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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. Held on October 10, at…
