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Arts festival gives young people stage to tell their stories
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Tạ Quang Đông said the festival would not only improve the quality of artistic activities but also help discover emerging talent and meet the demand for creative…
Opera singer seeks to inspire young talent
When young people truly love music, they will find their own ways to learn and move forward. Investing in culture is not just about money; above all, it is about inspiring dreams.
Cardinal Health International Philippines Advances Child Wellness Through Nutritious Meals, Digital Access, and Employee-Led Community Programs
MANILA, Philippines — Digital access is growing in the Philippines, but the divide remains real. In 2024, fewer than half of Filipino households had internet access at home. By 2025, DepEd reported that nearly seven in…
Hà Nội to host first festival for traditional craft development
Hà Nội will host the first Global Festival for the Preservation and Development of Craft Villages as an attempt to preserve, honour and promote traditional cultural craft values of the world.
Thái Nguyên seeks to lure more int’l travellers through green experience, local culture
The northern province of Thái Nguyên is promoting green and sustainable tourism by developing local cultural experiences, improving quality of tourism products and expanding international markets, towards becoming an…
BPI, DMCI Homes simplify payments for US-based buyers
MANILA, Philippines — Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with DMCI Homes to let its US-based property buyers pay through their American bank accounts, simplifying overseas payments and the developer’s…
GCash debuts on PSE with record P53-B IPO
MANILA, Philippines — GCash parent Mynt Inc. debuted on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Tuesday following a P53-billion initial public offering (IPO), the largest in Philippine history, drawing strong demand…
Higher electricity demand seen in 2027
MANILA, Philippines — A Department of Energy official said Tuesday that the super El Niño will drive power demand above this year’s levels in 2027. Based on data from the DOE, electricity demand for next year may reach…
PH auto sales revved up in September
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine automotive market showed signs of a fightback in September, with sales jumping 20.6 percent from the previous month, although they remained below year-ago levels as consumers…
DA delays inspection facility construction to next year
MANILA, Philippines — Increasing costs forced the Department of Agriculture (DA) to delay construction of inspection facilities in strategic areas nationwide to 2027, from the original schedule this year. Under the…
