Philippines’ score lags behind regional average in ICT Index

Home Infographics Philippines’ score lags behind regional average in ICT Index July 7, 2025 | 12:03 am The Philippines scored 78 out of 100 in the 2025 ICT Development Index (IDI) from UN agency International Telecommunication Union, outpacing the...

Online sugal: Income for gov’t, scourge 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,...

Filipinas qualify for AFC Women’s Asian Cup ‘26

A mission has been accomplished again. Chandler McDaniel said this after the Philippine National Women’s Football Team repulsed Hong Kong, 1-0, in Group G of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers on Saturday. “The team had a goal....

‘More dangerous’ than Pogos: should Philippines ban online gambling?

At the rehabilitation centres run by Bridges of Hope, a recovery network spread across the Philippines, founder Jon Ty is used to seeing the different faces of addiction. For years, clients came seeking help for their abuse of drugs, alcohol or...

Sharonville's Global Cuisine by Blesame introduces Filipino dishes to local food scene

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - You can get a taste of authentic Filipino cuisine in the Tri-State. Kris Wirtjes and Chef Jeff from Global Cuisine by Blesame International Catering in Sharonville shows off a few dishes from its menu.

Red Sea too dangerous: Raffy Tulfo seeks safer routes for Filipino seafarers

Senator Raffy Tulfo on Wednesday (July 9) has urged the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to halt the deployment of Filipino seafarers on ships passing through the Red Sea. The appeal was made in the wake of continued attacks on vessels in the...

"I want the belt to stay in the Philippines" - Denice Zamboanga vows to keep ONE Championship gold for as long as she can

Reigning and undisputed ONE women's atomweight MMA world champion 'The Menace' Denice Zamboanga of the Philippines is fighting on the global stage for her country's honor. Zamboanga earlier this year made history and became the first Filipina MMA...

Belle’s volunteers join effort to improve schools in the Philippines

Volunteers from the Belle group have taken part in an initiative to prepare public schools in the Philippines for the new academic year. The initiative – called “Brigada Eskwela” – is an annual activity organised by the country’s Department of...

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Philippine embassy repatriates 25 OFWs from Israel

At least 25 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were flown back to the Philippines over the weekend as part of the third batch of citizens who signed up for the voluntary repatriation program of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the...

Pampanga’s SGH bags sole right to develop Best Western hotels in Philippines

SGH chair Jaime Uy, SGH executive vice president Justine Uy and SGH president/chief operating officer Jansen Uy. – Contributed photo MANILA, Philippines — Savers Group Holdings (SGH), a Pampanga-based conglomerate led by the Uy family, has bagged...

Villar prioritizes establishing Philippine Scam Prevention Center

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar has filed a bill that aims to establish the country’s scam prevention center, as one of his first 10 priority measures in the 20th Congress. The proposed center intends to be the Philippines’ first one-stop...

NSA slams China’s attempt to suppress West Philippine Sea documentary

MANILA, Philippines — National Security Adviser Eduardo Año yesterday criticized China for what he described as its efforts to suppress the truth by attempting to stop the screening of a documentary exposing its actions and behavior in the West...

Diggers share skills with Filipino soldiers

Australian Army soldiers have conducted training with the Armed Forces of Philippines in demolitions, field obstacles and search, as well as building fighting pits, bunkers and obstacles. CAPTION: Philippine Army and Australian Army soldiers shake...

Revolut Establishes New Global Tech Hub in Manila, Philippines

Revolut officially launched a new Global Tech Hub in Manila, Philippines, on 9 July 2025, aiming to enhance Revolut’s global capabilities and accelerate innovation. The establishment of the Manila hub reinforces Revolut’s commitment to the...

GoFundMe supports Maili fire victim’s journey home to the Philippines

HONOLULU (Island News) – A grandchild of the woman that passed away from injuries following the Maili wildland fires, has created a GoFundMe page to support the family in taking their loved one back home to the Philippines. 94-year-old Maria...

Team Manila-Philippines eyes three-peat in International Girls Softball World Series

MANILA, Philippines — Team Manila-Philippines aims to score a three-peat in the PONY International Girls Softball World Series set July 17-20 in McAllen, Texas. The team of coach Sheirylou Valenzuela admitted that all eyes will be on the Filipina...

Online raises US$1.8bln yearly for Philippines, so better control not ban is answer: Tengco

The chairman of the Philippine gaming regulator, Alejandro Tengco, suggested on Tuesday that the answer to lawmakers’ concerns about online gambling within the country was tighter control, not a total ban. In an extensive interview with local...

Philippines Ambassador visits the Isle of Wight for cultural event

The event was organised by members of the Philippines Community based on the Island and brought together local community leaders and residents for a celebration of culture and connection. Among those attending were Cllr Ian Ward, Cllr Ed Blake,...

Prospect of war in region remote and not imminent, says Philippine defence secretary

MANILA (Reuters) -Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Wednesday that China's strategic plans for the region are independent of any American leadership and are driven by its own agenda. In an interview at the Reuters NEXT Asia...