Be Our Guest Theatricals or BOGT Philippines is proud to announce that its critically acclaimed production, “13th of September,” has received its third invitation to an international theater festival, marking a significant milestone for Filipino artistry on the global stage. After joining the festivals in Canada (2019) and Germany (2021, 2022), BOGT is set to make its highly anticipated debut …

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is set to recognize exceptional contributions to Filipino music at the NCCA SUDI National Music Awards at the historic Metropolitan Theater in September. Launched in 2020, the SUDI National Music Awards recognize outstanding musical achievements across genres and disciplines that have significantly shaped the Philippine music landscape. Sudi, an Ilokano adjective …

The Department of Tourism (DoT) wants to ensure the safety of tourists and travel-related businesses during and after the onslaught of typhoons Emong and Dante across almost the entire country. DoT Secretary Christina Frasco said that more than 1,000 tourists, mostly in Regions 8 and 10, were affected or stranded due to flight and ferry cancellations. No injuries or fatalities …

The hotel industry said the country should position itself as a safe destination, to counter the negative impact of an international survey that portray the Philippines as unsafe. “I think we also need to work with the government on a concerted effort in reintroducing the Philippines to all of our key markets, reminding everybody why we are different from Thailand, …

The Department of Transportation (DoTr) targets to begin pilot operations for the Davao Bus project, formerly Davao Public Transport Modernization Program, in 2027. Transport Secretary Vince Dizon said the pilot will cover the Catalunan Pequeño-Ulas-Bangkal-Matina-Bankerohan-Quirino-Bajada-Lanang-Buhangin-Sasa routes. DoTr said it is also launching the Davao Bus Driving academy to train designated drivers, conductors and support staff with the 672-kilometer Davao Bus …

DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government announced the new buses it bought from a local contractor are expected to be turned over and subsequently fielded by August or September in a move to offset the much-delayed funding for the experimental bus transport system that would replace traditional jeepneys. Dwight Tristan Domingo, manager of the Davao City Bus Project, said …

Metro Manila commuters can now pay for their MRT-3 fares, effective July 25, using their Mastercard credit, debit or prepaid cards by using designated turnstiles. Mastercard said the new capability is also available to cardholders using compatible e-wallets on NFC-enabled Android smartphones. According to Mastercard, this signifies a growing momentum for open-loop payment systems across Southeast Asia, a collaborative effort …

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) through the management of Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) denied they are responsible for the recent flooding along a portion of Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. “Its facilities near Batasan Station on Commonwealth Avenue are not the cause of the flooding that occurred in the area,” according to a statement from MRT-7 Project Management Office. …

Building a Stronger Foundation for Long-Term Qualitative Growth Through Portfolio Shifts and Operational Resilience LG Electronics Inc. (LG) today announced consolidated revenue of KRW 20.74 trillion and operating profit of KRW 639.4 billion for the second quarter of 2025.  Both revenue and operating profit declined year-over-year, primarily due to continued global market softness, increased tariff burdens driven by changes in …

Life is expensive, but joy doesn’t have to be. In this time of soaring prices, when the rest of the world says, “You can’t afford happiness.” Filipinos say, “Watch us find it anyway.” Because joy, to us, isn’t something we buy, it’s something we make. When there’s no electricity, we bring out the guitar. When onions hit ₱700 a kilo, …