Philippines tourism makes stride as global ranking climbs

Andrew Ronquillo - The Philippine Star October 4, 2026 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines was named the seventh-fastest improving economy in global tourism after climbing eight places to 57th out of 110 countries in the 2026 Travel and Tourism …

Toshiba’s Philippines expansion to create 3K jobs – Recto

Helen Flores - The Philippine Star October 4, 2026 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Japanese firm Toshiba’s planned expansion of its hard disk drive manufacturing operations in the Philippines is projected to generate 3,000 additional jobs for Filipinos, …

Philippines eyed as next wellness destination

October 4, 2026 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — If you have the means to live longer and better, chances are you would consider Singapore or Hong Kong for your medical checkups. It’s easy to see why. Both cities have built reputations for advanced health …

Philippines posts biggest Asian Games medal haul in six decades

Philippines builds up steam for Olympics with solid Asian Games showing NAGOYA—Team Philippines will close the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with its biggest total medal haul in 60 years, with help from taekwondo, whose breakout star—gold medalist Jeus Gabriel …

Asian Games 2026: Team Philippines’ schedule for October 4

Philippines’ flag bearers Aira Villegas and Albert Ian Delos Santos walk with teammates into the stadium during the opening ceremony for the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. –POC MEDIA POOL READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special …

Philippines receives vessel donated by coast guard

A patrol vessel donated by the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) to the Philippines was commissioned into the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday, a Philippine non-governmental organization said. The CGA on Sept. 16 confirmed media reports that Taiwan …

Philippines handlooms weave their way into the digital age

EJ Macababbad - The Philippine Star October 4, 2026 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is preparing to roll out a digital passport for Philippine handloom textiles to help them comply with European Union (EU) …

Philippines builds up steam for Olympics with solid Asian Games showing

The end of the Philippine campaign in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, one that registered its biggest total medal haul in six decades, creates enough momentum for the country heading into the 2028 Los Angeles (LA) Olympics. Of the country’s 29 …

THE CLUBHOUSE: Behind the scenes at Clonmel RFC where Denis Leamy started his coaching career and players - including an ...

Clonmel RFC's home ground is known affectionately as Ard Gaoithe. ‘It means high wind and it’s always windy up there,’ Phil Corby, a stalwart of the ambitious Tipperary club for half a century, explains. ‘The town of Clonmel is more or less in a valley …

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