Philippines pitches Cebu as tourism comeback
Facing a dip in foreign visitor arrivals, the Philippines is rolling out a high-stakes tourism pitch by hosting the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) this month—using Cebu as both stage and symbol of a hoped-for rebound.
Startup hesitation shadows Philippines’ entrepreneurial pulse
The Philippines saw fewer Filipinos take the leap into solo entrepreneurship in 2025, as new business name registrations slid 15 percent to 879,304, down from 938,681 a year earlier.
MakatiMed sounds alarm as blood supply runs low
Red lights were turned on at Makati Medical Center on Saturday, January 3, as the hospital issued an urgent call for blood donors amid a dwindling supply.
US President Trump claims capture of Venezuela’s Maduro
President Donald Trump said the US has “captured” Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and flown them out of the country following what he described as “large-scale” U.S. strikes.
WTA Tour ready to serve up 2026 season
The 2026 WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz is less than a week from first serve, with the Australian swing set to launch the season shortly after the new year and deliver an immediate test for the world’s best players.
