MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred off Mapanas, Northern Samar on Wednesday afternoon. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), which regularly reports quakes including…
(UPDATED) PUBLIC Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday ordered the removal of four Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials from their positions amid investigations into alleged irregularities in flood…
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday lauded Mynt Inc.'s listing on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), saying more Filipinos can now invest in the stock market using their phones. Mynt, the parent company…
HOUSE lead prosecutor and Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro on Tuesday said evidence presented in the three withdrawn impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte would be turned over to the Office…
THE Senate Finance Subcommittee approved Tuesday the proposed P785.2-million budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for 2027. Sen. Imee Marcos moved for its approval, seconded by Sen. Bong Go, with no…
NEARLY three in four Filipino adults prefer diplomacy over a show of force in dealing with China’s actions in the West Philippine Sea, even as public opinion remains sharply divided over the Marcos administration’s…
THE Philippines on Tuesday said no member state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) should face transnational crimes alone as Manila sought improved coordination to combat security threats in the…
NEW bird species were recently discovered in Rizal province, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said. The bird species discovered in Sitio Karugo, Barangay San Rafael, Rodriguez, Rizal, were the…
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing regional cooperation, Malacañang said. Marcos and Takaichi held a…
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved over 1,100 special passenger bus permits for trips during this year's observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Acting LTFRB Chairman…
THE Supreme Court ruled that the Ombudsman can investigate erring public officials without a complete examination by the Commission on Audit (COA). In a decision written by Associate Justice Maria Filomena Singh, the…
FIRST lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led a rice relief distribution drive in Caloocan City on Tuesday, continuing her office's efforts to assist vulnerable communities through direct food aid. Held at the Caloocan Sports…
CHIEF Justice Alexander Gesmundo inaugurated the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) Building III in Diliman, Quezon City, on Monday, expanding the court’s facilities for handling tax and customs disputes. The six-story…
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership has directed local police chiefs to strengthen coordination with barangay officials to identify security threats and address risks arising from their duties. PNP chief…
MANILA City Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso led a groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of the Jose Vicencio Health Center in Santa Ana on Tuesday. The renovation will cover 17 areas of the health center, including…
SEN. Bong Go called on Filipinos to keep rallying behind tennis sensation Alex Eala and support the country’s hosting of major international tennis tournaments, highlighting how her historic achievements brought pride…
MALACAÑANG said Tuesday that nothing short of a sincere apology should come from Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, following his contentious remark on the Philippine-China territorial dispute. Jing offended the Philippine…
MALACAÑANG expressed support for the original proposed budget of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) after the Department of Budget and Management reduced the allocation to P5.9 billion from the initial request of over P29.9…
SEN. Panfilo Lacson said the Department of National Defense (DND) should develop cost-effective defense capabilities because the Philippines cannot match the military spending of China. “There seems to be a glaring…
ILOILO CITY — The Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage 2 (JRMP 2) in Calinog, Iloilo, may help cushion the impact of the looming super El Niño on farmers in the province by providing additional irrigation water to…
The Three Acts of Goodness (TAG) School Grant Program will hold a series of educational activities from Oct. 22 to 24, celebrating a decade of promoting values education and expanding its reach to 500 public schools…
BASCO, Batanes — It will be a four-way battle in the special election for the province’s congressional seat vacated by Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr. who died on Sept. 21 due to cardiac arrest. Former Batanes governor Marilou…
URDANETA CITY, Pangasinan — Blesildo Sumera has been officially installed as mayor of Urdaneta City and Rio Virgilio Esteves as vice mayor. This was confirmed by City Local Government Operations officer Richard Real on…
PUBLIC Works Secretary Vince Dizon is pushing funding reforms and stricter project monitoring to end yearslong delays in infrastructure projects, including bridges and drainage works worth hundreds of millions of pesos…
MANDAUE CITY — Eighteen traffic enforcers have been removed from their posts after failing the random drug test, pushing the city government to tighten the screening for job order (JO) applicants before hiring. City…
PALO, Leyte — Gov. Carlos Jericho Petilla and Cabinet Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Tuesday called on Filipinos to honor the sacrifices of World War II heroes by upholding peace, justice, national sovereignty and…
COTABATO CITY — A key policy discussion over the transition of 14,000 Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants is expected to headline the opening debates of the first elected Bangsamoro Parliament on Oct. 30…
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH-6) hopes to open the southbound lane of the long-delayed Aganan Flyover in Pavia, Iloilo, by December 2026, as workers continue installing the structure’s…
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has advanced around P1.5 billion worth of rural infrastructure investments under the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) Scale-Up to improve farm-to-market connectivity and…
BACOLOD CITY — Food park sales at the MassKara Festival 2026 have reached P21.5 million across two major sites, surpassing the entire 2025 total of P17.06 million in just 18 days. From Oct. 1 to Oct. 18, the Bacolod…
THE Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) is urging energy planners not to use the current tight supply in the Visayas as a reason to build more coal-fired power plants in Negros and Bohol, saying the…
CEBU CITY — From securing artificial intelligence (AI) systems to assembling electric motorcycle batteries, Cebu is looking to build its next wave of businesses through smaller, phased investments that could begin…
BAGUIO CITY — The city government here recently entered into a memorandum of understanding with the municipal governments of Atok, Benguet, and Mayoyao, Ifugao, establishing a framework for collaboration to support the…
HONG KONG/BEIJING — Finance ministers from member economies in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum have agreed to strengthen macroeconomic policy communication and coordination to address external risks…
MANILA, Philippines — The peso fell to a new historic low of P63.361 against the US dollar amid expectations of another rate hike. The local currency weakened by 27.1 centavos on Wednesday to P63.361 from the previous…
NON-BANK financial firm South Asialink Finance Corp. (SAFC) recorded P1.48 billion in loan releases in the third quarter of 2026, mainly supported by sustained demand for vehicle financing. In a statement on Tuesday…
MITSUBISHI Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is softening its sales expectations this year amid weak demand due to economic headwinds and emerging consumer transition toward hybrid and electric vehicles, company president…
FISH unloading at regional ports operated by the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) fell by 29.09 percent in August from a year earlier, as typhoons and changing weather disrupted fishing activity, the…
RAZON-LED Apex Mining Co. Inc. said on Tuesday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Monte Oro Resources & Energy Inc. (Morei), had received an offer from Prime Oil & Gas Inc. to acquire its 30-percent stake in Service…
THE volume of raw sugar production from mills fell 11.02 percent while refined sugar production volume grew, latest data from the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) showed on Tuesday. As of Sept. 30, SRA said raw…
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has opened four cold storage facilities worth P45.5 million and a P51.5-million slaughterhouse in Camarines Sur to reduce post-harvest losses and improve meat handling. The modular…
INDUSTRIAL conglomerate 3M lifted its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday after cost-control initiatives and higher prices supported margins, while its safety and industrial business remained resilient. The company now…
QUALCOMM will cut jobs globally in a “performance-focused reduction” following its annual employee reviews, CEO Cristiano Amon told staff in a memo on Monday reviewed by Reuters, with notifications set to begin in…
GENERAL Motors’ (GM) third-quarter results easily beat analyst expectations on the back of resolute shoppers who continue to spring for pricey pickups and SUVs. The company on Tuesday said quarterly earnings before…
HASBRO raised annual revenue forecast on Tuesday, betting on strong demand for its digital games, including "Magic: The Gathering," ahead of the crucial holiday season. The Play-Doh maker has posted consecutive gains in…
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to maintain a more hawkish monetary policy stance compared to other Southeast Asian peers as rising inflation strengthens the case for further interest rate increases…
THE Philippine peso remained at its record-low level of P63.09 against the greenback on Tuesday, while the stock market debut of GCash operator Mynt accounted for a significant share of trading activity. The local…
MA. Vivian Yuchengco, a longtime Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) director and original shareholder, yesterday said she rejected a proposed compromise on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) term-limit rule for…
THE Department of Agriculture is eyeing to implement quantitative restrictions on imported pork, likely by the first week of November, to protect local hog raisers. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said…
A FEASIBILITY study has yielded positive initial findings on the potential to develop a new nuclear power facility at the old Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) site, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said on Tuesday. In…
MANY people dream of writing a book. Teachers want to share what they have learned in the classroom. Professionals hope to pass on their experience. Others believe they have something valuable to say. Yet the dream…
AMID economic headwinds, the government is unlikely to adjust the revenue targets of its two main tax collection agencies — the Bureau of Customs and the Bureau of Internal Revenue. The Development Budget Coordination…
PRYCE Corp. saw net income in the first nine months of 2026 grow by 15.4 percent to P3.45 billion, an increase of P461 million from the P2.99 billion recorded a year earlier and driven mainly by higher average contract…
BANK of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and property developer DMCI Homes, a wholly owned subsidiary of listed DMCI Holdings Inc., have partnered on a payment solution that would allow DMCI Homes’ US-based customers to…
NEW YORK — OpenAI is racing to secure investor commitments before rival Anthropic’s expected public market debut in mid-November, in an unusually fast fundraising that could value the ChatGPT maker at over $1.4…
TAIPEI — Workers at a Micron Technology plant in Taiwan plan to strike on Thursday as they aim to pressure the US chip firm into proposing a “concrete profit-sharing plan,” a labor union representing the employees said…
SYDNEY, Australia ─ National Australia Bank Ltd. (NAB) said on Tuesday it will shed up to 2,500 jobs, or about 6 percent of its workforce, in the next year to simplify its operations and cut costs while the nation’s…
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia has made no agreement or commitment to provide financial assistance to budget airline operator AirAsia, the finance ministry said, though it acknowledged concerns over the carrier’s financial…
INDUSTRIAL conglomerate 3M said on Monday it was expanding its commercial relationship with Amazon and had issued a warrant to an Amazon subsidiary, allowing it the right to buy 3M common stock worth over $521…
THE Philippines’ defense and national security chiefs are united in their commitment to strengthening a security partnership with Japan. During the 72nd Anniversary of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces, Department of National…
LARGE United States and British companies spend 28 percent of their software budgets on average to pay for vendor-driven upgrades, migration and licensing changes they would not have actively chosen, adding avoidable…
SAFETY experts evaluated casualty trends, alternative fuel hazards, and artificial intelligence tools for marine accident investigations during a global forum in the Philippines. International accident investigators…
CHINA’S value-added industrial output grew 5.3 percent year on year in the first three quarters of 2026, with production of 3D printing equipment, lithium-ion batteries and industrial robots expanding rapidly, official…
SHORE-BASED services must be accessible to all seafarers regardless of nationality, age, union membership, or employer, Arvin Peralta, head of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Manila Port Office…
CHINESE semiconductor companies reported strong earnings in the first nine months of 2026, as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) computing, rising memory-chip prices and market-driven progress in home substitution…
EVERY student of Philippine history is familiar with Antonio Pigafetta’s first person account of The First Voyage Around the World, 1519-1522. In 2022, as the Philippines prepared for the fifth centenary of the historic…
HONG KONG — Japanese banks Mizuho Financial Group and Daiwa Securities are poised to launch fully independent securities operations in China after clearing crucial regulatory hurdles, according to a Bloomberg report…
THE International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) recently released a strongly worded statement regarding the unjust criminalization and detention of seafarers. In an official statement issued last Oct. 16, the ITF…
THE total volume of cargo transported through the Pinglu Canal in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region since it opened to navigation on Sept. 16 has exceeded 1 million tons, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday, citing…
DP World has deployed 55 electric yard tractors (E-YTs) at its Busan terminal in South Korea, marking a significant step up in its efforts to reduce emissions from terminal operations. The new E-YTs replace liquefied…
BEIJING/BERLIN — When Volkswagen turned to electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng in 2023 to help fix its flailing Chinese business, executives touted the partnership as a shortcut to developing cars tailored for China at…
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) partnered with Italy’s International Maritime Safety Security Environment Academy (IMSSEA) to train 31 technical personnel in ship condition survey and inspection protocols. The…
CHINA’s railway network handled 3.71 billion passenger trips in the first three quarters of 2026, up 4.8 percent year on year, the highest for the period, according to the China State Railway Group Co. Ltd. (China…
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) shared its 2028 roadmap to expand Philippine shipyards and attract investment during an ocean summit in New Delhi. Precila Jara, Planning and Policy Service Director of the…
WASHINGTON — Losing more ground in the fight against climate change, humanity is heading for a hotter world than experts projected last year — and the United States is a big reason for that, a new United Nations report…
SEOUL, South Korea — After failed attempts in recent weeks, South Korean officials on Wednesday finally freed a large gray shark that had been trapped for more than a month in a canal in the port city of Busan…
US envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday about Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes Kyiv to make a deal that stops…
At the urging of his archbishop, a prominent Catholic exorcist in the Denver Archdiocese is taking a one-year break from public speaking and interviews which have garnered millions of views on social media. Instead, the…
GENEVA, Switzerland — Non-communicable diseases account for three-quarters of deaths worldwide but affect different population groups in different ways, a World Health Organization study showed on Tuesday. In its…
SEOUL — South Korean authorities began a new attempt Wednesday to coax a shark-turned-viral sensation back to sea, with falling temperatures in the Busan canal where it is stranded raising concerns for its survival. The…
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Israel has joined the inter-governmental Pacific Islands Forum as a partner offering climate change adaptation and water management expertise, its foreign ministry said Wednesday. Israel has…
LONDON — Prince Harry has said he wants his disagreements with his brother Prince William and his father King Charles III to “work out." In an interview with GQ magazine about grief and family, recorded in New York in…
PARIS, France — Global commitments to cut planet-heating emissions are falling far short of the Paris climate goals and put the world on course for 2.6C warming this century, the UN warned Wednesday. The report by the…
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs removed, her husband told journalists on Wednesday, after what police called a "targeted" attack. Haines is in a stable condition at a Melbourne…
20 October 2026 Peace and Security Artificial intelligence is already being widely used on the battlefield, and the role of human judgment in military operations is shrinking rapidly, the head of the UN’s independent…
20 October 2026 Human Rights At 14, Bushra faced being married off – until community leaders at a UNICEF-supported child protection hub worked with her father to prevent her from being given away against her will. Her…
20 October 2026 Peace and Security The UN warned on Tuesday against a premature withdrawal of its peacekeepers as the war in Sudan spills over into the Central African Republic (CAR). CAR continues to face a resurgence…
A woman who accused several Cornell students of raping her at a fraternity party says the university’s president questioned why she waited to report the alleged assault, leaving her feeling “unsupported and…
WANGARATTA, Australia — The man alleged to have critically wounded Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in a "targeted" attack was set to appear in court on Wednesday, as police warned that growing extremism online was…
OSLO, Norway — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the United States hailed "very productive" talks in Oslo on Tuesday amid efforts to draw a line under a bitter feud between Kyiv's leader and US President…
JOHANNESBURG — A 65-year-old woman was killed on Tuesday in a shark attack off South Africa ’s southeastern coast, police and municipal authorities said, prompting the closure of two beaches. Officers were called to…
STARKE, Florida — Florida is set Tuesday to carry out its 18th execution of the year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis ’ aggressive use of the death penalty in his final term. William Reaves, 77, was sentenced to death…
SAO PAULO — Tech giant Meta said on Tuesday it has complied with an order of Brazil's electoral court for it to give equal treatment in its platforms to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and opposition candidate…
WASHINGTON, United States — SpaceX posted its first quarterly profit as a public company on Tuesday with revenue more than doubling, driven by its artificial intelligence business, while spending on data centers kept…
LONDON, United Kingdom — King Charles III praised Oman's peacemaking attempts in the Middle East Tuesday as Sultan Haitham bin Tariq began the first state visit by an Omani ruler to the UK in nearly half a century…
OSLO, Norway — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Kyiv is once again receiving early warnings from its partners following recent Russian missile attacks that occurred without enough notice…
PARIS — Fresh curfews were being imposed across the city centers of Paris and Lyon on Tuesday after the first quiet night since France’s most destructive rioting in years, as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said a…
JAKARTA — Authorities in Indonesia on Tuesday were investigating after a car-sized piece of debris — possibly from a Chinese rocket, a government agency claimed — crashed into a palm oil plantation near homes and work…
SEOUL — South Korea's foreign ministry said on Tuesday it would withdraw some staff from its embassy in Ukraine as a diplomatic row deepens over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to Seoul. The two…
PARIS — France will impose new curfews where needed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said, as authorities sought to restore order after weekend demonstrations degenerated into riots. The euro zone’s…
EDMONTON, Canada — Canada’s Alberta province rejected a plan to hold a binding independence referendum, results showed on Tuesday, a win for unity as the country faces worsening ties with the United States. Public…
MEXICO CITY — Sergio “Checo” Pérez has been back in Formula 1 for less than a season and is already contemplating retirement. The Mexican driver said Tuesday that bringing Cadillac into a leading role in the sport’s top…
MANILA, Philippines -- Veejay Pre took charge in second overtime to lift University of the Philippines past University of Santo Tomas, 103-101, in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena…
UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament UP def. UST (2OT), 103-101 VEEJAY PRE Player of the game #UAAPSeason89
MANILA, Philippines -- De La Salle University foiled University of the East in overtime, 97-88, at the Mall of Asia Arena Wednesday to snap a 2-game losing skid in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament. Joaquin…
UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament La Salle def. UE (OT), 97-88 Mason Amos Player of the game #UAAPSeason89
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Daniella Uy rediscovered her scoring touch, Tiffany Lee kept her winning momentum rolling, and Chanelle Avaricio fought to contain a late-round unraveling. Three contrasting finishes, one…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Lee Song turned an early eagle and a blistering birdie run into a bogey-free 65, storming to the outright lead in the ICTSI South Pacific Classic on Wednesday and edging Gab Manotoc by one…
NEW YORK — LeBron James got the business from Knicks fans still gloating and riding an emotional high from an NBA championship banner celebration. As he stepped to the free-throw line for the Philadelphia 76ers early in…
SAN ANTONIO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder opened their season with a 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, the team that ended their dreams of a title defense last season…
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Japan won the men's team title at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam on Tuesday, with Daiki Hashimoto producing a standout display as he helped his country finish ahead of…
NEW YORK — Duncan Robinson scored 21 points to spark a fierce second-half fightback and the Detroit Pistons beat visiting Boston 121-113 on Tuesday in the opening game of the 2026-27 NBA season. Cade Cunningham and…
MANILA, Philippines — Olympic and Asian Games champion Carlos Yulo said that gymnasts have to be “nice” when asked why he always hugs or kisses the table used during vault events. He is set to take part in the finals of…
THE NBA is back, and for the first time in years, the Eastern Conference looks every bit as dangerous as the West. The New York Knicks are defending champions, LeBron James has found another kingdom to rule, and the…
AFTER claiming her first win in the 2026 WTA Tour Asian swing, Alexandra “Alex” Eala seeks a quarterfinal berth at the 500 Ningbo Open in China. Eala, ranked No. 20 in the world, will face No. 13 Diana Shnaider of…
NLEX and San Miguel Beer (SMB) clash for the top seed in Group A as the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup reaches the penultimate playdate of the elimination round on Wednesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. The Road…
TEAM standings: NU (5-2); UP (5-2); Adamson (4-3); UST (4-3); FEU (4-3); La Salle (3-4); Ateneo (3-4); UE (0-7) University of the Philippines (UP) aims to take one step ahead of the pack when it battles University of…
ILOILO CITY — The Commission on Audit (COA) has questioned the regularity of more than P6.5 million in uniform and meal allowances for the 2024 Iloilo Province Varsity-Athletic meet, citing procurement violations…
LEBRON James went to Philadelphia. Giannis Antetokounmpo moved to Miami. Kawhi Leonard returned to Toronto. A dozen or so former All-Star selections, the majority of them being former All-NBA picks, changed addresses…
SAN FRANCISCO, California — Angel Reese scored a game-high 30 points as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries, 79-65, to level their best-of-seven WNBA Finals series on Monday (Tuesday in Manila)…
SAN FRANCISCO, California — The San Francisco 49ers had appeared to be strolling toward a routine win after quarterback Brock Purdy found tight end George Kittle in the endzone to cap a nine-play 64-yard drive in the…
LISBON — Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension for leaving the Portuguese national team camp, the country’s football federation (FPF) announced on Monday (Tuesday in Manila). The 41-year-old abruptly…
After more than four decades in the entertainment industry, Pops Fernandez is still not ready to take her final bow, saying she continues to find joy in performing. The singer, who began her career at 13, said she…
MANILA, Philippines — Twice leader Jihyo has ended her 21-year journey with JYP Entertainment and established her own company, Emithaus. The 29-year-old singer announced the news in a handwritten letter shared on social…
LONDON, United Kingdom — The birthplace of The Beatles is about to get even more of the Fab Four. Plans were announced Tuesday for a huge new visitor attraction that backers say will give Liverpool a tourist draw about…
NEW YORK — Christina Applegate, who has candidly shared raw details about her journey with multiple sclerosis for years, revealed Monday her doctor says she doesn't have the autoimmune disease and was misdiagnosed. “I’m…
Netflix Philippines is bringing Filipino folklore, family secrets and supernatural mysteries together in “Balaraw,” a mystery-thriller series starring Janine Gutierrez, Charlie Dizon, Ronnie Lazaro and Nonie Buencamino…
Tennis is receiving much attention these days due mainly to Filipino player Alex Eala who continues to make the country proud in international tournaments. This is partly why the Philippine Columbian Association (PCA)…
Sugar isn’t poisonous. But in the amounts we tend to eat, sugar can act a lot like poison. Let’s be clear about this. The sugar your body needs is glucose — the fuel for your brain and muscles. We get it naturally from…
THE 140th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened to visitors in Guangzhou, capital of south China’s Guangdong Province on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, with more than 30,000…
POSITIVE economic news has been in short supply in the Philippines this year, and by now everyone is aware of indicators such as slowing gross domestic product (GDP) growth — 2.3 percent for the second quarter of 2026…
THREE companies dominate online shopping in the Philippines: Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop. All three have substantial connections to Chinese entrepreneurs, corporations or capital. Two — Lazada and TikTok Shop are owned…
THE Philippine president after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will have to collaborate with leaders of other democracies to help build up from the galactic wreckage that the disastrous Trump administration has inflicted…
KUALA LUMPUR — There is something almost ritualistic about Southeast Asia’s annual haze season. Skies turn gray, schools consider closing, people reach for face masks, and governments exchange diplomatic reminders. Then…
Second of a four-part series LAST week, we left the Deegong in The Hague, before an institution he could neither appoint nor intimidate. This week, we turn to Vice President Sara Duterte before the Senate, where her…
THE Covid-19 pandemic showed us that human beings cannot live in isolation. Even if our basic material needs are met, that does not guarantee that we will live a happy and meaningful life. That is why a “third place” is…
BANGKOK — Last week’s meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank yielded no new answers for the developing world to the questions posed by a spreading Middle East war, continuing war in Ukraine…
SYDNEY, Australia — Australia's security chiefs had warned of "online echo chambers" fueling grievances and conspiracies and stepped up prosecutions for threats of political violence ahead of Monday's attack on a…
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