Major websites, platforms down due to internet outage

October 20, 2025 | 5:37pm MANILA, Philippines (Updated 6:43 p.m.) — Several major websites and applications were down on Monday, October 20, due to a widespread internet outage. Among those affected are Canva, Amazon and Zoom. According to...

Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 18, 2025

CAMBODIA 1. CAMBODIA-THAI BORDER TALKS MOVE POSITIVELY -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Cambodian and Thai border military officials were engaged in a productive meeting yesterday, focusing on cooperation and peace-building initiatives. During the...

World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 18, 2025

CAMBODIA 1. CAMBODIA-THAI BORDER TALKS MOVE POSITIVELY -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Cambodian and Thai border military officials were engaged in a productive meeting yesterday, focusing on cooperation and peace-building initiatives. During the...

Home Credit makes latest generation of iPhone more accessible to Filipinos

Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), the country’s leading consumer finance company, successfully conducted its first nationwide midnight launch activation for the latest generation of iPhone, in partnership with authorized Apple retailers across the...

Home Credit brings the latest generation of iPhone closer to Filipinos for as low as ₱61/day

Upgrading to the latest iPhone is now easier with Home Credit’s flexible installment plans with 0% interest Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), the country’s leading consumer finance company, successfully conducted its first nationwide midnight launch...

Philippines takes center stage at Frankfurt Book Fair

THE Philippines is taking center stage at the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair, which started on Wednesday, as the country is this year’s guest of honor. Sen. Loren Legarda, who is the driving force of the country’s guest of honor responsibilities,...

FBIS 2025 illuminates Dubai with a global celebration of innovation and leadership

The Future Billionaire Investor Summit 2025, held at the luxurious Millennium Plaza Downtown Dubai, lit up the global business skyline with a spectacular celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Curated by Unified Brainz...

PBA: CJ Cansino’s career night powers Meralco past Magnolia

Meralco Bolts’ CJ Cansino during a game against Magnolia Hotshots in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES CJ Cansino delivered the go-ahead basket that propelled Meralco past erstwhile unbeaten Magnolia, 78-76, on Sunday for its third straight...

Philippines faces skill gap as green economy push gains pace

By Patricia B. Mirasol, Multimedia Producer BUSINESSES and policymakers face a widening gap between the demand for skilled labor and the workforce’s readiness to fill green jobs, as the Philippines accelerates its transition to a green economy....

PBA: Chris Newsome leads Meralco charge after winless start

Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome during a game against Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—After dropping its first two games in the PBA Philippine Cup, Meralco finally found its rhythm and Chris...

Championing women leaders

The leading home improvement retailer also earned Circle of Excellence Awards for Woman Leader of the Year and Diversity Company of the Year. Roselle Marisol Andaya, Chief Executive Officer of MR.DIY Philippines, was named Grand Winner for Woman...

PCCI backs Marcos Jr. on corruption fight, urges decisive action

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country’s largest business group, has expressed continued confidence in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s integrity and is supporting his efforts to stamp out corruption in government....

All-new water-resistant AI phone Honor X7d now official for as low as P7,299!

Philstar.com October 20, 2025 | 2:20pm MANILA, Philippines — Honor Philippines announced the launch of its all-new Honor X7d, the latest addition to its acclaimed X Series line-up for as low as P7,299! Get it during pre-order period until October...

Innovations In Textile Printing Conference

RALEIGH, N.C. — October 15, 2025 — Join AATCC at the Inkspired: Innovations in Textile Printing Conference, taking place November 5–6, 2025, at the StateView Hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina. This two-day event will highlight groundbreaking...

Filipina entrepreneurs still face funding and knowledge gaps, says expert

An expert said female business owners continue to face a knowledge gap and limited access to funding despite the growing presence of women-led enterprises in the country. “When it comes to funding startups, and especially growth-stage businesses,...

PBA: Lassiter pushes past nose hit to lead Beermen in must-win

San Miguel Beermen’s Marcio Lassiter during a PBA Philippine Cup game against Rain or Shine Elastopainters. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Marcio Lassiter felt it was imperative to shake off getting elbowed in the nose and help defending champion...

Mendoza: Poor Ateneo and why was Lingolingo canned

YOU don’t really know what tomorrow brings. Life’s like a wheel, indeed: Today you are on top, tomorrow you are down below. Take the case of Ateneo de Manila University. After a blazing 4-0, win-loss start, Ateneo hurtled into three successive...

Philippines Tourism builds India connect through luxury travel workshop

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, in partnership with Buzz Travel Marketing, hosted an exclusive itinerary workshop at The Park, Connaught Place, bringing together prominent luxury travel agents from Delhi for a focused interactive...

With Tubu firing from all cylinders, Foxies off to finest franchise start

Trisha Tubu (second from right) and her teammates have alot to be happy about after a second straight win to start thetournament. —PVL IMAGES Trisha Tubu led the Farm Fresh Foxies to their best franchise start after keeping her squad unbeaten in...

New carrot species discovered in Eravikulam National Park in Kozhikode

Kozhikode: Researchers have discovered a new plant belonging to the carrot family from the Eravikulam National Park in Idukki. The newly identified species has been named Tetraenium manilalianum, in honour of Prof K S Manilal, noted botanist,...