ADB: Philippines to remain a bright spot in Southeast Asia in 2025, 2026

Robust domestic demand amid subdued inflation will support Philippine economic growth this year and next, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in a report released on Tuesday. The ADB, in its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) September 2025 report,...

AI growth drives sustainability shift in Asia Pacific data centres

As more companies in Asia Pacific adopt artificial intelligence to boost their operations, the pressure on data centres is growing fast. Traditional facilities, built for earlier generations of computing, are struggling to keep up with the heavy...

‘The Eos of Smart Living’: Sanitec launches JOMOO in the Philippines

Philstar.com September 30, 2025 | 6:40pm MANILA, Philippines — Sanitec officially unveiled JOMOO in the Philippines through a landmark event themed, “JOMOO: The Eos of Smart Living,” marking the opening of its first showroom in Metro Manila and...

From London to Manila, world’s biggest cities face alarming rise in heatwaves

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Philippine GDP seen on steady growth path in 2025, 2026: ADB

MANILA, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Robust domestic demand, coupled with subdued inflation, is expected to support Philippine economic growth this year and next, according to a report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday. In its Asian...

From the Philippines to the world: A global degree is more accessible than you think

Philstar.com September 30, 2025 | 4:40pm MANILA, Philippines — For many Filipinos, the dream of earning a global education often comes at a cost—literally and figuratively. It’s a dream that often feels out of reach. The idea of studying abroad...

Photos: Typhoon Bualoi kills dozens in Vietnam and Philippines 

A typhoon that ripped roofs from homes has killed dozens of people across Vietnam and the Philippines, officials from both countries said, as a weakened Storm Bualoi crossed into neighbouring Laos. The typhoon battered small islands in central...

25 Years Strong: Hawai‘i Guard and Philippines Celebrate Enduring Partnership

CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines — Cheers, handshakes and shared stories filled the air Sept. 23–25 as the Hawai‘i National Guard and Armed Forces of the Philippines celebrated 25 years of partnership — a bond that has endured typhoons, crises and...

Philippines declines a spot in economic freedom index

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter THE Philippines slipped one spot in a global index on economic freedom, despite improvements in some areas, according to the Canada-based think tank Fraser Institute. The country ranked 62nd out of 165...

‘RDC’ in action: Sustainability champions help build a waste-free future

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. SM Supermalls launch the The Recyclable, Disposable, Compostable (RDC) model for more mindful waste management practices among...

Philippines emerges as key player in Asia-Pacific sustainable finance market, says ING

The Philippines is emerging as a strategic player in Asia-Pacific’s fast-growing sustainable finance market, according to ING’s latest Sustainable Finance Pulse, as global issuance held steady at $852 billion in the first half of 2025 despite...

Filipino, Laotian, Cambodian, and Indonesian Medical Student Gap

The landscape of medical education in the United States has long faced challenges concerning diversity and representation. Recent findings highlight a significant gap in the enrollment of students from certain Asian backgrounds. A study titled...

Philippines suffer tens of millions of dollars in damage from successive storms

Hanoi (VNA) - Tropical storm Mitag and super typhoon Ragasa, which battered the Philippines this month, have caused an estimated 1.38 billion PHP (around 24 million USD) in damage and losses to the country's agricultural sector, the Department of...

Mrs. Universe Philippines Pacific 2025 Jenny Ortega aims to uplift older women

Jenny Mercado Ortega, Mrs. Universe Philippines Pacific 2025. Photo from her Facebook page. Jenny Mercado Ortega, recently crowned Mrs. Universe Philippines-Pacific 2025, hoped that her journey in pageantry will inspire not just young girls, but...

A couple in the UK left their jobs to move to the Philippines — see how they did it

It took Adam and Jane Vizor almost 12 years to fulfill their dreams of moving from Bristol in the UK to a rural town in the Philippines halfway across the world. The couple met in the UK and were looking for a lifestyle change: They wanted to get...

Philippines marks World Tourism Day with a vow to develop sustainable tourism

The Philippine government marked World Tourism Day by pledging to champion a tourism sector that brings long-term benefit to both communities and the planet. The world marked the occasion on Saturday, 27th September, with discussions centred on...

Viber strengthens Philippine team toward ‘glocalization’

Rakuten Viber has found a strong base in the Philippines, where millions of people use the app for daily messaging and calls. While the company has been around in the country for more than ten years, it is now taking another step to show how...

Pheilix Technologies Shanghai, Metro Goldrich Construction launch EV chargers in Manila

Philstar.com September 30, 2025 | 10:30am MANILA, Philippines — The future of sustainable mobility in the Philippines is now within reach, as Pheilix Technologies Shanghai, a global leader in holistic electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, and...

ADB keeps Philippine growth forecast for 2025

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) maintained its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the Philippines this year, while trimming its projection for 2026, amid heightened global uncertainty. However, ADB said the country remains a “bright...

Typhoon Bualoi death toll rises to at least 30 across Vietnam, Thailand and Philippines

The death toll from Typhoon Bualoi in south-east Asia has risen to more than 30, as heavy rains continued to lash the region. In Vietnam, authorities said 19 people had been killed, with 21 still missing, making it the most devastating storm to...