China’s new ambassador to the Philippines delivered his clearest message yet to Manila’s media corps: the country “does not need to choose sides” between Beijing and Washington, even as unresolved disputes in the South China…
Hungary commemorates 1956 struggle for freedom, strengthens ties…
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…
Philippines seeks to be retirement destination of choice
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…
Cebu reimagines growth: From resilience to readiness at…
Cebu reaffirmed its position as a model of foresight and inclusive progress during the 3rd Cebu Province Economic Forum, where leaders called for a decisive shift from resilience to readiness amid global and national uncertainties.…
Developers told: Deliver on 250,000 homes annually for…
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) called on private developers to deliver on their pledged housing commitments under the Marcos administration’s flagship housing program during the 33rd National Developers Convention held recently…
Philippine urban leaders failing to prepare cities for…
Balancing immediate urban needs with long-term climate and social resilience is proving difficult for city leaders in the Philippines, new findings from an Expo City Dubai global survey reveal. The 2025 Urban Readiness Report, developed…
From HK$4,990 to HK$5,722: What the pay hike…
Domestic helpers in Hong Kong are seeing their pay increase. The average monthly salary offered by employers rose 7.9% to HK$5,722 (US$735) in 2025, according to a survey by recruitment platform HelperChoice. Employers are increasingly…
VP Sara sees ‘malice’ in embassy’s welfare check…
Vice President Sara Duterte criticized Philippine Embassy officials in the Netherlands on Monday, September 29, saying she saw “malice” in their uncoordinated welfare check on her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, at the International Criminal…
Marcos signs law creating independent nuclear regulatory body
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure establishing the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM), an independent body tasked with overseeing all nuclear and radiation-related activities in the country, a key requirement…