Hontiveros joins West Philippine Sea bloc in Congress

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros officially joined the “West Philippine Sea bloc” of lawmakers in the 20th Congress. This development was officially announced Wednesday during the formal launch of the alliance in concurrence with the...

Philippine financial stability council vows to protect system amid global headwinds

The Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the Philippines’ financial system amid shifting global and local conditions. The FSCC includes the BSP, Department of Finance, Insurance Commission,...

Donald Trump fires new tariff salvo! Letters to more countries released; Iraq, Philippines & others to face up to 30% duties - check list

Donald Trump issued tariff letters to several countries, including the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Libya, and Iraq, warning of reciprocal duties starting August 1, 2025. These actions follow Trump's earlier announcement of tariffs for...

Philippines: Overweight Cops Get 12 Months To Meet Weight Standards Or Lose Jobs

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Police officers who are overweight have one year to meet physical fitness standards or risk losing their jobs, according Speaking in a radio interview with Philippine media, Gen. Nicolas Torre III Torres told Philippine...

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Sri Lanka, Philippines, Iraq Among 7 Nations Hit With Up To 30% Tariffs

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a new round of tariffs targeting several countries. The tariffs include 30% duties on imports from Algeria, Iraq, Libya and Sri Lanka; 25% on goods from Brunei and...

Hontiveros joins West Philippine Sea bloc of lawmakers

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros officially joined the “West Philippine Sea bloc” of lawmakers in the 20th Congress. This development was officially announced Wednesday during the formal launch of the alliance in concurrence with the...

Palace: No Filipinos affected in Texas flash floods

MANILA, Philippines —No Filipinos are reported to be injured or missing in the devastating flash floods in Texas, United States, according to Malacañang. “As of now, the report that we received from the Philippine consul general in [Houston,...

Advincula to oversee Filipino clergy college in Rome

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula has been elected chairman of the Commission on Pontificio Collegio Filippino (PCF) under the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). According to a report by CBCP News...

Rains to persist over Metro Manila, western side of Luzon on Thursday

MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon, or habagat, is currently bringing rains across the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Wednesday afternoon. In Pagasa’s 5...

Philippine officers in custody over feared killings of cockfighters, bodies were reportedly dumped in lake with restive volcano

Philippine House of Representatives bill targets youth exposure to online gambling

Proposed law seeks age restrictions, betting limits and tighter platform regulation. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Bill limits online gambling access to adults aged 21 and above - E-wallets and apps to be barred from advertising gambling...

World News | F-35s Lands in Philippines as US, Allies Push Back Against China's Aggression in Indo-Pacific

Manila [Philippines], July 9 (ANI): 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...

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

Manila [Philippines], July 9 (ANI): 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...

Philippine national sentenced for faking work visa applications

A Philippine national has been sentenced after providing false and misleading information — including the names and credentials of three Filipino civil engineers — on five work visa applications to Immigration New Zealand. Between April 3 and 23,...

Trump announces tariffs on six more countries including Philippines and Iraq

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday took to Truth Social to announce imposition of the following tariffs, beginning August 1st. Trump shared the details of the tariffs in official letters sent to the leaders of the countries. The highest rates...

Amarnath pilgrim from Philippines praises Yatra experience

Srinagar An Amarnath Yatra pilgrim from the Philippines, who is a member of the Indian diaspora, on Wednesday praised the administration of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for arrangements made for the pilgrimage, despite initial...

Online sugal: Big gains for gov’t, bigger losses for poor Filipinos

Online gambling is “making history” as the gaming industry’s “top revenue driver,” contributing P51 billion in the first three months of 2025, almost the same as the all year P58 billion that the sector generated in 2023. But for some Filipinos,...

HIGHLIGHTS: PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Game 7 – Ginebra vs San Miguel

San Miguel Beermen and Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings battle for one last time in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals for the chance to advance to the championship round. IN PHOTOS: San Miguel vs Ginebra PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Game 7 MANILA,...

Ladurée returns to Manila with first Southeast Asia flagship — what to expect

With opulent Parisian interiors for its new branch, the French pâtisserie's world-famous macarons are now available at Bonifacio Global City MANILA, Philippines – Nearly a decade since it first arrived in the country, the world-renowned French...

Edoc, Macasaet’s strong start fuel Philippines’ Junior World bids

MANILA, Philippines — Zoji Edoc unleashed a fiery backside assault to seize early control then capped his opening round with a clutch birdie to salvage a gutsy two-under 71, grabbing solo second behind a red-hot Hugo Smith of Australia at the...