From NPS to Speed Post: What’s changing from October 1

MANILA, Philippines — Young Filipinos know what it takes to stay healthy, but far fewer follow through, highlighting “significant” gaps between awareness and action. This is based on a new Manulife Philippines study that surveyed 500 respondents nationwide, 40 percent of whom are in Metro Manila. The survey found that while 83 percent described themselves

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ major fintech firms have expressed support for the government’s first use of the newly enacted Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (Afasa). The law is now being tested in a high-profile corruption case tied to flood control projects. “This is a decisive step toward safeguarding the integrity of our financial system,” said

EJ Obiena had one dream: to bring world-class pole vaulting to the Philippines. On Sunday, that dream soared above 5.80 meters—and landed in gold. Before a raucous crowd gathered at Ayala Triangle Gardens for the Atletang Ayala World Pole Vault Challenge, Obiena already felt like a winner. He had helped bring an international competition home.