Philippine News

'Though I am currently here in the United States fulfilling prior commitments, I am monitoring the situation closely and coordinating with our teams on the ground to ensure that help reaches those who need it most as quickly as possible,' the Filipino boxing icon says MANILA, Philippines – For Manny …

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The 2026 SIPP was published on June 2, 2026, in the Official Gazette, and will take effect 15 days after its publication in accordance with the National Internal Revenue Code With the approval of Memorandum Order No. 47, the Philippine government has unveiled the updated 2026 Strategic Investment Priority Plan …

A Senate whose presidency is defined by the personal imperatives of whoever holds it cannot legislate freely, investigate honestly, or adjudicate impartially The Senate presidency has never been designed as a personal office. From the Roman princeps senatus — with Cicero as the last to bear the title — to …

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is said to have decided to proceed with restrictions after speaking to bereaved parents and considering evidence from Australia, which brought in a ban for under-16s last December LONDON, United Kingdom – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on “harmful” …

What Barbie Jamili lacks in UAAP exposure, she makes up for in preparation as she earns a spot with the Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL Draft MANILA, Philippines – Barbie Jamili never had the opportunity to fully showcase her talent in the UAAP. In Adamson, she saw limited playing …

The two-day visit is part of an effort to draw North Kora back into China's orbit North Korean leader Kim Jong-un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang on Monday, June 7, feeling in a position of strength with a firm ally in Russia, a nuclear arsenal and little apparent …

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has directed a team to assess costs for damages already inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran The US government will attempt to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs of damage caused by Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, as …

Jude Gitamondoc's 'Hook Up: The Musical' aims to change the story about sex and bring the human out of the dating profile CEBU, Philippines – In a hyperconnected world, the line between lustful lovemaking and real romance only becomes a hurdle when you leave out the person behind the profiles. …

‘At this stage of the season, things aren't going to be pretty,’ says exhausted New York guard Jalen Brunson as the Knicks eke out a one-point win over the Spurs for a 2-0 lead in the NBA finals SAN ANTONIO — There wasn’t a whole lot for the New York …