Rachel Daquis brings veteran firepower and familiar chemistry to ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles

Rachel Anne Daquis is set to open a new chapter in her storied PVL career, choosing continuity and purpose over comfort as she moves to ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles for the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference. Fresh off the expiration of her contract with Farm Fresh, the 38-year-old outside spiker elected to remain under the Strong Group…

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Palace lauds Sandro Marcos for stepping back from father’s impeachment proceedings

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with his son, House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos. Photo courtesy of Joan Bondoc- Philippine News Agency (PNA). Malacañang on Tuesday commended House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos for voluntarily recusing himself from impeachment deliberations involving his father, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the young lawmaker’s decision reflected…

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Mang Inasal extends fan-favorite spicy pork BBQ until April 30

Good news for spice seekers and ihaw fans: Mang Inasal is keeping the heat on. The country’s self-proclaimed Grill Expert has extended the availability of its crowd-pleasing Spicy Pork BBQ until April 30, giving more customers a chance to experience the limited-time favorite that has been earning rave reviews since its launch late last year….

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GAC doubles down as it rolls out unified ONE GAC strategy and new-generation vehicles

GAC International Philippines, Inc. is deepening its roots in the country as it strengthens its direct local operations, a move that signals a long-term commitment to the Philippine market and accelerates the rollout of its global ONE GAC strategy. The expansion reflects GAC’s confidence in the Philippines as a key growth market in Southeast Asia,…

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Palace fires back at Leviste, says ‘not all wrong opinions deserve a response’

Batangas 1st district Rep. Leandro Leviste – Photo courtesy of Leandro Leviste /Facebook. Malacañang on Tuesday dismissed Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste’s claim that the Philippines is under de facto martial law, describing it as an opinion that does not merit official reply. “Not all wrong opinions deserve a response from the Palace,” Palace Press Officer…

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BOC, PISI team up to modernize steel import monitoring

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has joined forces with the Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI) to improve the regulation and tracking of steel imports. During a meeting on January 25, both groups agreed to establish a technical working group tasked with creating a comprehensive database for monitoring shipments, classifying commodities, and standardizing customs valuation…

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Mapúa, Capcom, Prime Manpower unite to train game creators ‘the business behind the play’

Mapúa University has sealed a landmark partnership with global gaming giant Capcom Singapore and industry linkage firm Prime Manpower, formalizing a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding signed on January 26, 2025, at the Mapúa Intramuros campus. The collaboration signals a decisive shift in how gaming, intellectual property, and digital talent development will be taught in the…

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Sydney Sweeney’s midnight stunt sparks glamour, backlash, and legal questions

What began as a moody, after-hours spectacle meant to tease a new business venture has turned into an unexpected legal headache for Sydney Sweeney, after the actress was filmed climbing the iconic Hollywood sign and turning it into a makeshift lingerie display. The viral clip, which began circulating on January 26, shows Sweeney trekking up…

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GoComet brings agentic AI to the fore as supply chains shift from tracking to thinking

Chitransh Sahai, Cofounder & CEO of GoComet, speaking at Manila Horizon 2026. As global trade grows more complex and disruptions ripple faster across borders, supply chain leaders in the Philippines are being pushed beyond basic visibility toward intelligence-driven operations. This shift took center stage at Manila Horizon 2026, a forum hosted by GoComet at Sheraton…

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