The 2025 National Arts and Crafts Fair (NACF) celebrates Filipino artistry and creativity, by bringing together more than 300 exhibitors from all over the country. NACF is organized by the Department of Trade and Industry through its Bureau of Market Development, Promotions, and OTOP (BMDPO) in partnership with the Office of Senator Loren Legarda.
For the second consecutive year, The Manila Hotel was recognized by the World Travel Awards & Oceania Gala as the Philippines' Leading Hotel 2025. The 32nd World Travel Awards was held last October 13, 2025 at the InterContinental Grand Standford Hong Kong.
Watsons Philippines continues to champion its mission of "Look Good, Do Good, Feel Great" as employees from different branches actively volunteer their time and energy for cause that uplift communities and take care of our planet. Employee participation in initiatives such as the 8 Alagang Pangkalusugan Medical Missions, 2 Operation Smile Surgical Mission, 3 Eco Tours featuring seedling potting and seed ball making, and International Coastal Clean-Up. This year, over 450 volunteers joined the activities, reflecting the company's strong culture of giving back.
The much-awaited Pinoy Playlist Music Festival (PPMF) 2025 is opening its Pre-lineup Sale, giving music fans the chance to secure their tickets early at a special rate of P1,000 for a day pass (regular rate at P1,900). This limited-time offer allows audiences to secure their access to the festival experience before the official artist lineup is revealed.
Theatre Group Asia (TGA) proudly announces the casting of Tony and two-time Grammy Awards nominee Conrad Ricamora in the leading role of its Philippine staging of A Chorus Line*. The Fil-Am Hollywood, TV, and Broadway star is set to play Zach, the director and choreographer in the musical’s story who serves as the driving force and emotional mirror of the show. In the musical, Zach runs an audition, pushing the performing aspirants to their physical limits and unlock their motivations and insecurities while confronting his own in moments of vulnerability and emotional tension. Throughout, he uncovers the human side of the characters, driven by passion and ambition, yet mostly regarded as ‘in the shadows’.
HONOR just teased the new HONOR ROBOT PHONE during the HONOR Magic8 series launch in Beijing. This newest AI device merges multi-modal AI, robot capabilities and advanced handheld imaging that marks a key milestone in HONOR's ALPHA PLAN and a push toward becoming a global AI device ecosystem leader.
This newest HONOR ROBOT PHONE is set to combine robotics and advanced imaging. More will be revealed at the MWC 2026 in Barcelona, so stay tuned.
Press Release:
The future of business and innovation is happening here! The Philippine Business and Conference Expo (PBC&E) returns on October 20-21 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, featuring the first-ever Tech Expo. Designed for business owners, entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and students, this event brings together today’s brightest minds and the latest breakthroughs shaping how we live, work, and grow.
