Facilitating tourism recovery through investments

By Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content Writer Tourism is making a strong rebound after years of setbacks caused by the coronavirus disease 2019...

Tech touted as solution to ageing-farmer crisis, but farms can’t thrive without reforms

DENNIS IVAN CHAVEZ, a 25-year-old computer engineering graduate from Mindanao State University’s Iligan Institute of Technology, didn’t know he would one day co-found FrescoGreenovations, an agriculture-based startup that provides automation services for farms and gardens.

Making wellness a destination

By Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content Writer The Philippines is banking on its affordable healthcare services and deep-rooted healing traditions to become a...

Inflation Rates and BSP Policy Rates in the Philippines

THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) monetary policy and other tools will be key to supporting the economy and ensuring the stability of the...

Weaving a moment into a movement

Philippine indigenous weaves are having a moment. But for a craft so ancient, this moment took a long time to arrive, and is not without its unusual set of challenges. Unlike other industries, weaving is deeply rooted in tradition.

Philippines ranks 53rd in Global Innovation Index

The Philippines rose three spots to 53rd out of 133 economies in the 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII) report by the World Intellectual Property...

Philippines significantly improves in Energy Transition Index

The Philippines jumped 29 places to 76th out of 118 countries in the 2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI) by the World Economic Forum (WEF)....

Food video creators weigh in on preservation, innovation, and buying local

THERE’s been a palpable resurgence in Filipino food over the last 10 years. New restaurants are either finding new ways to prepare Filipino food, or are showing off with heritage recipes found through copious amounts of research.

Redefining the Philippine music industry in the age of AI and streaming 

FOR Filipino musicians, the digital age has led to a democratized music landscape, where anyone can publish and promote their music online. But it has also led to a more competitive, fast-paced industry. Amid a global boom in music, issues of upholding copyright and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) plague composers and songwriters.

Scorecard: Philippine Development Plan 2025-2028

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. could face legislative headwinds as a divided Congress threatens to derail his reform agenda, political analysts said, casting uncertainty...

Charting the digital transformation of Philippine healthcare

By Jomarc Angelo M. Corpuz, Special Features and Content Writer Philippine healthcare had a devastating reality check when it was ravaged by the coronavirus disease...