HANDOUT COURTESY OF OFFICE OF SEN. GATCHALIANPHILIPPINE LAWMAKERS on Sunday signed the bicameral committee report on the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, with the Senate and House expected to ratify the report on Monday.“We made sure the process is transparent and accountable to the Filipino
A printed circled board and chips are pictured at the Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute (TSRI) in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Sept. 16, 2022. — REUTERS/ANN WANGPHILIPPINE EXPORTS of semiconductor and electronic products are projected to grow by double digits this year to $48 billion, the Semiconductor and
Makesense Asia, a leading regional Ecosystem Support Organization (ESO) and incubator focused on just and regenerative solutions, is set to host its highly anticipated Makesense Academy 8 Demo Day on Jan. 22, 2026 at the Philippine Innovation Hub. The event will culminate eight years of
YGG Pilipinas and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have announced the first results of MFW City, their joint talent-development initiative designed to equip Metaverse Filipino Workers (MFWs) with the technical skills, mentorship, and career pathways needed to participate in the global digital economy. Its
Universal exchange Bitget has expanded its Blockchain4Youth initiative by bringing high-speed satellite internet to six schools across Surigao del Norte, Siquijor, and Negros Oriental through a major Starlink deployment.Through this, Bitget has delivered reliable connectivity to more than 7,300 students and over 100 teachers, marking one of the most
Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin — Photo from facebook.com/DOEgovphEnergy is an indispensable part of modern society, acting as the foundation for nearly every aspect of daily life, including economic development, health, communication, and overall quality of life. Almost everything deemed productive in today’s world needs
1 of 2RAYMOND RED’S crime drama Manila’s Finest was the big winner at this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), garnering a total of eight prizes.It took home Third Best Picture (which it shared with Call Me Mother), Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Musical
PHOTO BY KAP MACEDA AGUILAFIRST OFF, we all deserve hearty congratulations for surviving 2025. It was crazy on so many levels, wasn’t it? Freaky weather, freaky world events, freaky politicians, freaky government contractors. The year was a gift that kept on giving us a variety
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) will reclassify 13 listed companies into new sectors and subsectors effective Jan. 5.In a circular issued on Friday last week, the local bourse said the reclassification “is in consideration of corporate developments disclosed to the Exchange as well
Dr. Alan Cheung, orthopedic surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Novena HospitalOrthopedic issues affect millions of people worldwide, from young athletes recovering from sports injuries to older adults dealing with degenerative joint conditions.Dr. Alan Cheung, an orthopedic surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, says the nature of
By Joseph L. Garcia, Senior ReporterMovie ReviewCall Me MotherDirected by Jun R. LanaProduced by Star Cinema, The IdeaFirst Company, and Viva FilmsMTRCB Rating: PGWE USUALLY CRY when watching movies because something there happened to us, or someone we know — or at the very least,
Following the successful conclusion of Philippine Startup Week (PHSW) 2025, the Innovative Startup Act (ISA) Committee, now chaired by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), has outlined plans to align Philippine Startup Week (PHSW) 2026 with broader ASEAN priorities.During this year’s edition, the chairmanship of