Philippines explores nuclear technology to tackle plastic pollution
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The Philippines is advancing the use of nuclear technology to address plastic pollution, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr…
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House moves forward impeachment complaints against Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Angelica N. Hall Two impeachment complaints against Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr were referred on Monday to the House of Representatives'…
Philippines hosts Myanmar stakeholders’ meeting to revive ASEAN peace plan
Elan Castanares The Philippines, as the 2026 chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), hosted a crucial “stakeholders’…
Journalist sentenced to 18 years in Philippines’ first terror finance case
Maybelene Marcelino In an eastern Philippine city with deep ties to long-running insurgent activity, a court has handed down an…
Philippine-built, methanol-powered Kamsarmax bulk carrier starts voyage
Geoffrey H. Latayan A Philippine-built, methanol-powered Kamsarmax bulk carrier has started her journey to East Asia.
Philippine landfill landslide toll hits 35
Hazel Camba The death toll from the massive landslide at Binaliw landfill in Cebu City, Philippines, has climbed to 35,…
Philippines’ MARINA empowered maritime workforce, modernised domestic fleet in 2025
Mary Mae Balasanos The Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has reflected on the country’s performance in 2025, highlighting the empowerment of…
Philippine environment, animal rights advocates renew call for firecracker-free New Year
Ciara Mina Through an "Iwas PapuToxic" campaign, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and environmental group EcoWaste Coalition reiterated their…
Philippine authorities arrest corruption-linked contractor Sarah Discaya
Philippine authorities on Thursday night arrested public works contractor Sarah Discaya over her alleged involvement in the PHP96.5-million…
Filipinos divided as ICC rejects appeal for ex-president’s release
Carmela Calling The International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to keep Philippines' former president Rodrigo Duterte in prison has sparked a…
Filipinos decry flood control fraud in second ‘Trillion Peso March Movement’
Hyacinth Estrada Thousands of Filipino protesters took to the streets of Manila on Sunday, November 30, to demand justice in…
Philippines introduces mobile app to streamline access to free healthcare
Residents of Laguna province in the Philippines can now access free healthcare services through a mobile application, a…
Philippine flood-control graft: Government officials nabbed, others still being hunted
Eight officials in the Philippines Department of Public Works and Highways have been detained by the police, while…
Volleyball news: Philippine women’s SEA Games preparations face setback
Ren Azrack Escosio The Philippines' women's national team is currently facing issues after the Philippine National Volleyball Federation Inc. (PNVF) failed…
Philippines launches ASEAN 2026 chairship with focus on AI, peace
Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr formally launched the Philippines’ chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
Philippines promotes digital tools to strengthen disaster preparedness
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has highlighted the use of its HazardHunterPH website and mobile…
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…
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
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
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
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
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,…