(October 4, 2026, REUTERS) – Hundreds of pet owners gathered at San Francisco Plaza in Quito on Saturday (October 3) for the annual blessing of animals, a tradition honouring Saint Francis of Assisi’s connection with animal welfare. Franciscan priests blessed dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, fish, roosters and even the ashes of beloved dead pet during […]

(October 4, 2026) – CBEV Transport Technology Inc. (CarBEV) and iGreen+ have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the Philippines, with plans to deploy up to 100 Power Stations nationwide by 2027. The agreement, signed in Bangkok on Sept. 28, brings together CarBEV’s local market and fleet […]

By Bea Rollo (October 4, 2026) – The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Phil.) Inc. (FICCI Philippines) brought together government officials, diplomats, business executives, and industry leaders at the ASEAN-India Business Forum 2026 on Sept. 23 at the Dusit Thani Manila in Makati City. Held under the theme “Strengthening Economic Cooperation Across Trade, Investment […]

(October 4, 2026, REUTERS) – US President Donald Trump spent Tuesday showcasing his administration’s approach to AI — touting the US government’s new AI chatbot, dining with tech titans at the White House, and announcing a voluntary agreement with those executives that he said would address growing fears about the technology’s safety. The display signaled […]

(October 4, 2026, REUTERS) – The co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, which was bound for Israel, attempted to carry out a “terrorist attack” during the flight, the United Arab Emirates prosecutor general said on Saturday (October 3), according to the state news agency WAM. The co-pilot was identified as Hammam al-Hammami, an Omani national, a […]

(October 4, 2026, REUTERS) – North Korea fired an intermediate-range missile in a test overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, state media KCNA reported on Sunday. KCNA said the missile was launched on Saturday from eastern North Korea and hit a target 1,000 km (621 miles) in the sea off the country’s east coast. It […]

(October 3, 2026) – Fresh from making history as the first Filipino and first male Asian winner of The Voice Season 26, Sofronio Vasquez takes the spotlight once again—this time lending his powerful vocals to “Seas Unbroken,” a new song celebrating unity across Southeast Asia. Vasquez debuts the song performing alongside the Young Voices of […]

(October 3, 2026, REUTERS) – Fans of South Korean group BTS gathered outside Bogota’s El Campin stadium on Friday (October 2), hours before the band’s concert, in a day marked by long lines, gift exchanges among fans and activities organized by supporters. Since early morning, hundreds of members of the group’s fanbase, known as ARMY, […]

By Bea Rollo (October 3, 2026) – The Philippines-European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA) marks a significant step in strengthening economic ties between the two sides, while highlighting the growing strategic importance of ASEAN to the EU. Announced at the ASEAN-EU Business Summit on Sept. 22, the agreement is expected to give businesses a […]

By Aceelaine Duron (October 3, 2026) – Filo fans, bookmark the date! Your next chapter with Byeon Woo-seok begins this October! South Korean star Woo Seok will reunite with his Filipino fans for his “The Secret Library” fan meeting tour on October 10 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Woo-seok’s third fan meeting tour […]

By Bea Rollo (October 3, 2026) – Blooming in a new romance, Korean icons T.O.P of BIGBANG and NANA have confirmed that they are dating. In a report by the Korean news outlet Dispatch on October 2, the two are officially dating. The report further stated that Im Jin Ah, most popularly known as NANA, […]

(October 3, 2026, REUTERS) – Argentina will launch South America’s first citizenship-by-investment program, Economy Minister Luis Caputo said on X on Friday (October 2). Applications will open in the fourth quarter of 2026 and will offer citizenship through a non-refundable contribution of $350,000 or the purchase of an $800,000 public bond, the Economy Ministry said […]