The distribution of financial aid for livelihood, industry, food and transportation (LIFT) under the United Package for Livelihood, Industry, Food and Transport (UPLIFT) program has officially opened at the Department of Social Welfare and Development Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD-CAR) as part of national initiatives to reduce the direct economic burden on households. More than 53,000 qualified households will be given …

As social assistance programs like PKH, BPNT and the national food aid program grow throughout the archipelago, it has become a crucial digital skill to learn how to verify social assistance programs from the official Indonesian government online. Citizens often get scammed or phished with links offering quick cash disbursements. By learning to verify the status of social assistance online …

Sime Motors has officially introduced its first official pre-owned EVs programme in Malaysia, under BYD Certified, at Sime Darby Auto Selection Glenmarie. The biggest headline catching the eye of electric vehicle (EV) buyers is the promotional BYD Certified 2.03% financing rate in Malaysia. For popular models like the BYD Dolphin, Atto 3 and Seal, the starting interest rate of 2.03% …

Kaylee Hottle, 18, who was the voice of Godzilla in Kong, is dead and the entertainment world is in mourning. The young actress was a popular actress for roles, including that of Jia in the Legendary Entertainment Monsterverse series, but tragically passed away in a car accident in Maryland. After the confirmation that Kaylee Hottle passed away, many fans, celebrities …

For years China has been known as the “factory of the world” and manufactured any possible item, from smartphones to cars, clothing to consumer electronics. But the world of manufacturing is getting a new lease on life. Multinational organizations are looking at altering how they invest and where they manufacture their goods as geopolitical, supply chain and investment dynamics begin …

The 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings are currently taking place in Manila, Philippines, where the foreign ministers of the ASEAN along with their heads of delegates from the key international partners are meeting each other to engage in a series of high-level diplomatic discussions.  The summit wraps up the Post-Ministerial Conferences, bilateral talks and the 33rd ASEAN …

During the 59th Meeting of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers in Manila, Philippines both ASEAN and US have signed a new Post-Ministerial Conference Comprehensive Work Plan to implement the ASEAN-US Leaders’ Joint Vision Statement for five years.  The roadmap will shape the cooperation to 2031 and will be centered on regional security, economic integration, resilience of the supply chains, clean energy …

BTS’ remarkable act at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show has brought the excitement amongst Filipino ARMYs to an all-new level. While the group is getting ready for its first world tour as a full-band following its military service, many fans have already started to plan their vacations in foreign lands prior to the highly anticipated concerts in …

Father of four Hong Kong actor Shawn Yue has made headlines across Singapore again not too long after his divorce from Taiwanese model Sarah Wang after eight years of marriage. The personal news is now a subject for comment across the spectrum, but it has also given a boost to one of the biggest stars of Hong Kong cinema during …

Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is one of the biggest Samsung smartphone events of the year and it is scheduled to happen in London on July 22, 2026. Ahead of the competition, Samsung will reveal the much-awaited Galaxy ZFold 8 and Galaxy ZFold 8 Ultra, alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 8, to watch live at 9:00 PM MST for Malaysian fans. Samsung …