A Filipino political scientist warned that the Philippines is recalibrating its foreign policy under pressure, navigating what he described as a widening trust deficit with a major power even as it deepens ties with Germany—a shift he said is rooted not in rhetoric, but in strategic learning. Dr. Aries Arugay, a University of the Philippines […]

The Philippines is building a $15-billion airport on land it had to dredge from the sea — and experts say that same sea, along with sinking soil beneath it, could cripple the project within decades. The warnings intensified after The B1M, a major construction media outlet, spotlighted how the megaproject’s bold ambitions may be undermined […]

One of Manila’s best-known literary landmarks, Solidaridad Bookshop—widely recognized as “Asia’s biggest little bookshop”—is set to change hands as it transfers to the ownership of Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste, son of Senator Loren Legarda. The sale aims to keep the Padre Faura bookstore running and preserve the legacy of its founder, National Artist […]

On a humid September morning in 1984, as the Philippines edged toward political collapse, a shimmering brass bell rang in Malacañang Palace—meant, its foreign keepers said, to make an entire nation “invincible.” The moment now lands like a surreal footnote in Philippine history: a late-strongman spectacle in which Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s followers descended on Manila […]

Social media has become central to how Filipinos consume news, but platforms like Facebook and YouTube are not only amplifying traditional broadcasters—they are also giving rise to a new generation of independent creators who are reshaping political discourse. A recent report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism mapping news creators and influencers […]

As the Office of the Vice President (OVP) marks its 90th year, Vice President Sara Duterte is looking beyond the milestone—toward a legacy that could shape the institution for the next century. In a video message released on Thursday, Duterte unveiled a three-part plan: an OVP museum, a permanent office, and a charter that would […]

Filipino-American public servant María Torres-Springer has been named co-chair of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition team—an all-women group set to shape the city’s next political era. Her appointment places a veteran government official and daughter of immigrants at the heart of a historic handover following Mamdani’s election as New York’s first Muslim mayor. For Torres-Springer, the […]

The Philippines and Thailand are taking major steps toward establishing a bilateral Technology Corridor designed to boost cooperation in digital innovation, startup growth, and inclusive economic development across the region. The initiative advanced this week following a series of high-level meetings in Bangkok between Philippine and Thai leaders in technology, venture capital, and innovation sectors. […]

As Hungary observes Revolution Memorial Day today, October 23, the nation recalls the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence — a defining moment in its struggle for freedom. In Manila, that same spirit of remembrance was felt last week when the Embassy of Hungary in the Philippines hosted a reception celebrating the revolution’s legacy […]

The Philippines is stepping up efforts to become one of the world’s most attractive retirement destinations, leveraging its natural beauty, affordable cost of living, and the warmth of its people to draw foreign nationals and returning Filipinos, or balikbayans. Central to this push is the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) and its flagship Special Resident Retiree’s […]