Philippines' debt eases to 297 bln USD in September

MANILA, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- The national government's total outstanding debt decreased to 17.46 trillion pesos (roughly 297 billion U.S. dollars) as of September, according to the Philippines' Bureau of Treasury. "The continued decrease reflects...

With community’s support, Vancouver council to vote on Mayor Sim’s Filipino cultural centre motion

Posted by ReyFort Media Vancouver city council is expected to vote in the next few weeks on a motion by Mayor Ken Sim to establish a Filipino cultural centre. An affirmative vote is anticipated amid the strong support from the Filipino community...

Coins.ph and BCRemit tie-up for fast, affordable money transfers from filipinos abroad

Homepage > News > Business > Coins.ph and BCRemit tie-up for fast, affordable money transfers from filipinos abroad MANILA, Philippines & London, United Kingdom – Coins.ph, the Philippines’ largest crypto exchange and one of the fastest-growing...

FULL LIST: Michelin-starred Restaurants in the Philippines

The 2026 Michelin Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu marks a historic moment as the first edition to celebrate the country’s finest dining establishments. Helm: Two Stars on Debut Helm, led by Chef Josh Boutwood, makes a remarkable entrance in the...

Michelin surprise: Philippine restaurants discover invite in spam folder

Two of the Philippines’ first Michelin-Selected restaurants discovered their recognition in unexpected ways following the release of the country’s inaugural Michelin Guide. El Poco Cantina owner Richard Ken “Tots” Ramirez admitted he initially...

Row leaves radioactive shipment stranded off Philippines

Manila: More than 20 containers of radioactive zinc have been stranded off the Philippine coast for over than a week and a solution for their disposal is needed "fast", a nuclear official said on Friday. Traces of radioactive Caesium-137 were...

Pres. Lee Hold Summits with Leaders of Philippines, Chile

Photo : YONHAP News President Lee Jae Myung held bilateral summits with the leaders of Chile and the Philippines on Friday on the margins of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) summit. During his meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand...

More Filipinos pursuing higher studies in Spain, says expert

More Filipinos are pursuing post-graduate studies in Spain, driven by the country’s wide range of visa opportunities, an expert said. “Spain is very popular among Filipinos because we have different programs,” Spain’s Goodwill Ambassador Jessica...

Foreign retirees drawn to Philippines as retiree visa approvals near 4,000

More foreign retirees and their families are choosing to stay in the Philippines, partly due to incentives provided by the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA), an agency under the Department of Tourism. This year’s target of approving 4,000...

President Lee holds bilateral talks with presidents of the Philippines, Chile

Published: 31 Oct. 2025, 18:51 Updated: 31 Oct. 2025, 18:52 President Lee Jae Myung, right, shakes hands with Chilean President Gabriel Boric at the Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center, the main venue of the Asia-Pacific Economic...

[APEC 2025] Lee, Philippine president discuss bolstering ties

GYEONGJU, South Korea, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation during summit talks Friday. The two sides met on the margins of the Asia-Pacific...

Row leaves radioactive shipment stranded off the Philippines

MANILA: More than 20 containers of radioactive zinc have been stranded off the Philippine coast for over a week, and a solution for their disposal is needed "fast", a nuclear official said on Friday (Oct 31). Traces of radioactive Caesium-137 were...

No ghosting on duty: Gov’t agencies mobilized to keep Filipinos safe, prices stable during Undas

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered concerned government agencies to prepare for Filipinos’ observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day this weekend. In a press briefing in South Korea, Presidential Communications Office and Palace...

Lee hails Philippines as ‘special friend’ during summit with Marcos

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held a summit Friday with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. During the meeting, the two leaders...

PCSO celebrates 91st anniversary; reaffirms mission to serve Filipinos

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) marked its 91st anniversary on Thursday, October 30, coinciding with the National Day of Charity. It reaffirmed its mission of serving every Filipino through impactful, charitable and service-driven...

Philippines earns its first Michelin Stars

MANILA, Philippines —The Michelin Guide made its long-awaited Philippine debut Thursday night with the launch of the Michelin Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 2026, unveiling one two-Michelin-star and eight one-Michelin-star restaurants in its...

MAP: Michelin Guide restaurants in the Philippines for 2026

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Check out the locations of restaurants that made it to the Philippines’ first-ever list in the Michelin Guide CEBU, Philippines – Fancy a...

Grounded: Philippines bans politician’s 13-plane fleet from resale amid scandal

A former Philippine lawmaker accused of masterminding a vast public works corruption scheme allegedly tried to move part of his fortune out of reach of investigators by flying his private aircraft abroad. A Gulfstream jet and two helicopters...

Family Feud Philippines: October 31, 2025 | LIVESTREAM

Videos THE MEJIABOX VS PENCILBOX COMEDY Ngayong Biyernes, sasalang sa hulaan ng top survey answers ang The Mejiabox at Pencilbox Comedy. Ang kanilang masayang hulaan at kulitan, abangan sa 'Family Feud,' 5:40 p.m. sa GMA! #FamilyFeudPhilippines...

Helm awarded 2 Michelin stars in debut Michelin Guide to the Philippines

The Philippines’ culinary landscape has entered a new era with the debut of its inaugural Michelin Guide on October 30. It is a move that has bestowed international prestige upon a handful of Manila’s restaurants while igniting a fervent debate...