Filipinos spend more time online than almost anywhere else in the world

On a typical day in Manila, a young professional might sip a cappuccino while scrolling through YouTube, catch up on Instagram stories during the commute, and check Facebook Messenger between meetings. This seamless blend of work, play, and connection is no anomaly—it reflects a national rhythm. According to the Digital 2026 Global Overview Report by […]


Why the next pope should be Filipino

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 […]