Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories throughout the Philippines for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
MANILA, Philippines — The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) has elected its new National Executive Board for the 2026–2029 term, reaffirming its commitment to advancing local governance, strengthening…
Dagupan City Government – Information Office DAGUPAN CITY, PANGASINAN (JULY 05, 2026) – The Sunday Punch, one of the country’s oldest and most influential community newspapers, has ceased publication after…
Pag-IBIG Fund is offering a one-month payment moratorium and reminding borrowers of their Housing Loan insurance coverage to help members recover from the devastation caused by the recent magnitude 7.8…
Founded in the United Kingdom in 1884, M&S has grown into an international retailer with physical stores, e-commerce and franchise operations across multiple markets, including Europe, Asia and the Middle…
Newly appointed Department of Tourism Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng takes his oath before Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay in Manila. Ng, a former Philippine Airlines executive, brings aviation industry experience to…
Entalula Beach in El Nido, Palawan, named the No. 1 beach in the world in the 2026 World’s 50 Best Beaches ranking, is described by evaluators as “Palawan’s overlooked slice of heaven.”…
Archival photo frm the Office of the Vice President of the Philippines (2017 official portrait of Leni Robredo) Former vice president cites unfinished local agenda, says return to national office is no longer…
Customer survey places MariBank Philippines, GoTyme Bank at the forefront as digital adoption reshapes industry MANILA — Digital-first lenders have taken the top positions among Philippine institutions in the latest global…
SILANG, Cavite — March 3, 2026 — The Wellness Tourism Association of the Philippines (WeTAP) is proud to announce the election of its new board of officers, led by incoming President Vikki Aquino. The…
(From left to right) Steadfast CON donors Loy Seisa and Dr. Ann Seisa, University President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy, Nursing Dean Prof. Melba C. Sale, and CCINAA President…
UP Assistant Professor Karlo Mikhail Mongaya reading parts of the Cartagena Declaration during the conclusion of the academic conference at the Claustro de la Merced — the final resting place of…
From left: The Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, representing the country’s Catholic heritage and its influence on marriage policy; the Supreme Court of the Philippines, the constitutional authority that interprets the Family Code; and St….
From coalition builder to elder statesman, Jose de Venecia Jr. left a lasting imprint on the Philippine House of Representatives. MANILA — Former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., a…
People interact through smartphones during a video call, reflecting how online relationships can appear personal and authentic, even as authorities warn that scammers now use artificial intelligence and deepfake technology…
Small-scale fishers haul a communal net along a Philippine shoreline. A recent fisheries assessment documents a sustained decline in national capture fishery production over the past decade, underscoring mounting pressure…
House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos said he would step aside from committee-level discussions on impeachment-related matters to avoid any perception of conflict. – Photo Courtesy of the House of Representatives Decision framed as a…
The newly refurbished hard courts at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center in Manila, where the Philippines will host the Philippine Women’s Open 2026, the country’s first Women’s Tennis Association–sanctioned tournament, from January 26…
Court found probable cause in kidnapping with homicide complaints. Atong Ang, through counsel, denied involvement in the disappearance of dozens of sabungeros and said his defense will challenge the arrest…
Melanie Marquez during her recent television interview on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda / GMA Network (left) and as Miss International 1979 (right). Photo credit: Fast Talk with Boy Abunda / GMA Network and Miss…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Photo courtesy of Malacañang Palace In a podcast interview with student editors, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. describes how his entry into politics evolved over time,…
Members of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council meet at Malacañang Palace on December 9, 2025, during the first full LEDAC session of the 20th Congress, where President Ferdinand Marcos Jr….
Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga speaks at the plenary hall of the House of Representatives in Quezon City during a recent session. The chamber voted to suspend him for 60 days…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and their sons in an undated family photo. Malacañang said the First Family is open to a lifestyle check under existing…
Metro Manila’s financial district at sunset. The skyline of Bonifacio Global City and Makati, home to major banks and corporate headquarters, remains a visual marker of the Philippines’ economic strength as…
Rogelio “Babes” Singson (Photo by Avito C. Dalan / Philippine News Agency / public domain) Rogelio “Babes” Singson has stepped down from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure, citing health reasons…
Protesters march along EDSA during the Trillion Peso March in September 2025. (Photo by Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0. File: Trillion Peso March, Sep 2025) MANILA — Organizers of the…
Former Public Works Secretary Manuel “Manny” Bonoan is currently under monitoring by the Department of Justice after departing for the United States. (Presidential Communications Office / Wikimedia Commons) The Independent Commission for Infrastructure…
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson at the Philippine Senate. (File photo courtesy of Pinglacson.net) The Senate re-elects Panfilo “Ping” Lacson as Blue Ribbon chair, reviving the flood-control corruption probe with hearings…
STORM DAMAGE – A section of Ampere Boulevard in Dipaculao, Aurora, shows severe damage from storm surgescaused by Super Typhoon Uwan on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Uwan made landfall in Dinalungan town at 9:10 p.m. Sunday. (PNA photo by…
Former congressman Zaldy Co remains abroad, citing threats to his life, as multiple Philippine agencies pursue graft and flood-control corruption probes. The House, DOJ, and Senate move to compel his…
