Philippine authorities probe death of two Ateneo basketball players
Geoffrey H. Latayan The drowning and subsequent deaths of two Ateneo de Manila University student-athletes has triggered a multi-disciplinary investigation to…
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Philippines convenes senior ASEAN officials to boost regional co-operation
Elan Castanares The Philippines has hosted a series of high-level meetings aimed at reinforcing regional security, unity and international collaboration.
P-pop news: Maki, SB19’s Justin to collab in new song ‘Dahon’
Angelica N. Hall Filipino singer-songwriter Maki and SB19 member Justin will be teaming up once more for a new love song,…
Visitor numbers surge at Pintuyan whale shark season in the Philippines
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The coastal municipality of Pintuyan in Southern Leyte has seen a surge in visitors drawn to its whale…
SOGIE Equality Bill: The state of LGBTQIA+ rights in the Philippines
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias On June 3, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. released an official statement to mark the beginning of…
7.8-magnitude earthquake rocks Mindanao, Philippines leaving 32 dead and hundreds injured
Rosemarie Zamora A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, on the morning of Monday, June 8, killing 32 people, injuring…
Philippine goalkeeper Neil Etheridge retires from international duty
One of the most-loved Philippine football players who manned the pipes and the primary defender in the 2010…
Philippines to warmly receive FIFA World Cup despite basketball-driven culture
Sports fans in the Philippines have embraced football as a spectator sport, despite the fact that most fans…
Music news: Janine Berdin earns first solo Billboard entry on the Philippines Hot 100
Filipino singer-songwriter Janine Berdin has made her first solo entry on the Billboard charts after her song "What…
Philippine Senate attends second leadership shake-up in a month
KC Maderia The Philippine government has undergone another shake-up following a major shift in the Senate leadership on Monday.
Direct Vietnam-Philippines flights signal a push for deeper connectivity
Vietnam is set to expand air links with the Philippines through a new direct service between Ho Chi…
Senator Jinggoy Estrada arrested for plunder in Philippine flood control scandal
Philippine Senator Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada was arrested on Monday, June 1, on plunder charges linked to the flood…
Basketball news: Top three game-winning moments of PBA 50 Commissioner’s Cup eliminations
James Mario Ajero The PBA 50 Commissioner’s Cup revived fan excitement during the elimination round, drawing strong television ratings and crowd…
Philippines tourism campaign in Palawan shifts focus as rising travel costs affect arrivals
Tourism authorities in the Philippines are intensifying international and domestic marketing efforts for Palawan after visitor arrivals to…
Philippine Senator Bato Dela Rosa now on wanted list of ICC
Philippine Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa is now officially included in the list of wanted persons of the…
Philippines, Paraguay move to ease travel with visa-free agreement
The Philippines and Paraguay have signed a visa waiver agreement for holders of ordinary passports, marking a step…
Philippine VP Duterte impeached by House amid Senate shake-up
The Philippine House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday with 257 votes out of 316.
Filipino scientist urges adoption of low-cost cooling design as energy demand rises
As electricity demand intensifies in the Philippines, a Filipino scientist is calling for a shift towards building designs…
Solar-powered boat signals shift in eco-tourism transport in Philippine province
A student-built solar-powered pump boat is being trialled in one of the Philippines’ most visited eco-tourism sites.
Philippines rights body to probe deadly military clash that killed student activist, 18 others
The Philippine Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Sunday has announced that it will investigate the military operation…
Soil art in Bukidnon reflects Indigenous identity, memory
In the southern Philippine province of Bukidnon, artists are turning to soil as both medium and message, using…
Solar power reshapes small bakery operations in the Philippines
Two small bakeries in the Philippine province of Bataan are turning to solar energy in an effort to…
BINI brings Filipino music to Coachella
Hazel Camba Girl group BINI made history on Saturday as the first Filipino act to perform at Coachella, successfully bringing…
Philippines launches new website to strengthen disaster preparedness
Staying safe and informed during calamities is now easier for every Filipino with the launch of “Handa” —…