Filipino motorists may soon get relief at the pump after lawmakers approved a measure allowing the government to temporarily reduce or suspend fuel taxes—but despite the promise of cheaper gasoline and diesel, nothing is guaranteed…
Gold, dollar rising together: A strange market signal—and…
The relationship between gold and the U.S. dollar is supposed to be simple. When one rises, the other falls. A stronger dollar usually pushes gold lower; a weaker dollar tends to lift it. The logic…
Philippine bakery-cafe Mary Grace opens first international outlet…
Beloved Filipino bakery-café Mary Grace has made its overseas debut in Singapore, bringing its famed ensaymadas, nostalgic cakes, and home-style Filipino dishes to Tras Street. The long-awaited opening on Friday, March 13, marked the brand’s…
Leandro Leviste buys historic German house where Jose…
A house in a quiet German village where José Rizal once lived while studying ophthalmology has been purchased by Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste, who plans to preserve the property and convert it into…
Sea turtle conservation project in Batangas reaches eighth…
Along the shoreline of Seafront Residences in San Juan, Batangas, volunteers gather as dozens of newly hatched Olive Ridley sea turtles emerge from the sand and begin their slow crawl toward the water. The release…
Young Filipino aces eye Asian stage as Pickle…
Cebu returns to the national pickleball spotlight as rising Filipino talents chase a pathway to the Asian stage in Pickle Fest 2026. The five-day festival, which began on March 11 at Net and Paddle Cebu…
Discovering Camiguin: An island forged by fire and…
Between the restless waters of the Bohol Sea and a ring of brooding volcanoes lies a small island that feels almost mythic. Camiguin rises from the horizon in layers of jungle, coconut groves, and dark…
Meet the ‘Ipis Lord’: The Filipino scientist defending…
Inside a quiet laboratory at the University of the Philippines - Los Baños (UPLB), entomologist Cristian Lucanas studies an insect most people would rather crush than examine. The 31-year-old researcher has built an unusual reputation…
Florida businessman Lee Lipton confirmed as next U.S.…
Washington has approved a new envoy to Manila as the United States seeks to reinforce ties with one of its oldest allies in Asia. The Senate confirmed Florida businessman Lee Lipton as the next U.S.…
DENR official urges youth to lead push for…
Plastic pollution threatens the Philippines’ coastal communities, ecosystems, and climate resilience, making action urgent across sectors, a Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) official said on Saturday. Addressing young leaders in Manila, she urged…