Japan, US, Philippines reaffirm importance of navigation freedom

TOKYO - The foreign ministers of Japan, the US and the Philippines on July 10 reaffirmed the importance of freedom of navigation as they discussed the situation in the East and South China seas amid Beijing’s aggressive maritime behaviour. In the...

Japan, US and Philippines reaffirm opposition to changes to status quo

The top diplomats of Japan, the United States and the Philippines have reaffirmed their opposition to attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force or coercion. The move is seen as an effort to counter China's growing maritime...

UK-based fintech Revolut picks Philippines as 2nd Asian hub

Photo from Revolut/FACEBOOK MANILA, Philippines — UK-based Revolut has picked the Philippines to host its second technology hub in Asia as the global fintech company seeks to support global capabilities. Revolut said its Manila-based hub would...

Search for missing cockfighters begins at Philippine’s Taal Lake

Manila, Philippines—Search teams arrived Thursday at the Taal Lake in Batangas, south of the Philippine capital Manila to look for dozens of cockfighters allegedly murdered by rogue police, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. Fifteen police...

Davao site brings McDonald’s Philippines to 800 stores

McDonald’s Philippines opened its 800th store on June 30 at Davao Global Township, an emerging central business district in Davao del Sur. The expansion follows the renewal of a 20-year master franchise agreement between McDonald’s Corporation and...

Prada Beauty Is Officially in the Philippines and Here’s What To Get Excited About

Swedish delegation visits Tetra Pak Philippines to discuss sustainable packaging

ShareSharePin ItShare Left to right: Athena Cartagena, Communication Officer, Embassy of Sweden; Trade Commissioner Johan Lennefalk; Catherine Chua, Sustainability Manager, Tetra Pak Philippines; Albert Delfonso, Tetra Pak Packaging Portfolio...

Palace okay for Philippines’ first hydrogen deals keenly awaited

President Marcos at the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Kuala Lumpur on May 26, 2025. (Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) is still awaiting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s green...

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...

Valentino Beauty Arrives in the Philippines with a Vision of Color and Couture

'Incognito' director hopes Philippine action breaks barriers, reaches foreign shores

MANILA, Philippines — Filmmaker and businessman Lester Pimentel Ong celebrated more directorial success the hit action series "Incognito" comes to a close. The show stars an ensemble cast led by Daniel Padilla, Maris Racal, Kaila Estrada, Richard...

AirAsia Philippines studying PHL-India service

LOW-COST carrier AirAsia Philippines said it is studying the possibility of launching direct flights between the Philippines and India amid strong market demand. “India is a great market… What AirAsia can do is we will market Philippine tourism to...

Reviving classic Filipino comics

RANDY VALIENTE during the book signing. — FACEBOOK.COM/VIBALFOUNDATION AUTHORS PRESENT books under the recently launched imprints, Grafika and Agimat Comics, by Vibal Foundation. — EDG ADRIAN A. EVA PHILIPPINE COMICS once dominated the country’s...

No Filipino left behind: Romualdez to push for laws to attract investments, create more jobs

By Billy Begas Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) president and Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez vowed to intensify efforts to champion President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s economic agenda by passing laws that would attract more...

Today's Top 3 News: Halim Perdanakusuma Airport to Relocate 50% of Flights to Soekarno-Hatta Starting August 1

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Friday, July 17, 2025. Here are the highlights: Halim Perdanakusuma Airport to Relocate 50% of Flights to Soekarno-Hatta Starting August 1; 2025 U-23 Cup: Indonesia Secures Second...

Case from 2022: Search for missing cockfighters begins at Philippine lake

Search teams on Thursday began scouring a lake south of the Philippine capital Manila for dozens of cockfighters allegedly murdered by rogue police. Fifteen police officers are under investigation over a spate of mysterious disappearances in 2022...

The Philippines: Inclusive Connectivity Bridging the Digital Divide

The promise of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to enhance digital connectivity for Filipinos living in remote islands and far-flung areas is now being realised in the Dinagat Islands. A significant milestone was reached with the signing of a...

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,...

Metro Manila needs 3 years to stabilize residential glut – Leechiu  

Roy Golez, research director at Leechiu Property Consultants, in a property briefing on July 10, 2025 – Photo by Meg J. Adonis MANILA, Philippines — It may take about three years for the local property market to clear out unsold residential...

Search for missing cockfighters begins at Philippine lake

Filipinos from all walks of life wager millions of dollars on matches every week between roosters who fight to the death with razor-sharp metal spurs tied to their legs - Copyright AFP/File JAM STA ROSA Search teams arrived Thursday at a lake...