With P1.75 billion loan MANILA, Philippines — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the lending arm of GCash launched a ...

Leprosy is one of the least contagious diseases around — and perhaps one of the most misunderstood. The colonies are relics of a not-too-distant past when those diagnosed with leprosy were exiled.

On February 4, Mamata Banerjee created a bit of history. She became both the petitioner and pleader in the Supreme Court, ...

MANILA, Philippines — The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) has warned sari-sari stores against selling fake or smuggled tobacco products, adding that violators will face steep penalties. The NTA ...

Pre-stitched saris are bringing ease and elegance back to Indian fashion. Here’s how this modern drape is helping women blend comfort with culture. (Image: Moora) There’s a quiet revolution happening ...

A sari-sari store in the neighborhood —Photo from Packworks MANILA, Philippines — Electronic wallet usage among sari-sari stores surged by 75 percent between January and August, according to the ...

The festive season comes with a long to-do list: card parties, family get-togethers, dinners, brunches, gifting…. It's all fun and excitement till one faces the inevitable sartorial problem: What to ...

The “New York Sari” exhibition at the New York Historical, which runs through April, shines a light on how the garment is more than just fashion. The “New York Sari” exhibition at the New York ...

To write a history of 165 years is a daunting prospect. There are so many threads to follow, but at some point a garment needs to be stitched. Part of the challenge is to develop an overall narrative.

Sari-sari stores in the Philippines saw a 27% rise in average daily gross merchandise value (GMV) and a 50% increase in transactions after six powerful typhoons battered the country in late 2024, ...

MANILA, Philippines — Sari-sari stores experienced a sales spike after the typhoon season last year, reflecting their resilience and vital role as a source of supplies for storm-hit communities, ...

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) has been named as one of the winners of the prestigious Seeding The Future Global Food System ...