Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories in the Philippines for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
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…
Photo from leiladelima.ph The DOJ has withdrawn its appeal of Leila de Lima’s acquittal in a drug case, with Prosecutor General Fadullon admitting the motion “should not have been filed,” signaling…
Economist Joey Salceda says President Marcos’ U.S. visit helped avoid a 20% tariff across all exports, preserving exemptions for 73% of Philippine goods and resulting in a 6.3% effective tariff…
Photo provided by the Presidential Communications Office. WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived at Joint Base Andrews on Sunday, July 20, 2025, beginning his official visit to…
Passengers queue at Terminal 3 of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, where immigration and airline check-in procedures are conducted for outbound international flights. – Photo via Wikimedia Commons / Mattun0211 & Sky Harbor…
The 2024 census marks a 3.4% increase since 2020, with the data now serving as the basis for budget allocations, policy planning, and local development programs. MANILA, Philippines – The…
Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada (right) sits beside former President Corazon Aquino during the “Mass for Truth and Accountability” held at Baclaran Church on February 25, 2008, days after Lozada surfaced as…
MANILA — Businessman and political kingmaker Luis “Chavit” Singson has publicly withdrawn his support for the Marcos family, citing feelings of neglect after helping secure President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s…
Whistleblower testimony, forensic discoveries, and high-profile denials revive interest in the unsolved disappearances of 34 sabungeros linked to the rise and collapse of the Philippines’ e‑sabong industry BATANGAS, PHILIPPINES –…
Architectural rendering of the upcoming Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) complex in New Clark City, Tarlac. The facility, designed by Aidea Inc., will house the country’s main currency printing and…
Janet Napoles is currently detained at the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong, where she is serving multiple prison terms—including a life sentence for plunder and additional convictions for graft,…
With the 19th Congress adjournment on June 13, the impeachment proceedings are now in recess. The chamber will reconvene as an impeachment court to hear the case against Vice President Sara…
Members of the 19th Congress of the Philippines at the Senate Session Hall. (Courtesy of the Senate of the Philippines) Standing, from left: Senators Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, Christopher “Bong” Go, Mark Villar, Lito Lapid,…
The “Benteng Bigas Meron Na” program offers rice at ₱20 per kilo to eligible beneficiaries, funded by government subsidies and supported by the NFA’s above-market procurement scheme to benefit rice…
BAGUIO CITY, PHILIPPINES — Camp John Hay, the storied mountain estate once reserved for American military rest and recreation, is undergoing another transition—this time under Philippine control and interim private sector…
Amid the silence, stigma, and vulnerability surrounding the country’s rising HIV crisis, Filipino youth face growing risks. With cases among ages 15 to 25 surging by 500%, health officials are…
Rodrigo Roa Duterte during his oath taking as the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines in 2016, at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall of Malacañang Palace in Manila, administered…
Senators clash over timeline, constitutional duty as House prosecutors prepare for June 11 session MANILA – Nearly four months after the House of Representatives transmitted articles of impeachment against Vice President…
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin serves as the point man in President Marcos’ Cabinet reshuffle. Although he tendered his resignation, the President declined it—signaling continued confidence in his leadership. (Photo credit…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the 46th ASEAN Summit (Malacañang file photo) KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — As the Philippines prepares to assume the rotating chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian…
