Manila angered by China’s AI-generated video depicting Filipinos as monkeys
James Mario Ajero The Philippines and China are on a fresh collision course following the release of an artificial intelligence-generated cartoon…
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Philippines to acquire five Japanese Abukuma-class destroyers
Philippine-Japanese relations have reached a new milestone after the two countries agreed to the transfer of five Abukuma-class…
Philippine music’s biggest names bridge generations at OPM Con 2026
Levi Mora Rock legends. P-pop idols. Hip-hop hitmakers. Folk favourites. For one night, some of the biggest hitmakers in Philippine…
ASEAN holds historic ministerial talks with Myanmar in Bangkok
Elan Castanares Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have convened for talks with a representative from…
Basketball news: Australia demolishes shorthanded Philippines by 43 points
Australia concluded their first round campaign in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers with a lopsided 92-49…
Philippine tourism weathers oil price pressures despite shifts in visitor markets
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The Philippines has recorded its strongest five-month tourism performance since the pandemic.
EXhOrizon in Manila: EXO delivers memorable show for long-waiting Filipino fans
Maybelene Marcelino After seven years away, Korean pop superstars EXO stepped onto the Philippine stage once more, reclaiming a space…
Philippines set to acquire South Korea’s Boramae fighter jets
The Philippines is set to reach a new milestone in its efforts to modernise its air force fleet,…
Basketball news: New Zealand survive Philippines scare
New Zealand punched a ticket to the second round of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian qualifiers after…
Gaming news: Philippines books multiple spots at 2026 Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh
Hyacinth Estrada Several Philippine squads have qualified for the main stage of the inaugural 2026 Esports Nations Cup, which will…
Extremist group may have influenced Tacloban school shooters, says Philippine Senate
Angelica N. Hall The recent school shooting in Tacloban City, Philippines, has drawn renewed attention to the dangers of online extremist…
Philippines makes maritime training free in bid to strengthen seafarer workforce
The Philippines will make all regular courses at its National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) free from August 3, removing…
Bullying-related grudge led two students to a fatal school shooting in Tacloban
Rosemarie Zamora Two students, aged 14 and 15, who opened fire at a high school in Tacloban City on Monday,…
Philippine brand Tanduay retains global rum crown for ninth consecutive year
Philippine-made rum Tanduay has maintained its position as the world’s top-selling rum brand for a ninth consecutive year,…
BINI full of surprises in ‘Signals World Tour’ kickoff in Manila
Filipino P-pop sensation BINI delivered all that and more as they kicked off their highly anticipated Signals World…
Philippines explores visa-free travel, stronger labour ties with Russia
The Philippine government is actively pursuing enhanced diplomatic and economic co-operation with the Russian Federation, focusing on boosting…
Philippines hosts German President Steinmeier in historic state visit
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. hosted German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Malacañang Palace on June 16, marking a…
Philippines pushes seafarer safety app at Kenya maritime meeting
The Philippines has proposed developing a dedicated mobile application for seafarers to provide emergency assistance and government support,…
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…
Philippines convenes senior ASEAN officials to boost regional co-operation
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’
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
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 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
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, on the morning of Monday, June 8, killing 32 people, injuring…