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Phl supports unified ASEAN visa to boost regional…
The Philippines has thrown its weight behind a proposed unified visa system for Southeast Asia, saying it could transform the region into a single, globally competitive tourism hub. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco voiced support…
Record breaking-turnout: 2025 midterm polls make Philippine history
The country’s 2025 midterm elections smashed records for speed and scale, with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) proclaiming all 12 winning senators on Saturday, just five days after polls closed — the fastest canvassing in…
Duterte wins Davao mayorship, may rule in absentia
Former president Rodrigo Duterte has secured a decisive victory in Davao City’s mayoral race, marking a powerful political comeback in his longtime bastion—even as he faces a politically charged case before the International Criminal Court…
Why Philippine gold miners stay underground
Gold from the Philippines is mostly mined by hand—but rarely traded above board. With about 500,000 artisanal and small-scale gold miners (ASGM) producing 70% of the country’s gold, formalizing this fragmented sector remains a political,…
Youth invited to mark 50 years of Phl–China…
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…
Phl sees spike in digital borrowing
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…
Pacquiao eyes comeback, title shot at 46
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…
5.4% growth in Q1 2025: Philippine economy on…
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…
Pope Leo XIV: A pontiff who might understand…
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…