In a country where power interruptions can instantly disrupt work, business, and daily life, reliable energy is no longer a luxury. When the grid goes down, productivity should not. Comfort should not. Life should not. That belief now has a new ally as Jackery, the world’s leading name in portable solar generators, officially launches in…
Photo courtesy of Philippine News Agency WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump ends Thursday’s cabinet meeting early, calling past marathon sessions “pretty boring” and dismissing reports that he had been caught napping. Trump, 79, tells reporters he closed his eyes during previous gatherings simply because he wanted to leave sooner, not because he was asleep….
Foreign tourists arrive at Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture in June 2025. Photo courtesy of Jiji Press. TOKYO — The number of foreigners entering Japan rose 15.4% from the previous year to 42.43 million in 2025, marking a record high for the second straight year, preliminary government data showed Friday. The annual tally exceeded 40…
BEIJING, China — Xiaomi has taken a decisive step from the road to the virtual racetrack as its flagship performance sedan, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, makes its landmark debut in Gran Turismo 7, one of the world’s most respected racing simulation franchises. Beginning January 29, 2026, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 players worldwide will be…
Photo by Dominik Gryzbon on Pexels.com WASHINGTON — A partial shutdown of the United States government appears increasingly likely after Senate Democrats block a key procedural vote on a major spending package, intensifying a standoff over immigration enforcement. The failed vote halts a six-bill measure meant to finance more than three-quarters of federal agencies, pushing…
The Philippine stock market staged a sharp turnaround on Friday, snapping a multi-session slide as investors zeroed in on oversold stocks and recalibrated expectations for monetary policy after the release of softer economic data. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index jumped 105.61 points, or 1.7 percent, to finish at 6,328.97, climbing back above the 6,300…
Photo courtesy of Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport/Facebook. The Bureau of Customs at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted more than 8 kilograms of suspected cocaine from a passenger arriving at Terminal 3 on January 29, 2026. X-ray screening of the traveler’s checked baggage revealed suspicious images, prompting officers to conduct a…
At McDonald’s, even the smallest victories are worth celebrating. Waking up early, beating traffic, or simply making it through a long day all count as wins, and starting January 15, McDonald’s Philippines is giving customers more delicious reasons to reward themselves with McSavers Snack and Match, available for as low as P59. Leading the lineup…
Photo courtesy of Quezon City Police District/Facebook. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) conducted its Monthly Rank Inspection (MRI) Friday morning at the QCPD Grandstand, Camp Karingal. The inspection, part of the “Tamang Bihis” Letter of Instruction, began at 8 a.m. and aimed to ensure proper dress, discipline, and readiness among personnel. QCPD personnel were…
Carl Joshua M. Yeung, Investment Associate, Alba Renewables; Tinette Quiring, Deal Execution Team Head, Security Bank Capital; Margaux Lee, Coverage and Origination Team Head, Security Bank Capital; Carmela Tanjutco, Vice President, Security Bank Trust and Asset Management Group (TAMG); Josh Samson, Manager, Security Bank TAMG; Victor Marcelo, Assistant Vice President, Security Bank Corporate Banking; and…