PHP 1M Shopping Spree for HONOR 600S Pre-Orders

Manila, Philippines, September 29, 2026 – Global AI device provider HONOR Philippines is giving customers more reasons to look forward to the HONOR 600S with its PHP 1 million Shopping Spree Promo. Customers who pre-order or purchase the HONOR 600S from October 1 to 9, 2026 can get a chance to win PHP 1 million…

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Central Tokyo records unprecedented 34 consecutive days of rain

(Photo by Anadolu) TOKYO – Central Tokyo recorded rain for a 34th consecutive day on Tuesday, marking the longest such streak since records began, according to Japan’s weather agency. Rain has been recorded in the capital every day since Aug. 27, with approaching typhoons, a stationary autumn rain front and a low-pressure trough contributing to…

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Trump asked Xi if China would purchase US weapons, envoy says

(Photo by Anadolu) WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping whether Beijing would be interested in purchasing American weapons, according to US Ambassador to China David Perdue. Perdue disclosed the exchange during an interview with Fox News following Xi’s state visit to Washington, but did not say when Trump raised the…

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A child’s first lessons could shape the Philippines’ future workforce

A stronger workforce begins long before a young Filipino applies for a job. It begins when a child learns to read with confidence, understands numbers and gets help before a small learning gap becomes a lasting disadvantage. That is the idea behind Alagang Ayala’s education initiatives, which bring together Ayala Foundation’s work with public schools…

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𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐔𝐕 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐞

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), under the guidance of Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Giovanni Z. “Banoy” Lopez, has instructed all its regional offices to assist public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers in securing fare guides to facilitate the full implementation of the approved fare increase across the country. At the…

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HONOR 600S and VIVA to Create Magic with AI Image-to-Video

Manila, Philippines, September 28, 2026 – Global AI devices provider HONOR Philippines has partnered with Studio Viva for a new entertainment-driven campaign ahead of the highly anticipated launch of the HONOR 600S in the Philippines. As part of the collaboration, HONOR and Studio Viva are introducing “The CEO’s New Jowa,” a drama reel starring Guji…

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Filipino creativity wants a bigger piece of ASEAN’s ad business

The Philippines has no shortage of creative talent. The next challenge is turning that talent into more projects and clients across Southeast Asia. That was the message behind the Creative Services Pavilion mounted by the Association of Accredited Advertising Agencies of the Philippines (4As) at the ASEAN Creative Industries Expo by Malikhaing Pinoy. Held September…

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Iran says Qatar to present new US proposals aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz

(Anadolu) Qatari mediators are expected to present the United States with new proposals aimed at meeting Iran’s conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Monday. Speaking to Iranian reporters in New York, Araghchi said he met again with Qatari mediators to discuss possible ways to implement Tehran’s conditions. He…

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