PH embassy in US: Don’t give up your citizenship due to fake news

06/26/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Filipino community in the United States (U.S.) was alerted by the Philippine embassy in Washington against false information circulating online on dual citizenship and travel restrictions for green card holders. The embassy made…

Iran-Israel war: latest developments

Agence France Presse 06/25/2025

JERUSALEM — Classified US intelligence suggests that American strikes on Iran set back its nuclear programme by just a few months, contradicting President Donald Trump’s claim of total destruction. Here are the latest developments as a truce…

Non-immigrant US visa applicants told to set socmed accounts to public

Charie Abarca 06/24/2025

MANILA, Philippines — All non-immigrant visa applicants are now required to set their social media accounts to public, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines announced on Tuesday. In an advisory posted on X on Tuesday, the U.S.…

#SiloyAsks: Netizens react to U.S. involvement in Iran-Israel war

Lieka Fernandez CNU Intern 06/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The war between Israel and Iran may be unfolding far from the Philippines, but here in Cebu, many are paying attention to the escalating armed conflict and following updates online. Some even shared…

Iran-Israel war: latest developments

Agence France Presse 06/23/2025

JERUSALEM — US strikes “devastated” Iran’s nuclear programme, the Pentagon said Sunday, as Washington joined ally Israel’s bombing campaign. While Washington insists the United States is not seeking to topple the government in the Islamic republic, comments…

US issues ‘worldwide caution’ for Americans over Mideast conflict

Agence France Presse 06/23/2025

WASHINGTON, United States — The US State Department issued a “worldwide caution” for Americans on Sunday, saying the conflict in the Middle East could put those traveling or living abroad at an increased security risk. “The conflict…

Pope Leo urges end to war before it becomes ‘irreparable abyss’

Philippine News Agency 06/23/2025

ISTANBUL – Pope Leo XIV on Sunday made an urgent appeal for peace in the Middle East, warning of the risk of uncontrollable escalation following recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran’s retaliatory missile attacks on…

Iran threatens US bases in response to strikes on nuclear sites

Agence France Presse 06/23/2025

WASHINGTON, United States — Iran on Sunday threatened US bases in the Middle East after massive air strikes that Washington said had destroyed Tehran’s nuclear program, though some officials cautioned that the extent of damage was unclear.…

Martin shines in U.S. debut as Pacquiao watches from ringside

Glendale G. Rosal 06/01/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With boxing legend Manny Pacquiao watching from ringside, rising Filipino star Carl Jammes “Wonder Boy” Martin made a strong impression in his United States debut, earning a unanimous decision victory on Sunday (Manila…

Lito Dante gets WBF title shot in the U.S.

Glendale G. Rosal 05/18/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former World Boxing Foundation (WBF) international minimumweight champion Lito “Naruto” Dante is aiming to revive his career with a regional title shot in the United States. He’s set to face rising prospect Terry…

Carl Jammes Martin to make U.S. debut in Las Vegas undercard

Glendale G. Rosal 05/13/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten Filipino junior featherweight prospect Carl Jammes “Wonder Boy” Martin is set to make his long-awaited United States debut on May 31, facing Mexican journeyman Francisco Javier Pedroza Portillo in a non-title bout.…

Ukraine, US sign minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv

Agence France Presse 05/01/2025

WASHINGTON, United States — The United States and Ukraine on Wednesday signed a minerals deal after a two-month delay, in what President Donald Trump’s administration called a new form of US commitment to Kyiv after the end…

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