Independence Day: Growing Filipino diaspora means worldwide celebrations

Associated Press 06/11/2024

In the Philippines — where Spanish and later U.S. colonial rule persisted for nearly four centuries — June 12 is the real Independence Day. That date in 1898 was the pivotal moment when the island nation first…

Philippines deploys river rangers in battle against plastic

05/28/2024

Manila, Philippines–Using a long-handled net, Ronnel Narvas scoops up discarded plastic soft drink bottles, shopping bags and palm-sized sachets as he wades through a foul-smelling tributary in the Philippine capital Manila. Narvas, 30, is one of more than…

Why would the US defend the Philippines?

Agence France Presse 04/12/2024

Relations between the United States and the Philippines have been in overdrive since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took power in June 2022, fuelled by China’s growing assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region. A key concern has been the…

Taiwan earthquake: Tsunami warning in the Philippines cancelled

04/03/2024

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) cancelled a tsunami warning that had been issued after a major earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. “Based on available data of our sea level monitoring stations…

Taiwan earthquake: Tsunami warning raised in coastal areas of the Philippines

04/03/2024

Manila, Philippines —The Philippines warned of “high tsunami waves” and called for the evacuation of coastal areas across the country Wednesday, April 3, 2024, after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in neighbouring Taiwan. READ MORE: Taiwan hit by strong earthquake; tsunami…

Iraq manhandles PHL, 5-0, in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Glendale G. Rosal 03/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine men’s national football team, or PMNT, suffered a humiliating 0-5 defeat at the hands of the visiting Iraq in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers held at the jampacked Rizal Memorial…

History of Christianity in the Philippines through the ‘Magellan’ song of Boholano Yoyoy Villame 

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 03/20/2024

March 16 is a significant date in history of Christianity in the Philippines — it was in 1521 when Ferdinand Magellan arrived in the Philippines while it was in 1565, or 44 years later, when the Legazpi-Sikatuna…

‘Toxic relationship’ is why Mindanao should secede from sinking PH – former lawmaker

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 02/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A  “toxic relationship” between Mindanao and the Philippines was the reason why the former should break up with the latter. Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, a former House speaker, said this…

Philta suspension lifted by ITF, says POC head Tolentino

PR 01/22/2024

  The Philippines has officially rejoined the global tennis community as the International Tennis Federation (ITF) lifted the suspension imposed on the Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) on Sunday, January 21, 2024. ITF President David Haggerty conveyed the…

Philippines to develop islands in South China Sea, says military chief

01/16/2024

MANILA – The Philippines will develop islands in the South China Sea that it considers part of its territory to make them more habitable for troops, Manila’s military chief Romeo Brawner told reporters on Monday, January 15, 2024. The plans come amid heightened…

Christmas in the Philippines is incomparable: A balikbayan’s tale

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — No matter where you are in the globe, Christmas in the Philippines is something you will always look forward to. As they say, “No matter where you are, you will always look for…

China to Philippines: ‘Act with caution’ amid maritime clashes

12/21/2023

Beijing, China–China’s top diplomat Wang Yi warned his Philippine counterpart that Manila “must act with caution”, Beijing’s foreign ministry said, following a flurry of tense maritime confrontations in the disputed South China Sea. Wang said on a Wednesday…

Previous           Next
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.