Philippines lawmaker seeks probe into online gambling’s social impact

Philippines representative Brian Poe filed a House resolution on Wednesday calling for an investigation into the growing social concerns surrounding online gambling and its impact on Filipino citizens, as the industry continues to generate massive...

Ship with Filipino sailors sunk by Houthis: 3 confirmed dead, 6 rescued

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The Philippine Coast Guard took part in search operations on Lake Taal, which spans more than 230 squar kilometres (89 square miles)

Claiming a place in Evanston’s history: Filipino immigrants in Evanston, 1906-1946, Part II

Sign up for our free newsletters to have Evanston news delivered directly to your inbox! This article is part of the Placemaking Project, an ongoing effort to uncover, collect and share Asian American histories in Evanston. Learn more about the...

Jennifer Ligones Takes Helm as Google Cloud Philippines Country Manager

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Philippines News once a month in your Inbox Google Cloud has announced the appointment of Jennifer Ligones as the new Country Manager for its Philippines operations. In this role, Jennifer will oversee the...

Philippine gov’t okays 424,000 tons of sugar imports

STOCK PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The government has authorized the importation of refined sugar to ensure stable local supply and prices of the sweetener in the coming months. In Sugar Order No. 8, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said...

Immigrant advocates report ICE presence at Filipino supermarket in Washington

LOS ANGELES – Following a recent wave of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids along the West Coast, Filipino American immigrant rights advocates have reported ICE presence at the Seafood City supermarket in the Seattle metro area....

Philippines plans to negotiate with US to lower tariffs, envoy to Washington says

FILE PHOTO: Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez speaks during a U.S. Trade and Development Agency Offshore Wind Grant Signing at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Manila, Philippines, August 6, 2022. Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS/File...

Philippine exports to America face 20% Trump tariff

US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, April 22, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners Wednesday,...

Anne Curtis appearing at Park Seo Joon Manila fan fest

MANILA, Philippines — Host-actress Anne Curtis will be present at Korean star Park Seo-joon's upcoming fan fest in Manila. Seo-joon's Philippine return will be at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on July 12 for an event organized by one...

For Jam Melchor, to cook means cooking Filipino

It’s an exciting time for Filipino food. Our cuisine has been abuzz, gaining recognition from all corners of the globe. For this, we have our new generation of Filipino chefs from around the world to thank. At their restaurants, near and far, the...

NHCP: Baler Siege reflects Filipinos’ enduring dedication to peace

BALER, Aurora (PIA) – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) emphasized that the Siege of Baler stands as a powerful symbol of the Filipino people’s enduring commitment to peace, reconciliation, and human dignity. NHCP...

K-pop group LUN8 sets 2 Philippine concerts

MANILA, Philippines — K-pop boy band LUN8 will visit the Philippines for a two-concert tour. LUN8 will take its "LUNight into the Moonlight" concerts to Makati's Stratosphere in Makati on July 25 and Cebu's Nustar Resort & Casino the following day...

Shoplifters’ group: 9 suspected members from Manila nabbed in Cebu City

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Nine members of an suspected shoplifting group, who are mostly from Manila, were arrested on Wednesday, July 9, after one of their alleged members was caught stealing clothes from a boutique inside a mall in Cebu City....

Philippines’ ex-leader Duterte says he may die in The Hague, asks to be cremated

MANILA – Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte said her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, has told her to have him cremated in The Hague, in the Netherlands, should he die while detained by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for...

Cambodian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes to Compete in Regional Competition in the Philippines

AKP Phnom Penh, July 10, 2025 -- A total of 21 Cambodian sports delegates, including coaches and athletes, have departed Phnom Penh to participate in the JJAU Southeast Asia Regional Jiu-Jitsu Championships 2025, which will take place in the...

Isko: No more ‘spaghetti wires’ in Manila soon

Mayor Isko Moreno said that “spaghetti wires” in Manila will soon be a thing of the past. “All those telcos or any other services na gagamitin ang Meralco, hindi na po kayo maaaring magkabit. Simula last week, sinabi ko na ito kay City Engineer...

Philippines: How reforms unlock economic potential

Public Service Act amended At the heart of this shift are amendments to the 1935 Public Service Act (PSA) and the Foreign Investments Act (FIA). Legislative reforms amending the pre-World War II Public Service Act (Republic Act 11659) now allow...

Why the ‘Fuschia’ shoe matters to Filipino trans community

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. ‘For a trans woman like me, it's surreal to be recognized in this way,’ says trans beauty queen Fuschia Anne Ravena, who now has a shoe named...

Chagee to debut in the Philippines with three stores in Metro Manila

Chinese tea brand Chagee is set to enter the Philippine market this August, with three outlets slated to open in Metro Manila. The new stores will be located at SM North EDSA, Robinsons Galleria, and Venice Grand Canal Mall. Chagee positions...