Pope Francis inspired creation of Olympic refugee team
Geoffrey H. Latayan A refugee team competing in the Olympic Games wouldn't be possible if not for the late Pope Francis,…
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ASEAN on the cusp of major economic change
Maybelene Marcelino The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), under the leadership of Malaysia, is set to embark on a…
Conclave: the Vatican’s centuries-old papal election
Bobbie Matias “Sede vacante. The throne of the Holy See is vacant,” Cardinal Tremblay uttered as he stared mournfully at…
Pope Francis offered glimmer of hope in 2015 Philippines visit
Rosemarie Zamora In a country where most people are pinning their hopes on God, it is seen as a blessing…
Pope Francis remembered for bridge-building legacy in Malaysia
The death of Pope Francis has prompted widespread mourning in Malaysia, where he was revered for his commitment…
Vietnam expected to enter aged society by 2038, health ministry says
Diana Mae Y. Cleto The Ministry of Health has projected that Vietnam will enter the aged population stage by 2038. Minister of…
Philippines-China tensions escalate over arrest of alleged Filipino spies
Elan Castanares A fresh wave of tension has washed over the already strained relationship between the Philippines and China following…
Egypt sees sharp drop in population growth rate
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Egypt’s population growth rate hit a record low in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, a recent report…
New Zealand embarks on Pacific tour amid uncertainty in US regional policy
Wendellyn Mateo Officials from New Zealand visited several Pacific nations last week in a diplomatic blitz that saw them reaffirm…
Sri Lanka empowers women with new Uber feature
Hazel Camba Sri Lanka is ramping up efforts to empower women by launching different inclusive initiatives that expand their opportunities…
Blue Origin launches first female-only spaceflight in 60 years, and the internet had something to say
Jacinth Banite April 14, 2025 was probably a typical Monday for most people on Earth, but not for the six…
Amanda Nguyen makes history as first Vietnamese woman in space
Vivien Bernardino For Vietnamese-American astronaut and civil rights champion, Amanda Nguyen, the only way is up – literally and figuratively.
Rise in underage sex alarms child rights activists in Malaysia
Child rights advocates have raised the alarm after a Malaysian state saw a significant rise in underage individuals…
Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission files complaint against Chat (Fiji)
KC Maderia The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission, along with the Fiji Police Force and Online Safety Commission, has…
Egyptian Minister affirms commitment to modernise state-owned pharmaceutical firms
On his field visit to subsidiaries of the Holding Company for Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals and Medical Supplies, Egypt’s Public…
May Mandate: How do Filipinos choose their candidates for the elections?
This year, on May 12, the Philippines will hold its midterm elections, where Filipino voters, aged 18 years…
Myanmar grapples with earthquake aftermath as civil war rages on
Myanmar continues to grapple with the aftermath of a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck its central areas on March…
Sudanese refugees in Egypt at risk as UNHCR suspends medical aid
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has suspended the majority of its medical treatment programmes in…
A ticking time-bomb: The Philippines and the ‘Big One’
Angelica N. Hall Following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on March 28, talks surrounding the potential "Big…
Vietnamese city reviews World Bank-funded flood resilience project
Can Tho city officials recently held a meeting with representatives from the World Bank and the Swiss government…
Singapore strives to become more accessible
Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has announced updates to the Code on Accessibility in the Built Environment…
Fijian student acknowledges parents for international leadership award
Carmela Calling Parisha Singh, the first Fijian international student to receive the New South Wales (NSW) International Student Leadership Award,…
Papua New Guinea unveils first-ever Toare Cultural Centre
The National Cultural Commission (NCC) in Papua New Guinea has officially launched the Toare Cultural Centre, a facility…
How does the Philippines observe the Lenten season?
The Philippines is largely a Catholic country, with approximately 85.65 million Filipinos, or 78.8% of the population, identified…