champion Jones …

A new agreement has been signed between FIBA and long-standing broadcast partner Cignal, who will continue to provide basketball content on multiple platforms and channels in the Philippines. The deal is set to play a role in continuing to help grow the game, reinforcing an already fruitful partnership that will now extend into a second decade, with Cignal having been …

Foundever®, a global leader in customer experience solutions, held its “Paws for a Cause” charity fun run recently, drawing the enthusiastic participation of 172 associates from its Baguio site. The event raised funds for Furvent Animal Rescue and Advocacy, a Baguio-based nonprofit dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of abandoned and neglected cats and dogs. Organized as part of …

By Tracy Cabrera Civic leader Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia, chairman emeritus of four patriotism-driven organizations, expressed full support for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as he dismissed destabilization rumors against the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Calling the alleged coup stories “pure lies,” Goitia said his groups—Alyansa ng Bantay sa Kapayapaan at Demokrasya (ABKD), People’s Alliance …

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated participated in the recent International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Drive 2025 held in Panglao, Bohol in partnership with DES Strong Motors Corporation, Suzuki’s authorized dealer of Suzuki marine, automobile, and motorcycle products in the area to underscore Suzuki’s strong advocacy for environmental stewardship and sustainable community engagement. More than 1,200 participants from diverse sectors—students, community groups, local government …

Isuzu Philippines Corporation reports significant market share growth across truck categories III to V from January to August this year compared to the same period last year, based on the combined sales report from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Phils., Inc. and the Truck Manufacturers Association, Inc.  IPC retained its position as the overall market leader with a …