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Gravelton will return to Clark, Pampanga, on Oct. 25, 2026, for the fifth edition of one of the Philippines’ leading gravel cycling events. Organizers said Gravelton Clark 2026 will include multiple race categories for riders of different skill levels, with routes designed to highlight Clark’s gravel trails, open landscapes, and outdoor tourism potential.

The Philippines’ IT and business process management (IT-BPM) sector remains a major pillar of the economy, generating US$38 billion in 2024 — about 8% of GDP — and employing 1.8 million people, or 3.8% of the workforce.

In 2025, the Philippines ranked second among 123 non–English-speaking countries in an English proficiency index. However, as neighboring Asian countries invest heavily in English education and artificial intelligence reshapes language learning, the Philippine ESL industry faces new competition. Even so, from social media influencers to retirees and entire families, the Philippines continues to hold a strong position in the regional English-learning market.

By Wu Hsiang-yuan (吳象元)Editor, The News Lens For more than 70 years, the jeepney (吉普尼) has ruled the streets of…

Officially, the Philippine government bans child labor in mining. In the film, a licensed gold buyer quickly denies purchasing directly from children, and reaffirms that authorities prohibit the practice. In reality, enforcement is patchy.