New study offers hope in quieting “food noise” for Filipinos battling obesity
A new international study is giving hope to Filipinos who struggle with constant food cravings, often called “food noise”—intrusive thoughts about eating that can make weight control mentally exhausting. For 42-year-old Marilou Paladin of Quezon City, the hardest part of her weight-loss journey wasn’t dieting, but the constant mental chatter about food.
PPA posts strong gains as port activity surges
State-run Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) reported a 51 percent jump in net income to P10.67 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, fueled by higher vessel and cargo traffic, dollar-denominated tariffs, and stronger regulatory income.
Foodpanda pushes Filipinos toward cashless payments with new co-branded credit card
Delivery Hero Philippines, operator of Foodpanda, is urging more Filipinos to shift from cash to digital payments . Managing director Daniel Jaramillo said digital adoption in the Philippines still lags behind other Delivery Hero markets, and the company hopes to change that through new incentives.
Business leaders back Angara, supports P1.38-T DepEd budget
Major business and education groups have thrown their full support behind Education Secretary Sonny Angara, endorsing the proposed P1.38-trillion allocation for the education sector in the 2026 national budget.
SM to open Cebu convention center in 2026
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC), the hospitality arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc., is ramping up its nationwide MICE—meetings, incentives, conventions and events--footprint with the upcoming SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu, set to open in the fourth quarter of 2026.
