Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories in the Philippines for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
Sen. Risa Hontiveros Photo from Facebook/@hontiverosrisa MANILA, Philippines – Senator Risa Hontiveros, long regarded as the lone opposition voice in the Philippine Senate, welcomed what she described as the resurgence of…
11 out of 12 newly elected senators attended the COMELEC proclamation at Manila Hotel—highlighting both dynastic continuity and the surprising return of independents and opposition voices to the Senate, setting the…
Earning the votes of an overwhelming majority, Leni Robredo becomes the first female local chief executive of Naga City, calling it a “full circle moment.” Robredo reflects on the chance to honor and…
Congressman Richard Gomez and Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez were re-elected in Leyte’s 4th District and Ormoc City, respectively. (Photo courtesy of Lucy Torres-Gomez’s official Facebook page) The power couple secured reelection…
As the birthplace of Philippine independence, CALABARZON holds a central place in the nation’s history—symbolized by the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite, where the Philippine flag was first raised in…
Senator-elect Bam Aquino, a top vote-getter in Central Luzon campaigns before the election. (Photo: Ban Aquino Instagram page) SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA — The vote-rich Central Luzon region played a crucial role…
Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan raise their hands with former Vice President Leni Robredo in a show of unity during a campaign rally—an image that symbolized their shared call for…
Map of Region I – Ilocos Region, comprising Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan. Known for its historic cities, strong political dynasties, and key tourism spots like Vigan…
Metro Manila, the vibrant capital region of the Philippines, serves as the nation’s political center, economic powerhouse, and cultural heart—home to key government offices, major businesses, and historic landmarks Metro…
Vilma Santos stands between her sons, Luis “Lucky” Manzano (left) and Ryan Christian Recto (right), during the filing of their certificates of candidacy at the Batangas Provincial Capitol in October…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. casts his vote for the 2025 National and Local Elections with him Mother, former First Lady Imelda Romualdez – Marcos at the Mariano Marcos Memorial Elementary School…
Photo Credit : Sara Duterte Social Media Account DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES — Former President Rodrigo Duterte has been elected mayor of Davao City in the 2025 midterm elections, while currently in…
On May 12, 2025, Filipino voters are expected to cast their ballots in the country’s midterm elections. Over 18,000 public officials will be elected, including 12 senators, 254 district representatives,…
CEBU, PHILIPPINES — Long before the white smoke rose above St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV—then simply Fr. Robert Francis Prevost, OSA—was already quietly walking among the faithful in the…
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” T. Go Photo credit : Senate of the Philippines, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Why Bong Go Is Leading the 2025 Senate Race Senator Bong Go…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Marcos (center) pose with the families and representatives of the four posthumous awardees, who accepted the honors on their behalf, alongside…
Nestor V. Tan President and CEO BDO Unibank Inc. Manila, Philippines – BDO Unibank Inc. President and CEO Nestor V. Tan has urged the Philippine banking sector to brace for potential…
Government agencies and civil society groups push for media literacy programs to counter digital manipulation. – Image Source: Department of Education (DepEd) MANILA – With the May 2025 midterm elections…
In an undated photo, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is seen reverently kissing the hand of Pope Francis during a personal encounter at the Vatican—a moment that reflects his deep respect…
Filipinos abroad start casting ballots for senators and party-list groups LOS ANGELES – Overseas voting for the 2025 Philippine midterm elections officially began on Saturday, April 13, giving more than…
Senator Robin Padilla throws support behind Imee Marcos’ independent reelection bid, days after she left the administration coalition over Duterte’s arrest and ICC extradition. MANILA — Senator Robin Padilla,…
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, April 8, defended the Philippine National Police (PNP) against allegations of human rights violations during the arrest of Apollo Quiboloy,…
PBBM meets with H.E. Ahmed Saad Nasser Abdullah Al-Homidi, Ambassador of Qatar to the Philippines Photo courtesy of the Presidential Communications Office, Office of the President of the Philippines Seventeen overseas…
DOHA, QATAR – Seventeen Filipino nationals detained in Qatar over an unauthorized public gathering have been granted provisional release, Philippine authorities confirmed this week. The incident has sparked a diplomatic…
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC), through its Office for Overseas Voting, has officially launched the pre-voting enrollment for internet voting in the 2025 Philippine National Elections. COMELEC has…
Senator Imee Marcos leads a Senate inquiry into the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, questioning its legality and implications on Philippine sovereignty. As chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign…
Former President Duterte breaks his silence with a defiant message on Facebook en route to The Hague: ‘I take full responsibility. This will be a long legal battle, but I…
Duterte was arrested for crimes against humanity over extrajudicial drug killings Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte—the iron-fisted populist whose deadly anti-drug crackdowns prompted international outrage—on Tuesday, March 11 was arrested…
The International Criminal Court (ICC), based in The Hague, Netherlands, is the world’s first permanent tribunal dedicated to prosecuting crimes against humanity. Led by a team of judges, prosecutors, and legal…
The political landscape in the Philippines has been significantly influenced by the evolving relationship between President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and former President Rodrigo Duterte. Initially allies during the 2022…
