MANILA – The Philippines is this year’s “standout performer” among 20 Muslim-friendly destinations in non-Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries after jumping three spots to No. 5. In its 2026 Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) released on…
MANILA, Philippines — During a bilateral meeting in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed ways to improve cooperation and explore the “good potential” on food and energy resources…
MANILA, Philippines — In a message celebrating the Philippines’ Independence Day, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed the long-standing bilateral partnership and declared that the US defense commitment to the country remains “ironclad.” “I extend my…
For those whom observers would count among Gen Z and other recent generations, Philippine Independence always falls on June 12.…
MANILA, Philippines — A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, prompting a regional warning centre to issue a tsunami alert. The offshore quake hit at a depth of…
For Filipinos hoping to grow their families through adoption, the process has become more streamlined with the implementation of Republic Act No. 11642, or the Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act. The law transferred domestic…
MANILA — The Philippines and Vietnam have signed a Tourism Cooperation Program for 2026–2029, aiming to boost tourism collaboration and enhance flight connectivity between the two nations. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said that the Philippines and…
MANILA — Japan has committed to boost its defense cooperation with the Philippines through the provision of military equipment and technology aimed at enhancing the Philippine forces’ capabilities. The pledge was made after a summit meeting between…
Emperor Naruhito honored Japan’s and the Philippines’ enduring ties, expressing hopes that the relationship can grow stronger, in a speech on Wednesday at a state banquet for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife, Louise Araneta-Marcos.…
MANILA – The Philippines has secured around USD3.4 billion in investment pledges from Japanese companies following a high-level business roundtable meeting led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Tokyo on Wednesday. The commitments were announced during…
MANILA – Philippine and Japanese firms on Wednesday signed agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in digital innovation and smart urban development, further reinforcing economic and technology ties between Manila and Tokyo. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. witnessed…
Gazini Ganados paid tribute to her Filipino and Palestinian roots through a new fashion shoot shared on social media.…
