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Taiwan is bringing its innovative capabilities closer to the Philippine market as the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion takes part in Taiwan Expo 2026 from September 17 to 19 at the SMX Convention Center in Manila.  Under the theme “Empowering a Smarter Future,” the pavilion will feature 24 Taiwan Excellence-awarded brands across Intelligent Technology, Smart Life, Smart Healthcare, and Consumer Electronics, offering Philippine companies and industry leaders a cross-section of Taiwan expertise. The showcase comes at a time when businesses are looking for technologies that can strengthen their operations, respond to changing market demands, and create new avenues for growth.  By bringing Taiwan brands and their capabilities to Manila, the pavilion gives Philippine businesses a venue to explore technologies, build industry connections, and consider potential areas of cooperation. Rather than focusing solely on individual products, the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion highlights the broader c...

ABS-CBN’s newest romance-suspense drama “Love is Never Gone” immediately gripped viewers after it premiered as the number one show on Prime Video Philippines over the weekend (May 9).  The series delivered high-octane encounters in its first two episodes, showcasing Joshua Garcia and Ivana Alawi through action-packed chases and romantic scenes set against Morocco's vibrant backdrop. Viewers praised the oozing chemistry between Teo (Joshua) and Yana (Ivana) throughout their whirlwind romance as they developed from strangers to lovers. One highlight was their steamy love scene. The series opens with Teo and Yana’s fateful encounter, in which Yana steals Teo’s wallet, and what follows is an unlikely bond between them as they learn of each other’s tragic experiences. The story takes an unexpected turn when Yana’s ties to a crime syndicate lead to Teo’s wrongful imprisonment. Years later, Teo crosses paths again with Yana - who he believed died after their police chase in Morocco - but ...

ABS-CBN stars Joshua Garcia and Ivana Alawi bring romance and suspense to their first project together, “ Love Is Never Gone ,” the first Filipino series filmed in Morocco, streaming on Prime Video starting May 8. Set against the vibrant allure of Morocco, the drama showcases Joshua and Ivana in dynamic roles that blend passionate, intimate moments with gripping, high-stakes encounters. The cast of 'Love Is Never Gone' under Prime Video Joshua plays Teo, a hardworking mechanic and breadwinner who relocates to Morocco for work. His life takes an unexpected turn when he catches Yana (Ivana), a cunning crime syndicate member, stealing his wallet—only to discover she’s desperate to pay for her ailing mother’s medical bills. Their fateful encounter spirals into betrayal and revenge when Teo is led to believe Yana framed him for a crime, resulting in his wrongful imprisonment. Years later in Manila, he crosses paths with Yana again—now a socialite with a new identity. Teo (Joshua Gar...