Philippines’ Bato dela Rosa absent from Senate as rumours of ICC arrest warrant swirl
KC Maderia Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa, a senator from the Philippines, continues to draw headlines after missing multiple Senate sessions…
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108 restaurants make it to Philippines’ first Michelin Guide
Vivien Bernardino The wait is over! The Michelin Guide has finally rolled its way into the Philippines, a first in…
Allies reaffirm rules-based order, deterrence in Manila South China Sea talks
Elan Castanares Regional and international partners gathered at the Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea, held from November 5…
Philippines launches digital ‘tricycle’ booking app to modernise local transport
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Authorities in the northern Philippines have introduced a digital ride-hailing platform for tricycles, marking a push to modernise…
US calls for ASEAN unity against Beijing’s aggression in South China Sea
Angelica N. Hall United States War Secretary Pete Hegseth has slammed China for what he described as “intimidation, harassment, and illegal…
Philippines develops AI fact-checking tool to combat disinformation
The Philippine government has hailed the creation of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to detect fake news…
Philippine golf scene soars with inaugural International Series
Maybelene Marcelino The arrival of the inaugural International Series Philippines has stirred excitement within the Filipino golfing community, with several…
Philippines trial geothermal-solar dryer to cut crop waste
Farmers in the central Philippines are testing a new eco-friendly drying machine that combines geothermal and solar energy,…
How does the Philippines prepare for powerful earthquakes like the ‘Big One’?
Rosemarie Zamora In recent weeks, different parts of the Philippines have been experiencing powerful earthquakes, resulting in deaths and damage.
Philippines explores hydrothermal energy for agricultural processing
The Philippine government is urging regional partners to identify and map areas with hydrothermal energy potential, such as…
Multiple earthquakes strike Philippines
Carmela Calling A series of powerful earthquakes struck the Philippines in recent days, causing fatalities and structural damage.
Nations rally to support earthquake-hit Philippines
Hazel Camba Countries around the world are extending aid and support to the Philippines after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the…
Volleyball news: Philippines to host Women’s World Championship 2029
Ren Azrack Escosio The Philippines is set to make more history after being named as the host country for the FIVB…
Philippines vs. China: Fiery debate over South China Sea at 80th UNGA
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-level Week 2025 saw a tense and highly charged exchange between the…
ICC reviews Philippine former President Rodrigo Duterte’s interim release amid crimes against humanity charges
Dutch authorities have formally responded to the International Criminal Court over a request to release former Philippine President…
International news: Protesters flood Philippine streets in cry against corruption
Thousands of Filipinos gathered in streets across the nation on Sunday, September 21 to protest the billion flood…
Philippines introduces food safety technology to oyster farmers
Oyster growers and shellfish traders in the Philippine province of Aklan are being trained in low-cost food safety…
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte, campaign donors at centre of Philippine flood-control controversy
Contractors who gave millions to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte's 2022 campaigns later…
Science news: Philippines aiming to revitalise abaca industry
The Philippine government is seeking to modernise the country’s abaca industry through science and technology initiatives, aiming to…
The Philippines opens largest ever science museum
The Philippines has opened what is being billed as its largest ever science museum, a facility that education…
Philippine senator eyes adoption of blockchain tech for national budgeting system
James Mario Ajero The Philippines' crusade against anti-corruption is finding momentum following the proposal of a bill to transfer the country's…
Philippines launches first public school AI lab in Indigenous community
A secondary school in an Indigenous Peoples (IP) community in Mindanao has inaugurated what is described as the…
Filipino netizens slam contractors’ ‘nepo babies’ amid flood control project anomalies
Ciara Mina The so-called "nepo babies" of the Philippines' top flood control project contractors are facing backlash from Filipino netizens…
PH opens 3D manufacturing hub in Mindanao to boost local innovation
The Philippines is set to open a three-dimensional (3D) laboratory in Northern Mindanao, a government initiative aimed at…