Philippines’ Ayala Land To Build $178 Million Eco-Residential Estate In Davao

An artist impression of the Ascenda, a residential enclave to be built by Ayala Land around an eco park in Davao City in southern Philippines. Courtesy of Ayala Land Ayala Land—controlled by tycoon Jaime Zobel de Ayala and his family’s Ayala...

Philippines Leads ASEAN in Next Generation 911

Now that the Philippines has in place a unified, nationwide 911 emergency response system, the Philippines is now the benchmark for NG911 (next generation 911) deployment in ASEAN. Ishka Villacisneros, Chief Financial Officer of the NGA 911 LLC in...

Philippine goods producers see output, new orders contract in Sept

As goods producers in the Philippines saw fresh contractions in output and new orders in September this year, the S&P Global Philippines manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped into sub-50 territory for only the third time in over...

Philippine broadband firm Converge Introduces Content Plus

Filipino broadband and tech company Converge ICT Solutions Inc officially launched Content Plus, an innovative in-room entertainment solution specifically designed to elevate the guest experience in hotels and healthcare facilities. Poised to...

NephroPlus Crosses 500 Clinics

NephroPlus, largest dialysis service provider in Asia in 2025 and the fifth largest globally based on the number of treatments performed in Fiscal 2025 (Source: Frost & Sullivan Report), has crossed 500 centres globally. The company launched one...

Sexual, reproductive health awareness needed amid rise in teen pregnancies

October 3, 2025 | 12:32pm MANILA, Philippines — Many health advocates for pushing for increased awareness of and battling misinformation against sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) in the Philippines. This as the country sees a rise in...

St. Luke’s Medical Center now holds record for highest number of robotic-assisted surgeries in the Philippines

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Verified and certified by DTG Medical Inc., St. Luke's has completed more than 2,500 robotic surgeries Editor’s note: This press release is...

The Fruit Trap: How A 'Wellness' Trend Led A Young Woman To A Tragic Death

A 27-year-old woman died of starvation in Bali after following an extreme “fruitarian” diet that left her dangerously malnourished. The woman, identified as Karolina Krzyzak from Warsaw, Poland, had checked into the Sumberkima Hill resort in...

'When I stand, I feel dizzy': Deadly earthquake leaves Filipinos struggling

Rescuers search rubble and people queue for aid after deadly earthquake shakes Philippines./SCREENGRAB Two days after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck her hometown in the central Philippines, Arguel Estalicas says she still feels dizzy everytime...

Through the Lens: Philippine earthquake, Indonesia school collapse

The death toll from a 6.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the central Philippines late on Sept. 30 has reached 72 with another 294 people injured, as of Oct. 2. Government agencies have been mobilized to search for survivors and restore power and...

Singapore Red Cross to contribute $50,000 in humanitarian aid to Philippine quake victims

SINGAPORE - The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has pledged to contribute $50,000 in humanitarian aid to support emergency relief in Cebu after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the city late on Sept 30. The amount will be used to support urgent medical...

Quake death toll in Philippines reaches 72

BOGO, Philippines -- The death toll from the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the central Philippines rose to at least 72 people Thursday with more than 300 injured. Disaster officials said there have not been reports of additional missing people and...

Legit 15-Minute Loans Exist in the Philippines?

Getting access to fast cash is more tempting than ever. Whether it's an unexpected bill, a health emergency, or simply making it through to the next payday, the idea of getting approved for a loan in just 15 minutes sounds like a dream come true....

DOH pushes the use of medicines, healthy lifestyle to combat Alzheimer’s disease

CABANATUAN CITY (PIA) — The Department of Health Central Luzon Center for Health Development is promoting the use of medicines and healthy lifestyle as key strategies in preventing and managing Alzheimer’s disease. Bataan General Hospital and...

AirAsia Philippines honors teachers with exclusive check-in lane 

209 CEBU CITY, Philippines — In celebration of National Teachers’ Month, AirAsia Philippines is paying tribute to the country’s educators by rolling out a dedicated check-in lane at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2. From...

Twice’s Jeongyeon may miss Malaysia, Singapore concerts after pulling out of Philippines show due to health concerns

SEOUL, Oct 3 — Twice member Jeongyeon may not perform at the group’s upcoming concerts in Malaysia and Singapore, following her sudden withdrawal from the Bulacan stop of their world tour. JYP Entertainment announced yesterday via the group’s fan...

Photos of temporary sleeping quarters in NAIA go viral for resembling hospital ward

“Kulang na lang dextrose.” Photos of the temporary sleeping quarters at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 have garnered mixed reactions online due to their ward-like appearance. The sleeping areas were set up to accommodate...

Magenta Moves: EastWest Rural Bank’s program for teacher wellness and learner protection

5 MAGENTA Moves is EastWest Rural Bank’s (EWRB) initiative that champions both teacher wellness and learner protection. Designed as a continuous program that supports educators while contributing to safe learning spaces, Magenta Moves was launched...

FAHM: Filipino Community Center honors business leaders in annual Bayanihan Gala

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - October marks Filipino American History Month, and each year, the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu honors service leaders who embody the spirit of “bayanihan” or community. This year’s “Bayanihan Gala” takes place at...

Debunked Episode 20: A Look at H-1B Visas in Healthcare, M&A Deals for Bitcoin and More

In response to the news that the Trump administration has hiked the price of new H-1B visas from $2,000 – $5,000 to a whopping $100,000. MedCity News Editor in Chief Arundhati Parmar talked about the merits and challenges of the program in general...