Filipino man expelled from Denmark in rape and robbery case

Aarhus Court where the sentences where the young criminals received their sentences. (Photo: Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix) A 19-year-old Filipino man has been sentenced to one year in prison and expelled from Denmark for his role in a series of...

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...

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

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...

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

Cardinal David on e-gambling victims: They need help

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David.REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez MANILA, Philippines — “Kailangan nila ng tulong, hindi ng panghusga.” (They need help, and not to be judged for.) Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David made this remark on Thursday at the height of the...

Higher Trump tariff spooks Philippine stock market

MANILA, Philippines — The local stock barometer retreated below 6,400 after spending most of Thursday in positive territory as investors priced in the United States’ latest round of tariffs, including a higher rate for the Philippines. The...

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...

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...

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...

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...

DFA: 13 more Filipinos repatriated from Iran

MANILA, Philippines— The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Thursday that 13 more Filipino evacuees from Iran were repatriated through Turkmenistan and arrived in the country last week. In a statement, the agency said it welcomed two...

Loren Legarda seeks to ban online gambling

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Loren Legarda filed a bill seeking to comprehensively ban all forms of online gambling and their promotion in the Philippines. Legarda explained that the unprecedented move from licensed casinos to smartphones has...

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...

'An Israeli salary doesn't cover the Israeli cost of living. So I moved to the Philippines'

Filipinas book slot to Asian Cup

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines sealed its entry into the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup with a sweep-completing 1-0 win over Hong Kong at the conclusion of the Group G Qualifiers in Cambodia yesterday. Needing only a draw to advance on the...

Pacquiao shines in comeback fight amid controversial draw

MANILA, Philippines -- Notwithstanding the contentious and, for many, outrageous majority draw verdict, Manny Pacquiao’s performance against Mario Barrios in his much-anticipated comeback fight affirmed what millions around the world have always...

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...

PBBM set for Washington visit as U.S.-Philippine ties tighten

By ROY C. MABASA President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expected to travel to Washington, D.C. in the coming days, a top U.S. official dislosed on Thursday, July 10, 2025. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the planned visit during a...

Edoc moves closer to ending Philippine drought in Junior World, grabs lead

MANILA, Philippines — Zoji Edoc moved to the cusp of snapping the Philippines’ long title spell in Junior World Championships, showcasing nerves of steel and unrelenting grit to seize the solo lead in the boys’ 7-8 division on Wednesday (Thursday...