During the 59th Meeting of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers in Manila, Philippines both ASEAN and US have signed a new Post-Ministerial Conference Comprehensive Work Plan to implement the ASEAN-US Leaders’ Joint Vision Statement for five years.  The roadmap will shape the cooperation to 2031 and will be centered on regional security, economic integration, resilience of the supply chains, clean energy …

BTS’ remarkable act at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show has brought the excitement amongst Filipino ARMYs to an all-new level. While the group is getting ready for its first world tour as a full-band following its military service, many fans have already started to plan their vacations in foreign lands prior to the highly anticipated concerts in …

Father of four Hong Kong actor Shawn Yue has made headlines across Singapore again not too long after his divorce from Taiwanese model Sarah Wang after eight years of marriage. The personal news is now a subject for comment across the spectrum, but it has also given a boost to one of the biggest stars of Hong Kong cinema during …

Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is one of the biggest Samsung smartphone events of the year and it is scheduled to happen in London on July 22, 2026. Ahead of the competition, Samsung will reveal the much-awaited Galaxy ZFold 8 and Galaxy ZFold 8 Ultra, alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 8, to watch live at 9:00 PM MST for Malaysian fans. Samsung …

Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim announced his resignation from all political appointments in Singapore’s political landscape which marked a significant development. This comes after an investigation by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) into how he interacted with a member of the public in a feminine role, which sparked a social media frenzy and conversation. Faishal served numerous roles as Acting Minister-in-charge of …

The implementation of the historic Wage Order No. NCR-27 will mean millions of workers in Metro Manila will get an official pay raise. The ₱85 increase in daily wages is implemented in two stages: First, a ₱60 increase in daily wages, which will take effect on July 25, 2026, and then a second ₱25 increase in daily wages, which will …

Brace your wallets, Metro Manila motorists! Local pump prices have surged in response to international market volatility and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle-East. The large increase in fuel prices on July 21 resulted in diesel rates climbing as high as ₱10.68 per liter and gasoline rates by up to ₱3.65 per liter. Premium fuels are approaching triple digits in …

The rapidly rising pump price is a burden that is being felt by drivers all over the country, so there is an urgent need for them to pay the bills to get relief. In recognition of this, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) put up a specific relief program under the UPLIFT …

With two of the brightest in Philippine entertainment having the same romantic connection and birth date, there’s no telling what magic the Internet will create. The DominSue viral birthday moments got millions of people on social media all the way jazzed up and pumped up for the DominSue double birthday celebration. The fans were treated to an intimate yet lively …

Singapore traffic rules must be followed. It is important to motorists to understand the difference between careless driving vs dangerous driving Singapore standards, because it could be the difference between a composition fine and a jail sentence. Although both offenses carry the same penalty for unsafe driving, they are differentiated by intent, risk involved, and consequences. Understanding the Singapore driving …