SINGAPORE — Singapore has once again been recognized as the world’s top-performing government, ranking first in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) for the fourth consecutive year. The 2026 index assessed the government capabilities and performance of 133 countries using 35 indicators across seven pillars, including leadership and foresight, strong institutions, financial stewardship, public…
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TNC and Bluefish Asia Renew Partnership to Bring KWC Philippines Closer to Local Artists
The partnership enters a new chapter as TNC and Bluefish Asia commit to a continuing series of auditions, live gigs, and artist-development opportunities leading to the identifying the next KWC Philippines Champion in April 2027. The journey to discover the Philippines’ next great karaoke voice is set to reach even more communities as The New…
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Bridging The Financing Gap for Women-Led Enterprises Through IP Valuation
Giving women entrepreneurs greater access to financing through the valuation of their intellectual property (IP) can help more women-led businesses break through growth barriers and scale their enterprises globally, according to trade and innovation experts from government and industry at a recent forum held by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines’ (IPOPHL). “If one knows how much something is worth, the owner is in a better position to make the…
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Monaco Hotel Marks Second Anniversary by Honoring Employees and Celebrating Shared Success
Engr. Reynaldo A. Carpio, Founder of Monaco Hotel, delivers his welcome remarks during the hotel’s 2nd Anniversary Celebration. TAYTAY, Rizal — Monaco Hotel celebrated its second anniversary with a heartfelt gathering that recognized the people behind its success—its employees. The milestone celebration underscored the hotel’s belief that exceptional hospitality begins with a dedicated team committed…
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From Curiosity to Digital Authority: How Kherk Roldan Built a 16-YearLegacy in SEO
When Kherk Roldan first explored search engine optimization 16 years ago, he wasn’t chasingtitles or industry recognition. He was driven by a simple question: How could businesses useGoogle to reach more customers without relying entirely on traditional advertising? That curiosity became the foundation of what is now one of the Philippines’ recognized SEOcompanies, serving businesses…
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Hillary Diane Andales: The Filipina Astrophysicist Inspiring the World Through Science
In a world where curiosity fuels discovery, one remarkable Filipina continues to prove that passion, perseverance, and purpose can reach far beyond the stars. Hillary Diane Andales has become one of the Philippines’ brightest scientific minds, earning international recognition as an accomplished astrophysicist and one of the country’s leading science communicators. Her journey from Abuyog,…
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Wyndham Garden Manila Bay Debuts as Metro Manila’s New LifestyleEscape by the Bay
L-R: Charmaine Sy, Resident Manager of Wyndham Garden Manila Bay; Catherine Agustin, Department of TourismRegional Director; James Lau, Owners Representative/Property Consultant; and TV personality Cory Quirino, raisea ceremonial toast to mark the official grand opening of Wyndham Garden Manila Bay in Parañaque City. Parañaque City, Philippines — A fresh destination for stylish stays, memorable celebrations,and…
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SB19, Canva Launch ‘Kaya sa Canva’ Campaign to Empower A’TIN Through Creativity
MANILA, Philippines — P-pop powerhouse SB19 has partnered with Canva Philippines and Sony Music Entertainment for “Kaya sa Canva,” a first-of-its-kind campaign that transforms fans from supporters into creators through exclusive design tools and official SB19-inspired assets. At the heart of the collaboration is the SB19 Creative Hub, a dedicated space on Canva where A’TIN…
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IPOPHL, DA to accelerate rise of Philippine farm products into global brands
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) have strengthened their partnership to accelerate efforts to help more Philippine agricultural and fishery products gain global recognition and command premium market value through geographical indication (GI) protection. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) renews and expands the agencies’ collaboration first formalized…
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KWC Philippines Expands Visayas Journey to Negros: Bacolod City Set to Join the Road to KWC 2026-2027
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — Following the successful renewal of its partnership with Zeus 808 Production for the Visayas Region, Karaoke World Championships (KWC) Philippines is taking another bold step forward—this time bringing its nationwide talent search to the City of Smiles. For the first time, Bacolod City will officially become part of the KWC Philippines…
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