Got a minute or two—and a story to tell? Filipino youth are being called to celebrate half a century of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China in a bold, creative way: through TikTok. The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) has launched a nationwide TikTok Video Competition in honor of […]

Filipinos are turning more frequently to digital lending platforms, with users spending an average of 12 minutes and 14 seconds per month on such apps in 2024, according to a report released on May 6 by financial technology firm Digido. The report found that consumers collectively logged about 1.54 billion seconds on lending apps last […]

Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is stepping back into the ring. The 46-year-old boxing legend will return from a nearly four-year retirement to challenge American pro boxer Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title on July 19 in Las Vegas, ESPN reported on Thursday, citing unnamed sources. Pacquiao, a southpaw from the Philippines, retired in […]

The Philippine economy started 2025 with a robust 5.4% year-on-year growth in the first quarter, a clear sign of resilience despite ongoing global uncertainties. While this marks a solid performance, it fell short of the 5.7% forecasted by analysts. Nonetheless, the result reflects a broad-based recovery that continues to gain traction across key sectors, from […]

When the white smoke rose over the Vatican on May 8, few in the Philippines knew much about Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost. But when he stepped onto the balcony and was introduced as Pope Leo XIV—the first pope from North America—something stirred across this island nation of more than 80 million Catholics. Not just curiosity, […]

For half a millennium, the Philippines has carried the torch of Roman Catholicism in Asia—burning bright through colonization, dictatorship, and diaspora. It is one of the Church’s last true strongholds, home to more than 80 million Catholics and a culture steeped in devotion, processions, novenas, and public faith. Yet even here, the flame flickers. Young […]

Countdown to 2025 CICEE This May, the global construction machinery spotlight will once again shine on Changsha, China. As the 4th Changsha International Construction Equipment Exhibition (2025 CICEE) enters its countdown, the city—known as the “Capital of Construction Machinery”—is fully primed to welcome the world. Spanning 300,000 square meters, the exhibition will host 1,650 Chinese […]

Philippine government officials and executives from Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation broke ground on a major power substation for the Metro Manila Subway on May 5, marking a critical step in the delayed infrastructure project. Transportation Secretary Vivencio “Vince” Dizon, Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian, and Mitsubishi representatives led the ceremony for the Bulk Supply Substation […]

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pledged over the weekend that the country’s first subway system will begin operations before he leaves office in 2028. Marcos made the announcement during a political gathering in Batangas province, presenting the long-delayed Metro Manila Subway as a symbol of progress and modernization. “Bago po ako matatapos bilang Pangulo, magkakaroon na […]

Philippine roads are in the grip of a national safety crisis, transport advocate and Angkasangga Party-list nominee George Royeca said on Tuesday, calling for sweeping reforms to protect commuters and frontline transport workers. Speaking at the Pandesal Forum, Royeca cited recent fatal crashes—including a multi-vehicle collision along the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) and an accident at […]