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How six Filipino students won spots at the 2026 FedEx / JA ITC regional finals in Singapore
Six student entrepreneurs from the Philippines have advanced to the 2026 Asia Pacific regional finals of the FedEx / Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge (FedEx / JA ITC) after developing artificial intelligence (AI)-powered warehouse drone strategies for Vietnam’s e-commerce logistics sector.
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What makes NTC Homeschool SmartClass a lifestyle-adaptive alternative to traditional schooling
The National Teachers’ College (NTC), in partnership with APEC Schools, has launched NTC Homeschool SmartClass, a Department of Education (DepEd)-recognized online program designed to provide Filipino families with a flexible, structured, and credible alternative to traditional schooling.
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What to expect at Cyan Modern Kitchen’s new weekend dining series
Lanson Place Mall of Asia in Pasay City launched a new series of themed weekend dining experiences at Cyan Modern Kitchen featuring premium meats, seafood feasts, and family-style meals overlooking Manila Bay.
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How European authorities plan to strengthen coordination between OLAF and the EPPO
The European Commission published its 2025 Annual Report on the Protection of the European Union’s Financial Interests (PIF Report), introducing a full-cycle evaluation of the EU’s anti-fraud system that spans prevention, early detection, investigation, prosecution, recovery, and reporting. Marking its 37th edition, the report compiles data from the European Commission, EU Member States, the European…
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Exclusive Interview: SmartTech Research’s Mark Norman Vena | How smart enterprise AI adoption yields real ROI beyond flashy hype
Artificial intelligence is delivering genuine bottom-line value for modern enterprises, but the most impactful deployments are often the least headline-grabbing. Rather than chasing trendy tech fads, forward-looking companies are focusing on core operational mechanics—using automated tools to eliminate repetitive tasks, improve decision accuracy, and boost overall employee speed.
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How the Philippines and Oman plan to convert decades of labor ties into major economic deals
Manila will host senior government officials, investors and business leaders from Oman and the Philippines this Sunday, July 26, as both countries seek to expand trade, attract investment and open new opportunities for business partnerships through the Oman–Philippines 3: Strategic Majlis.
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Where Middle East Meets Southeast Asia: Manila Hosts High-Level Oman-ASEAN Bilateral Talks
The Sultanate of Oman, represented by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, joins ministers in Manila this week for the meeting commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC).
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How Maxim Streamlined Support to Boost Driver Satisfaction to 90 Percent
Maxim Rides & Food Delivery has rolled out a dedicated, in-app Driver’s Help section while cutting response times for customer support inquiries. The updates are designed to give driver-partners immediate access to operational information and streamline assistance directly within the app.
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How artificial intelligence and global clean energy sectors powered Manulife’s record first-half gains
Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corporation (Manulife Investments Philippines), the local asset management arm of leading international financial services provider Manulife, topped the latest Philippine unit investment trust fund (UITF) rankings across growth-oriented equity and equity feeder funds and steadier fixed income funds for the period January 1 to June 30, 2026.
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Exclusive Interview: Enigmatica’s Edward Morris | Why the Next Wave of Corporate AI Success Depends on Guardrails Rather Than Total Restriction
The defining factor in the corporate artificial intelligence race over the next 12 to 18 months will not be access to ultra-powerful frontier models like GPT-6 or Fable-5. Instead, market leadership will belong to organizations that master agentic workflows, continuous loop engineering, and operational control.