Filipinas striker Bolden suffers ACL tear

The Philippine women's football team star striker Sarina Bolden is facing a major setback after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury that would prevent her from playing in upcoming international competitions. Bolden announced on...

Philippine bishops’ conference calls for fair wages and accountability

Closing the 130th Plenary Assembly of the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of the Philippines, the bishops release a letter urging the government and Church institutions to bring awareness to the ongoing issue of decreasing minimum wage in the country...

Philippines OKs importation of 424,000 MT refined sugar

THE Philippine government, through the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), has approved the importation of nearly half a million metric tons (MT) of refined sugar later this year. In its Sugar Order (SO) No. 08, series of 2024-2025, the SRA...

Philippines heading back to US for fresh in-person talks after Trump tariff hike

MANILA – Manila is keeping its cool despite US President Donald Trump raising tariffs on Philippine exports to 20 per cent, up from the 17 per cent announced in April. The South-east Asian archipelago was among a second batch of seven nations to...

Philippine bet named 2nd runner-up in Miss Global Universe 2025

The Philippines’ Alyssa Mildred Villariña finished as second runner-up during the finals of Miss Global Universe 2025, won by Quinty Verhoeve of the Netherlands, held recently in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Miss Russia Oksana Altay was named first...

F-35s land in Philippines as US, allies push back against China’s aggression in Indo-Pacific

MANILA: The Philippines is rapidly emerging as a key frontline state in the growing US-China rivalry in the Indo-Pacific, as Washington continues to deploy advanced military assets to the archipelago, which lies within the strategic "first island...

Survey: More Filipinos buck impeachment of VP Sara

MANILA – A growing number of Filipinos are opposing efforts to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, according to a recent nationwide survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS), prompting Malacañang to distance itself from the political storm...

New president of Filipino bishops has amazing guardian angel story

New president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines is known as a shepherd who looks for joy amidst hardship -- and a devotee of his guardian angel. Filipino Bishops elected Gilbert Garcera, Archbishop of Lipa, to be president of...

Should the philippines rejoin the icc?

PResi-dent ferdinand marcos jr. Has not revealed his real reason/s for it, or who is the actual proponent of it, or when he intends to put it into effect. But he wants us to believe the filipino people would like him to rejoin the 1998 rome...

Japan, U.S., Philippines reaffirm importance of navigation freedom

The foreign ministers of Japan, the United States and the Philippines on Thursday reaffirmed the importance of freedom of navigation as they discussed the situation in the East and South China seas amid Beijing's aggressive maritime behavior. In...

Century Entertainment forms joint venture with Philippine gaming firm to expand business in Asia-Pacific

Century Entertainment has moved to expand its gaming footprint across the Asia-Pacific region through a joint venture with Philippines-based World Platinum Technologies (WPT). The new partnership centers on advancing and promoting WPT’s gaming...

Popeyes opens doors for franchising in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — Global chicken fast-food brand Popeyes is now accepting franchising partnerships in the Philippines as the brand’s steadily growing popularity is sparking huge interest from local investors. “The franchising program was the...

RSF conducted landmark mission to the Philippines as part of Media Freedom Coalition’s Consultative Network

The MFC Consultative Network raised several key cases of concern, including the continued detention of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio without a conviction, the ongoing trial of the alleged mastermind behind the 2011 murder of journalist Gerry...

Friends remember elderly victim of Maili fire, want to help send her home to Philippines

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Friends and neighbors are remembering the elderly woman who lost her life in this weekend’s fire in Maili as a kind soul who never asked for anything. Now, they are reaching out to the public for help to reunite her with her...

Filipino traveler: Shusha is a truly enchanting place

Tourist From Philippines Hails Post-War Renaissance In Azerbaijan's Shusha

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) SHUSHA, Azerbaijan, July 10.​ I was amazed at how much your country has progressed after the war, Joza May Richards, a traveler from the Philippines, told reporters during her visit to the city, Trend reports. “It's a...

Nestlé Philippines Marches with Pride: Supports Love Laban 2025

In line with its unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Nestlé Philippines proudly joined the Love Laban Pride March held in Quezon City on June 28, 2025, with NESCAFÉ as its key brand partner.. The company’s active...

Filipino traveler: Shusha is a truly enchanting place

Members of the world-renowned MTP (Most Traveled People) international travelers club who visited Karabakh have been at the Jidir Duzu plain, APA’s local bureau reports. The travelers, enjoying the view of Shusha city from Jidir Duzu plain, took...

Philippines orders crews to avoid high-risk areas as more recovered from Eternity C

THE Philippines Department of Migrant Workers has issued an order for licensed manning agencies to reroute vessels that are manned by Filipino crew to avoid high-risk zones, particularly the area around the Bab el Mandeb, following the sinking of...

PCG: Filipinos deserve to watch West Philippine Sea documentary

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela said Filipinos deserve to see the documentary film that features the plight of Filipino fishermen venturing out to the West Philippine Sea, despite apparent objections from...