Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories in the Philippines for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
Duterte siblings visit former President Rodrigo Duterte at the ICC Detention Centre in The Hague. (Photo courtesy of Congressman Paolo “Pulong” Duterte Facebook page) Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed the ICC barred…
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala captured her first WTA singles crown on September 7, 2025, after outlasting Hungary’s Panna Udvardy in a dramatic three-set final at the…
Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s hearing on anomalous flood control projects – Photo source : Senate of the Philippines MANILA, Philippines — Government contractors are facing intensified scrutiny on two fronts: their…
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp., the Philippines’ largest toll road operator, has named ex-Philippine Airlines president Gilbert Santa Maria as CEO, marking its third leadership shakeup in a year. MANILA — Metro…
About 100 members of the Akbayan group peacefully dispersed at 10:22 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, following a rally at the gates of the Discaya-owned St. Gerrard Construction compound…
A collage of Baybayin characters, a Tagalog proverb, and Cebuano and Ilocano greetings surrounding the word “Filipino.” The Baybayin symbols are shown as a representation of the pre-colonial script, not…
JOSEPH C. SY – Chairman of the Board of Directors| Photo from Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (FNI) Global Ferronickel chairman Joseph Sy’s arrest over alleged citizenship misrepresentation sparks a Senate…
Janet Lim-Napoles, a Filipino businesswoman who became infamous for her involvement in the Philippine pork barrel scam, where public funds were allegedly siphoned off for personal gain. The photo was…
Senator Risa Hontiveros| Photo from Senate of the Philippines MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros has welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive ordering lifestyle checks on government officials involved in flood…
Office of the President file photo Palace says directive expands probe into questionable flood-control projects MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered a comprehensive lifestyle audit of all government officials,…
Karen Davila via Instagram Karen Davila says she has faced bribe offers but never accepted any and explains why integrity remains central to her journalism. Veteran broadcast journalist Karen Davila, one of the…
Gen. Nicolas Torre III Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. Photos from Wikimedia Commons / Philippine National Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has taken command of the Philippine…
Floating lanterns drift atop dark waters during a Ghost Month ceremony, symbolically guiding wandering spirits back to the underworld at the close of the seventh lunar month. (Photo via Unsplash)…
Senator Erwin Tulfo / Senate of the Philippines MANILA — Senator Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday said legislation against political dynasties will remain difficult to pass because many lawmakers in Congress are themselves members…
A monument at the National Press Club in Manila honors the journalists killed in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre, the deadliest single attack on media workers in history. – Photo Credit: Judgefloro /…
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson delivers a privilege speech titled “Flooded Gates of Corruption” on Aug. 20, 2025, exposing alleged ghost projects. | Senate of the Philippines BIR joins Senate…
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto – Photo credit: City Government of Pasig / Official portrait of Mayor Vico Sotto (2025) Korina Sanchez – Photo credit: Korina Sanchez-Roxas instagram account MANILA — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto’s…
FBI “Wanted” poster of Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, who faces federal sex trafficking and labor trafficking charges in California. (Image via FBI.gov) MANILA — Conflicting statements between Philippine officials and the country’s…
Sen. Robin Padilla, author of Senate Bill 1200 or the “Drug-Free Government Act,” which seeks annual mandatory drug testing for all elected and appointed officials. (File photo from his Facebook…
Photo by Mick De Paola on Unsplash Inside Manila Golf & Country Club, where a single share sold for ₱200 million (US $3.6 million), golf has become the quiet language of power in…
MANILA — Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, August 12, claimed that lawmakers who support the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte are behind what he called a “demolition…
The Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) pictured during patrol operations. On August 11, 2025, the vessel was on a resupply mission for Filipino fishermen near Scarborough Shoal when it…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as Indian President Droupadi Murmu welcomes First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos during the ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in…
BENGALURU, INDIA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Friday, August 8, that the Supreme Court’s decision voiding the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte did not address the substance of…
Vice President Sara Duterte, shown here speaking at an official engagement, recently saw the impeachment complaint against her archived by the Senate in adherence to a Supreme Court ruling that…
A modern rendition of the iconic “Love Bus” is set to hit Philippine roads by late 2025, featuring a retro-inspired design with heart motifs and the signature baby blue color….
As the DOJ reviews new affidavits on the 34 missing sabungeros, Ang camp rejects the claims and maintains his innocence. MANILA – Families of 34 confirmed missing online cockfighting workers (sabungeros) filed a…
MANILA, Philippines – Lieutenant General Antonio G. Nafarrete officially assumed command as the 67th Commanding General of the Philippine Army on July 31, 2025, succeeding Lieutenant General Roy M. Galido, who…
From the Philippine Information Agency QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Singer Sofronio Vasquez was widely praised for his powerful and heartfelt rendition of the Philippine national anthem during the 2025 State of the Nation Address…
Photo from Philippine Infomation Agency President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address focusing on infrastructure progress, economic recovery, and defense, while key Duterte allies…
