How BanKo microfinance boosts growth of SEMEs

Access to bigger loans with low repayment amounts and long payment periods gives self-employed microentrepreneurs (SEME) the means to expand their business operations, said BanKo president Jerome Minglana.

A Foreigner’s first impression of Filipinos

This guy thought Thailand was the land of smiles until he went to the Philippines!

Maku Espelita wins Mister Model of the Planet

Filipino model and pageant title holder Maku Espelita was crowned Mister Model of the Planet 2018 in Myanmar.

Junk Not recycled furniture stars in Paris Design Week

Junk Not, the social enterprise set up by interior designer Wilhelmina “Willie” S. Garcia, was in the spotlight during the Paris Design Week (PDW) held in September.

Why You Should Start Investing Now

Some people have the wrong notion when it comes to investing. They think that they should start investing only when they reach the age of 40 or 50.

5 Pinoy Facts about Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez

New Utah Valley University (UVU) President Astrid S. Tuminez is all-around Pinoy and proudly carries her heritage to her new post.

Team Philippines sweep Boys & Girls titles in 13th Asian Tennis Federation tourney

Filipino tennis players swept all 4 titles at the Sarawak 13th Asian Tennis Federation ASIAN 14 and under series held September in Malaysia.

Milan-based Filipino designer Korn Taylor showcases creations in London Fashion Week

Milan-based Filipino fashion designer Korn Taylor was given the honor of presenting his designs on the finale walk at the London Fashion Week in September.

New MMA world champion Joshua Pacio dedicates win to Ompong-stricken Cordillerans

The new Filipino MMA world champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio is dedicating his winning of the One Championship Strawweight belt to the Cordillera people who recently suffered damages brought by typhoon Ompong.

Pilmico turns farmers into partners for growth

When super typhoon Yolanda struck the country in 2013, it destroyed almost everything Retchel Pasturan’s family owned. “Nahurot. Naguba dyud totally an balay (Gone. Our house was totally damaged),” Pasturan, a 35-year-old backyard farmer in Ormoc City, said.

Pia Wurtzbach is 1st Filipino with Madame Tussaud Wax Museum statue

Filipina beauty queen Pia Wurtzbach has been chosen as the first Filipino wax figure to be included in Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum Hongkong. Madame Tussaud’s...

X Factor Romania judge compares Bella Santiago’s fiery performance to Beyonce

Filipina singer Bella Santiago conquered Romania and the world of X Factor as she won over the judges and netizens with her powerful performance of Jessie J.’s “Bang Bang.”