Visa encourages use of Google Pay, Apple Pay in the Philippines
Visa said it is working with Philippine banks and other financial sector stakeholders to encourage the adoption of…
SSS Contribution Table 2025 Explained, Rates, Salary Credits, and Member Coverage
The Social Security System (SSS) of the Philippines provides financial protection to workers and their families through benefits…
Exclusive | Basketball in Hong Kong set for ‘serious’ funding after city legalises betting
A major restructuring of youth basketball in Hong Kong is expected to be announced this weekend, with the…
Ranking the Countries Driving the Ocean Plastic Crisis
In the past decade, plastic pollution has become one of the most visible environmental issues worldwide. Every year,…
Draining the sea: fishing in crisis in south-east Asia – in pictures | Environment
Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia are beautiful tourist destinations, but off their coasts is a darker hidden reality,…
The Philippine Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale Reimagines the Relationship Between Architecture and Soil
Installation shots of the Philippine Pavilion exhibition Soil-beings (Lamánlupa) curated by Renan Laru-an featuring the work of Christian…
Why the ‘Physical Internet’ could revolutionize supply chains
Imagine if moving goods around the country were as fast, efficient, and seamless as sending an email. No…
Australian Navy destroyer joins military exercise with Philippines and Canada in South China Sea
An Australian Navy destroyer has joined ships from the Philippines and Canada for a joint sail in the…
Australia, Philippines launch largest military exercises near South China Sea
Australia and the Philippines launched their largest joint military exercise on Friday to bolster their readiness and joint…
What Australia’s shift on Palestinian state means for politics and alliances across the Asia-Pacific region
Australia’s move to recognise a Palestinian state marks a historic shift in its policy and brings it in…
Filipino Filmmaker Pedring Lopez Will Direct UK-Set Horror ‘The Ascendants’
EXCLUSIVE: Filipino filmmaker Pedring Lopez (Netflix’s Maria, Nilalang) is set to direct The Ascendants, a psychological horror feature…
Chinese vessels collide chasing Philippine boat in disputed South China Sea
A Chinese navy vessel has collided with one from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippine patrol…