Philippine News

Melvin Jerusalem, Eumir Marcial, and other Filipinos shine in the 13-fight card staged to commemorate the 50th year of the classic 'Thrilla in Manila' MANILA, Philippines – Melvin Jerusalem finished strong to beat South African Siyakholwa Kuse by unanimous decision and retain the World Boxing Council minimumweight belt, capping a …

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Play Video The Payag-payag has stood the test of time and survived tragedies CEBU, Philippines – In the aftermath of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit Cebu on September 30, the final resting places of departed loved ones were left in ruin. At the New Corazon Cemetery in Bogo City, …

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Bogo City, Cebu, at 9:59 pm on Tuesday, September 30. The tremor was felt in Cebu and nearby provinces, prompting evacuations, power outages, and class suspensions. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that damage and aftershocks were …

Jay-r Colonia, Princess Jay Ann Diaz, and Alexsandra Ann Diaz deliver for the Philippines' cause in the Asian Youth Games — their performances adding luster to their families' rich legacies in weightlifting MANAMA, Bahrain – Jay-r Colonia was not even born yet when his father Gregorio represented the Philippines in …

LIVE Play Video The Philippines will be hosting hundreds of ASEAN meetings across the archipelago in 2026 Bookmark this page to watch the turnover ceremony live on Tuesday afternoon, October 28 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The Philippines is officially taking over chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on …

This would mark Amazon's largest job cut since late 2022, when it started to eliminate around 27,000 positions SAN FRANCISCO, USA – Amazon is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs beginning on Tuesday, October 28, as the company pares expenses and compensates for overhiring during the peak …

After years of catering to customers on the go through compact kiosks, Dot Coffee's biggest physical space brews a new concept in Makati City MANILA, Philippines — For many Filipinos, coffee isn’t just a drink — it’s part of a daily rhythm that shapes their day. Cafés have become extensions …

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. flies to Kuala Lumpur to attend the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits from Sunday, October 26, to Tuesday, October 28. In Malaysia, trade with the United States will be high on the agenda, with US …

‘The Stormbringer Saga’ author talks about fantasy writing, her family’s relationship with Filipino culture, and how she dedicates her book to women standing up against patriarchal norms MANILA, Philippines – Since her grandparents’ departure from the Philippines during the Marcos dictatorship, Gabriella Buba had a long time coming before setting …