The Manila Times

DOST strengthens global ties through UK science mission

THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has successfully embarked on a high-impact strategic mission to the United Kingdom (UK) from June 8 to 15, 2025. The mission aims to solidify international partnerships that will accelerate the Philippines’ transition into a robust innovation economy. Anchored under Project Padaghan, this weeklong mission is a pivotal step…

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The Crowd: 'For the Love of a Child" spring fashion event supports work of Childhelp

The Crowd: ‘For the Love of a Child” spring fashion event supports work of Childhelp

The Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach, opened its ballroom doors to welcome Orange County’s fashionable women for an annual spring gather in support of a serious cause, fighting child abuse. The Orange County chapter of Childhelp, one of the premiere affiliates of the national organization founded in 1959 by Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, held…

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China retail giant bans staff from engaging in domestic violence, sparks privacy concerns

China retail giant bans staff from engaging in domestic violence, sparks privacy concerns

The well-known Chinese supermarket chain Pang Dong Lai has sparked controversy with rules governing employees’ family and personal matters, such as banning them from beating their children or imposing domestic violence on their spouses. A heated discussion on mainland social media came after the retail giant’s boss Yu Donglai announced a series of new management…

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