Gimme Five for a Greener Philippines! Taiwan Excellence PH releases eco-friendly FuBear merch made of Philippine Water Hyacinths

The cheerful Taiwan Excellence mascot is now available in merchandise. FuBear continues to spread the spirit of encouraging excellence in every way by collaborating with a local Filipino brand to produce these sustainable products.

High Five, Pilipinas! Taiwan Excellence’s FuBear goes around the Philippines and shares the Gimme Five cheer to Filipinos

The Taiwan Excellence mascot continues its mission of giving high fives and spreading encouragement to everyone, now here in the Philippines! From visiting offices in Metro Manila to roaming around parks in Central Visayas, Filipinos enjoyed fun surprise appearances from the friendly black bear. 

FuBear also steals the hearts of Filipino netizens on social media as the Gimme Five initiative reaches the internet.

Who is FuBear?

From Taiwan, FuBear is a character made in the likeness of the Formosan Black Bear, Taiwan’s national animal. FuBear’s mission is to champion the spirit of excellence by giving high fives around the globe and, now, in the Philippines.

Pilipinas, Good Job and Gimme Five from FuBear!

The Gimme Five online initiative touched the hearts of thousands of Filipino netizens, with many becoming fans of the mascot and its message. In many videos posted on the Taiwan Excellence social media pages, FuBear tours many places in the Philippines and searches every corner, finding a friend to give a big high five to.

Filipinos experienced a pleasant surprise when seeing FuBear in theme parks filled with families bonding, in tricycle stations where commuters and drivers are waiting in line, and in office pantries where young professionals are taking their break time. FuBear even ensures that its message is understood in many languages by using local Filipino languages in its videos posted online, making sure its high five reaches every kind of Filipino.

Where Can We See FuBear Next?

FuBear is set to make more appearances in the Philippines before completing its Gimme Five mission. For updates on FuBear’s journey, follow Taiwan Excellence PH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaiwanExcellence.ph.

About Taiwan Excellence

The Taiwan Excellence Awards were established in 1993 by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) to recognize and celebrate the exceptional achievements of Taiwan's most innovative products. Each year, eligible products go through a rigorous selection process that assesses their products based on four

important factors: research and development, design, quality, and marketing with the key criterion of being Made in Taiwan. The Taiwan Excellence mark has gained global recognition as a prestigious symbol of quality and design, effectively showcasing Taiwan's impressive product innovation. For more information, please visit https://www.taiwanexcellence.org/en

 

Montesa Aesthetic Center celebrates 25 years of timeless beauty and transformative care

As the season of joy and celebration approaches, Montesa Medical Group Aesthetic Center marks a remarkable milestone—25 years of beauty, confidence, and care. Founded by Dr. Anna Montesa, President and Medical Director of Montesa Medical Group, the brand stands as a trusted leader in the field of aesthetic medicine, wellness, and age management.

From its beginnings to becoming a trusted name in aesthetics, Montesa has redefined beauty as more than just appearance—it’s about empowerment, self-love, and transformation. Today, its signature blend of science, artistry, and compassion continues to inspire clients from all walks of life.

With its premier clinic located at The Manila Hotel, Montesa Medical Group also welcomes clients at its Tomas Morato (Quezon City), Ayala Malls Circuit (Makati), and SM North EDSA branches. Each clinic offers a luxurious sanctuary for advanced aesthetic procedures, skin rejuvenation, body contouring, and holistic wellness programs—all designed to bring out the best version of you.

As the holidays sparkle with joy and reunions, Montesa invites everyone to rediscover their glow this Christmas season. Whether it’s a quick refresh, a rejuvenating treatment, or a complete transformation, now is the perfect time to give yourself the confidence you deserve.

For 25 years, Montesa Medical Aesthetic Center has remained true to its purpose—to uplift lives and celebrate beauty that radiates from within. With every smile restored and every story renewed, Montesa continues to embody timeless beauty and heartfelt care.

Here’s to 25 years of Montesa Magic, and to many more years of inspiring confidence, inside and out.

For more information, visit www.montesamedicalgroup.com or contact Montesa Medical Group at 0917-629-9671. You may also visit Montesa Medical Group Aesthetic Center – Tomas Morato QC Branch (0916-4574059), Ayala Malls Circuit Makati Branch (0961-2854665), The Manila Hotel Branch (0966-7636139) and SM North Edsa Branch (0995-6708190) for appointments and inquiries.

Rex Education honored with 2 major wins at the 47th CMMA Awards

REX proudly receives two awards at the 47th CMMA Awards: *Best Children’s Magazine* for The Bread Basket and *Best Editorial Cartoon* for the Sinag/The Catalyst piece  “Mass Deportation of Undocumented Filipinos in the US.” Photo credit to Catholic Mass Media Award 

Rex Education achieved another significant milestone with two major recognitions at the 47th Catholic Mass Media Awards held on November 19, 2025 at the Citystate Hotel Tower in Ermita, Manila. The awards highlight the organization’s ongoing commitment to producing educational content that informs, inspires, and nurtures the mind and the heart of every Filipino learner.

 

REX received the Best Children’s Magazine award for The Bread Basket and Best Editorial Cartoon award for the piece published in Sinag/The Catalyst titled “Mass Deportation of Undocumented Filipinos in the US.” These honors emphasize the importance of educational materials that blend academic relevance with creative and responsible storytelling and meaningful social reflection.

In the field of education, values-driven and thoughtfully crafted media remain essential in helping learners understand themselves, their communities, and the world around them. Publications such as The Bread Basket support children in developing empathy and curiosity through stories that speak to their experiences. Editorial works like the award-winning cartoon in Sinag/The Catalyst encourage students to think critically about current issues in ways that are clear and accessible. These contributions uplift, guide, and help build character of young readers toward becoming informed and responsible citizens.

 

These recognitions serve as a quiet but powerful affirmation of the work that happens every day within REX’s creative and editorial teams. Behind each publication are authors, editors, illustrators, and partners who approach their craft with purpose and a deep understanding of the role education plays in shaping learners and communities. Their passion allows REX to produce content that inspires curiosity, encourages reflection, and fosters conversations that lead to growth.

 

The Catholic Mass Media Awards have long recognized media that uplifts, guides, and forms values, and to be counted among its honorees reinforces REX's commitment to continually raise the standard of learning materials in the Philippines and to contribute to the development of content that strengthens values formation.

 

REX extends its heartfelt thanks to the Catholic Mass Media Awards for this recognition and to the entire REX community whose dedication makes achievements like these possible. As the organization continues to grow, it remains steadfast in its mission to empower Filipino learners and help shape a future rooted in truth, compassion, and lifelong learning.

Call for Submissions: 18th Ani ng Dangal Awards (2026)

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) officially opens the 2026 Call for Submssions for the 18th Ani ng Dangal Awards (ADA).

We invite Champion or Overall Winners of international arts competitions and festivals for the year 2025 to submit the required documents for consideration in this annual recognition program. Eligible categories include: Architecture, Cinema, Dance, Dramatic Arts, Literary Arts, Music, Visual Arts, Broadcast Arts, and Design.

Ani ng Dangal continues to honor outstanding Filipino achievements and highlight the country’s creative excellence on the global stage.

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) officially opens the 2026 Call for Submissions for the 18th Ani ng Dangal Awards (ADA).

For inquiries or clarifications, please email nam@ncca.gov.ph

Let us continue to recognize and promote Filipino artistry and world-class talent

Sotogrande Hotel and Convention Center Batangas presents: “A Perfect Night with True Faith” on Nov 28

Music lovers are in for a treat as Sotogrande Hotel and Convention Center Batangas, in partnership with Approche Hospitality Management, proudly presents “A Perfect Night with True Faith” on November 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Call for Application: Ricky Lee Scriptwriting Workshop (Batch 30 & 31)

After a hiatus of several years, muling bumabalik ang RICKY LEE SCRIPTWRITING WORKSHOP!

 

The new Film Academy of the Philippines is proud to present the returning free workshop of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, Ricky Lee!

 

𝟰𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘀 (2025): Full List of Nominees

The 41st Star Awards for Movies will take place on November 30, 2025 (Sunday) at the Makabagong San Juan Theater in San Juan City, honoring the best in Philippine cinema.

Produced by GSD Studios under Elai Tabilog and directed by Jorron Lee Monroy, the event promises a night of artistry, passion, and celebration of Filipino filmmaking.

Organized by PMPC Star Awards Inc., the long-running awards show continues its mission to recognize outstanding films and talents from 2024. This year marks PMPC’s first collaboration with GSD Studios, a multimedia and live event production company.

Led by PMPC President Mell Navarro and Chairman Jimi Escala, the ceremony aims to bridge legacy and innovation — honoring industry veterans while highlighting emerging voices.

Audiences can expect standout performances, touching tributes, and a grand tribute to the heart of Filipino cinema.

COMPLETE LIST OF NOMINEES:

MOVIE OF THE YEAR

• Espantaho -- Quantum Films, Cineko Productions, Purple Bunny Productions

• Green Bones -- GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs, Brightburn Entertainment

• Hello Love Again – ABS-CBN Films, GMA Pictures

• Isang Himala – UxS Inc., CreaZion Studios, Kapitol Films, CMB Film Service, Inc.

• My Future You – Regal Entertainment

• Topakk -- Nathan Studios, Strawdogs Studio Production, Fusee

• Un/Happy for You – ABS-CBN Films, Viva Films

• Uninvited -- Mentorque Productions, Project 8 Projects

MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

• Crisanto Aquino -- My Future You

• Jose Lorenzo Diokno -- Isang Himala

• Zig Dulay -- Green Bones

• Cathy Garcia-Sampana -- Hello Love Again

• Chito Roño – Espantaho

• Petersen Vargas -- Un/Happy for You

• Dan Villegas – Uninvited

• Richard V. Somes -- Topakk

INDIE MOVIE OF THE YEAR

• AbeNida – BG Productions International

• A Journey -- Mavx Productions

• Balota – Cinemalaya Foundation, GMA Pictures, GMA Entertainment Group, Film Development Council of the Philippines

• Her Locket -- Rebecca Chuaunsu Film Production, Rebelde Films

• Huwag Mo ‘Kong Iwan -- BenTria Productions

• Moro – CenterStage Productions

• Pushcart Tales – Puregold CinePanalo, WAF Studios

• Under A Piaya Moon – Puregold CinePanalo, Bakunawa Films, Green Pelican Studios, Jungle Room Creatives, Cloudy Duck Pictures

INDIE MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

• Sigrid Andrea Bernardo – Pushcart Tales

• RC Delos Reyes -- A Journey

• Louie Ignacio – AbeNida

• Joel Lamangan -- Huwag Mo ‘Kong Iwan

• Brillante Mendoza – Moro

• Kip Oebanda – Balota

• Kurt Soberano – Under A Piaya Moon

• J. E. Tiglao – Her Locket

MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR

• Arjo Atayde – Topakk

• Seth Fedelin -- My Future You

• Joshua Garcia - Un/Happy For You

• Baron Geisler – Moro

• Aga Muhlach -- Uninvited

• Piolo Pascual -- Moro

• Alden Richards -- Hello Love Again

• Dennis Trillo – Green Bones

MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR

• Kathryn Bernardo -- Hello Love Again

• Shamaine Buencamino -- Pushcart Tales

• Rebecca Chuaunsu -- Her Locket

• Lovi Poe -- Guilty Pleasure

• Sue Prado -- Your Mother’s Son

• Marian Rivera -- Balota

• Judy Ann Santos – Espantaho

• Vilma Santos -- Uninvited

MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR

• Harvey Bautista -- Pushcart Tales

• Nonie Buencamino – Un/Happy For You

• Joross Gamboa -- Hello Love Again

• Sid Lucero -- The Kingdom

• Ruru Madrid -- Green Bones

• Khalil Ramos -- Fuchsia Libre

• Wendell Ramos -- Green Bones

• Joel Torre -- Under A Piaya Moon

MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR

• Perla Bautista -- Lola Magdalena

• Sunshine Cruz -- Lola Magdalena

• Eugene Domingo -- And The Breadwinner Is …

• Nadine Lustre -- Uninvited

• Gina Pareño – AbeNida

• Chanda Romero – Espantaho

• Kakki Teodoro -- Isang Himala

• Lorna Tolentino – Espantaho

NEW MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR

• Luke James Alford -- Maple Leaf Dreams

• John Arcenas – Idol: The April Boy Regino Story

• Will Ashley -- Balota

• Amado Arjay Babon -- Phantosmia

• Raheel Bhyria – Balota

• Benedict Cua -- Her Locket

• KD Estrada – Fruitcake

• Beaver Magtalas – When Magic Hurts

• Aljon Mendoza -- Un/Happy For You

• Jeff Moses -- Under A Piaya Moon

NEW MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR

• Bianca De Vera -- Un/Happy For You

• Pau Dimaranan -- Under A Piaya Moon

• Kaila Estrada -- Un/Happy For You

• Kei Kurosawa -- Crosspoint

• Queenay Mercado -- Fruitcake

• Isabelle Sophie Ng -- Her Locket

• Mutya Orquia -- When Magic Hurts

• Sofia Pablo -- Green Bones

• Maxine Trinidad -- When Magic Hurts

• Kate Yalung – Idol: The April Boy Story

CHILD PERFORMER OF THE YEAR

• Argus Aspiras -- And the Breadwinner Is…

• Kulot Caponpon -- And the Breadwinner Is…

• Kian Co -- Espantaho

• Zion Cruz -- The Kingdom

• Emman Esquivel – Kumanthong

• Althea Ruedas – Kumanthong

• Ryrie Sophia – Mujigae

• Sienna Stevens -- Green Bones

MOVIE ENSEMBLE ACTING OF THE YEAR

• Espantaho

• Green Bones

• Guilty Pleasure

• Hello Love Again

• Isang Himala

• Topakk

• Un/Happy For You

• Uninvited

INDIE MOVIE ENSEMBLE ACTING OF THE YEAR

• AbeNida

• A Journey

• Balota

• Her Locket

• Lola Magdalena

• Love Child

• Pushcart Tales

• Your Mother’s Son

** TECHNICAL CATEGORIES (Mainstream) **

MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR

• Crisanto Aquino -- My Future You

• Dado Dayao – Uninvited

• Ricky Lee, Anj Atienza -- Green Bones

• Ricky Lee, Jose Lorenzo Diokno -- Isang Himala

• Chris Martinez -- Espantaho

• Carmi Raymundo, Crystal San Miguel – Hello Love Again

• Richard V. Somes, Jimmy Flores, Wil Fredo Manalang -- Topakk

MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

• Neil Daza – Espantaho

• Neil Daza -- Green Bones

• Carlo Mendoza -- Isang Himala

• Pao Orendain – Uninvited

• Louie Quirino – Topakk

• Noel Teehankee – Hello Love Again

• Noel Teehankee -- Un/Happy For You

MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR

• Vanessa Ubas De Leon -- My Future You

• Jaime Dumancas – Topakk

• Benjo Ferrer – Espantaho

• Marya Ignacio – Hello Love Again

• Marya Ignacio - Uninvited

• Benjamin Tolentino -- Green Bones

• Benjamin Tolentino -- Isang Himala

MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR

• Jose Antonio Buencamino – Topakk

• Len Calvo -- Green Bones

• Len Calvo -- Uninvited

• Von De Guzman – Espantaho

• Vincent De Jesus -- Isang Himala

• Jessie Lasaten -- Hello Love Again

• Ammie Ruth Suarez – Un/Happy For You

MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

• Nestor Abrogena -- The Kingdom

• Angel Diesta – Espantaho

• Marxie Maolen Fadul -- Green Bones

• Mic Tatad King -- Uninvited

• Ericson Navarro-- Isang Himala

• Norico Santos – Hello Love Again

• Richard V. Somes -- Topakk

MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR

• Lamberto Casas, Alex Tomboc – Espantaho

• Albert Michael Idioma, Andrea Teresa Idioma – Topakk

• Albert Michael Idioma, Emilio Bien Sparks -- Isang Himala

• Albert Michael Idioma, Jannina Mikaela Minglanilla -- The Kingdom

• Albert Michael Idioma, Nicole Rosacay -- Green Bones

• Narubeth Peemya -- Hello Love Again

• Roy Santos -- Uninvited

MOVIE THEME SONG OF THE YEAR

• “Ang Himala Ay Nasa Puso” -- Isang Himala / Interpreted by Juan Karlos, composed and arranged by Vincent De Jesus

• “Darkness Calls” – Topakk / Interpreted, composed, and arranged by Basti Artadi

• “Hahamakin Ang Lahat” – Uninvited / Interpreted by KZ Tandingan and Arthur Nery, written by Quest and Arthur Nery

• “Laban Fighting” -- Mujigae / Interpreted by Alexa Ilacad, lyrics by James Ladioray, composed by Kahlil Refuerzo and RG Alegado

• “Lihim” -- Men Are From Quezon City, Women Are From Alabang / Interpreted by mrld, composed by Meriel T. De Jesus, produced and arranged by Thyro Alfaro, mixed and mastered by Hazel Pascua

• “Luha Sa Dilim” – Guilty Pleasure / Interpreted by Yanco, composed and arranged by Julian Juangco

• “Magkabilaan (The Kingdom Version)” – The Kingdom / Interpreted by Zephanie & Apoc, words and music by Joey Ayala & Ralph Dela Fuente, additional music by Antonina Rodriguez, lyrics by Apoc

** TECHNICAL CATEGORIES (Indie) **

INDIE MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR

• Honeylyn Joy Alipio – Moro

• Dennis Evangelista -- Lola Magdalena

• Ralston Jover – AbeNida

• Jun Robles Lana, Elmer Gatchalian - Your Mother’s Son

• Kip Oebanda -- Balota

• Eric Ramos -- Huwag Mo ‘Kong Iwan

• J. E. Tiglao, Maze Miranda – Her Locket

INDIE MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

• Nathan Bringuer – Under A Piaya Moon

• Tey Clamor – Balota

• Jag Concepcion – Her Locket

• Odyssey Flores -- Moro

• T.M. Malones – AbeNida

• Tom Redoble - A Journey

• Dan Villegas – Kono Basho

INDIE MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR

• Ysabelle Denoga – Moro

• Chuck Gutierrez – Balota

• Marya Ignacio – Kono Basho

• Gilbert Obispo – AbeNida

• John Paul Somera Ponce – Love Child

• Benjamin Tolentino -- Your Mother’s Son

• Renard Torres – Her Locket

INDIE MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR

• Jake Abella -- AbeNida

• Jake Abella – Moro

• Divino Letada Dayacap -- Her Locket

• Von De Guzman -- Huwag Mo ‘Kong Iwan

• Jessie Lasaten -- A Journey

• Peter Joseph Legaste, Joaquin Santos -- The Hearing

• Emerzon Texon -- Balota

INDIE MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

• Eero Yves Francisco – Balota

• Cyrus Khan – AbeNida

• Brillante Mendoza – Moro

• Roy Roger Requejo -- Your Mother’s Son

• James Rosendal – Her Locket

• Jed Sicangco, Jerann Ordinario -- Outside

• Jed Sicangco, Kurt Soberano – Under A Piaya Moon

INDIE MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR

• Lamberto Casas, Jr. -- Love Child

• Armand De Guzman – Her Locket

• Paolo Estero – Huwag Mo ‘Kong Iwan

• Albert Michael Idioma, Nicole Rosacay -- Balota

• Gilbert Obispo -- AbeNida

• Roem Ortiz -- Under A Piaya Moon

• Allen Roy Santos – Outside

INDIE MOVIE THEME SONG OF THE YEAR

• “Babalik Ka Na” – Her Locket / Interpreted, composed, and arranged by Divino Letada Dayacap

• “Hamon” – Mamay: A Journey To Greatness / Interpreted by Gerald Santos, composed and arranged by Vehnee Saturno

• “Mahal Kita” -- Road To Happy / Interpreted by VJ Mendoza, composed and arranged by Macky Alca

• “Nasa Bawat Mong Hakbang” – Haligi / Interpreted by Ato Arman, composed by Albert Velez, arranged by Abet Alfonso

• “Paruparo” -- When Magic Hurts / Interpreted by Kate Irish, composed by Kate Irish Villanueva, arranged by Jordan Ravanes

• “Sa Likod Ng Tagumpay” – Idol: The April Boy Regino Story / Interpreted by JC Regino, composed by Cresenciano Ramos a.k.a. Boy Kristopher

• “Will You Still Love Me” -- Outside / Interpreted, composed, and arranged by Myka Magsaysay--Sigua

SHORT MOVIE OF THE YEAR

• Huling Sayaw Ni Erlinda – Rems Entertainment Production

• Ka Benjie – Puregold CinePanalo, 2minDig Productions

• Kita Mo ‘To? -- Ko-Leksyon Production, Kuro-Kuro Production

• Lumang Tugtugin -- The Manila Film Festival, UxS Inc., KreativeDen Entertainment, Kaptiol Films

• May At Nila -- The Manila Film Festival, Anima Studios Production, KreativeDen Entertainment

• Sa Oras Ng Paghukom – Mapua University, Humantao Films, Kuro-Kuro Productions, Arrowhead, Gate 11 Productions

• Shortest Day, Longest Night – The Manila Film Festival, Anima Studios Production, KreativeDen Entertainment, Narra Post Production Studios

• Si Balong At Si Doro -- Hundred Islands Film Festival, Alaminos City LGU, Alaminos City Tourism Office, NCCA, FDCP

SHORT MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

• Alexa Moneii Agaloos -- Ka Benjie

• Sigrid Andrea Bernardo -- May At Nila

• Jose Lorenzo Diokno – Lumang Tugtugin

• Adam Dumaguin -- Kita Mo ‘To?

• JP Habac -- Shortest Day, Longest Night

• Miguel Potestades -- Ang Huling Liham

• Gabby Ramos -- Huling Sayaw Ni Erlinda

• Sean Romero -- Sa Oras Ng Paghukom

** SPECIAL AWARDS **

DARLING OF THE PRESS (Nominees)

• Cecille Bravo

• Kim Chiu

• Rez Cortez

• Baby Go

• Martin Nievera

• Imelda Papin

• Piolo Pascual

• Gladys Reyes

MOVIE LOVETEAM OF THE YEAR

• Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards (KathDen) -- Hello Love Again

• Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin (FranSeth) -- My Future You

• Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto (JoshLia) -- Un/Happy For You

• Beaver Magtalas and Mutya Orquia -- When Magic Hurts

• Heaven Peralejo and Joshua Garcia -- Fruitcake

• Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings (MaThon) -- And The Breadwinner Is…

• LA Santos and Kira Balinger -- Maple Leaf Dreams

EHEF 2025: New pathways to EU’s academic excellence

This year, the European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2025 brings new opportunities for Filipino students wishing to explore European higher education.

Organised by the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines, together with the Embassies of the EU Member States, the EHEF welcomes new participants.

For the first time, Latvia, Romania, and Slovakia join the roster of EU Member States, offering Filipino students a wider range of opportunities and academic programmes to explore across the EU. In addition, the Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Hungary, The Netherlands, Austria, Romania, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden represented this year.

Students, academicians, and researchers will be able to meet with representatives from 97

European higher education institutions, embassies and cultural institutes joining this year.

The fair will also introduce new programme sessions, featuring representatives from the Copernicus Programme – the EU’s flagship Earth Observation programme, and EURAXESS, the EU’s platform that supports researcher mobility and career development.

A special session on Erasmus+ Capacity Building for Higher Education (CBHE) will also be held underscoring the EU’s continued commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and network building within the Philippine higher education sector.

Information sessions will highlight other programmes by matching them with more focused academic and institutional groups to ensure greater alignment and impact.

“Each year, EHEF grows not just in size but also in depth. With new EUMS states joining us and new programme sessions expanding our offerings, we are opening more pathways for Filipino students and researchers to connect, learn, and thrive in the EU. This reflects the EU’s continuous dedication to making education a bridge between nations and cultures,” said H.E Massimo Santoro, European Union Ambassador.

EHEF 2025 will take place on 21 & 22 November at the Midtown Atrium of Robinsons Manila, with a series of online sessions on 24 November for those who cannot attend the onsite event. Throughout the fair, participating EU universities and representatives will showcase their wide range of degree programmes, scholarships, and research opportunities designed for Filipino students seeking to pursue higher education in the EU.

What awaits you in the EU?

Studying in the EU means discovering the world as you  learn and share your skills and talents in a borderless EU. It is a chance to learn new languages, and immerse yourself in cultures that shape global perspectives. With diverse and specialised programmes, rooted in real-world practice, EU universities offer students the freedom to pursue their passions in ways that go beyond traditional courses.

EHEF 2025 is supported by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), together with the regional hubs University of Santo Tomas (Metro Manila), University of the Cordilleras (Luzon), Eastern Visayas State University (Visayas), and Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan (Mindanao). University partners include Ateneo de Davao University, Caraga State University, De La Salle University, Far Eastern University, Holy Cross of Davao College, Lyceum of the Philippines-Manila Campus, Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology, Pampanga State Agricultural University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, University of San Agustin, University of the Philippines Manila, and Visayas State University.

Professional organisation partners include: the National Academy of Science and Technology–Philippines, Philippine Architecture School Association, Philippine Computer Society, Philippine Economic Society, and the United Architects of the Philippines. Media partners such as Backend News, Baguio Herald Express, Daily Guardian, Daily Tribune, Gadgets Magazine, Manila Bulletin, Mindanao Gold Star Daily, SEA Wave Pop Culture Magazine, SEA Wave Pilipinas, & Tempo help bring the event closer to students nationwide. COMCO Southeast Asia-Pilipinas is the PR and communications partner.

For more details about the European Higher Education Fair 2025, visit www.ehefphilippines.com or follow @EHEFPhilippines on Facebook, Instagram, and X for updates.

JuanderCon at Valle Verde | October 23-24, 2025

JUANDERCON 2025: Empowering Leaders of Tomorrow through Strategies for a 

Competitive Tourism & Hospitality Industry

Pasig City, Philippines —The Hospitality and Tourism industry is on the spot as the very first JUANDERCON 2025 begins on October 23–24, 2025, at Valle Verde Country Club, Pasig City.

Organized by Exlink Management and Marketing Services in association with the 

Junior Tourism and Hospitality Management Association of the Philippines (JTHMAP), this forum lays the groundwork for the development of world-class tourism marketers and professionals who are strategically empowered to excel in the intensely competitive global arena.

On the theme "Empowering Future Leaders with Strategies for a Competitive 

Tourism & Hospitality Industry," JUANDERCON 2025 brings together top industry players, entrepreneurs, academics, and emerging professionals for two days of learning, camaraderie, and motivation.

Adding to the list of keynote speakers are Asec. Sharlene Batin of the Department of 

Tourism, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, Bobby Horrigan of Horrigan Hospitality, Art Boncato of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, Dean Henry Tenedero of St. Clare College, and Eylla Gutierrez of the Asian Institute of Management. Session concerns include global destination branding, travel psychology, AI-facilitated tourism marketing, and hospitality transformational leadership.

Delegates also have the opportunity for panel sessions, award presentations, raffles, and surprise activities that pay tribute to innovation, leadership, and Filipino excellence in tourism.

"JUANDERCON 2025 is not just an event but a movement to raise the Philippine tourism education and practice standards," said Orly Ballesteros, Project Head. "Our dream is to prepare tourism professionals to become world-class,competitive,while keeping the very unique warmth and creativity which define Filipino hospitality."

JUANDERCON 2025 will be the country's premier event for grooming tomorrow's 

tourism marketers and leaders—the ones who will innovate, drive, and proudly 

represent the Philippines on the global stage.

For more details,visit www.juandercon.com