Local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region (NCR) are launching official declarations for no classes on July 27 2026 as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 27, 2026. The local chief executives are taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of their students and commuters as high-level …

The introduction of a forced labour concern to the ongoing India – US Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations by imposing a US 10% Section 301 tariff on Indian imports has created a whole new dimension. Both nations are looking to further develop their economic relationship, but there also are extra hurdles to overcome before any full accord is enacted, with the …

The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia is marking its 50th anniversary in 2026, highlighting five decades of promoting peace, mutual respect, and regional cooperation. Originally launched by the founding ASEAN countries in 1991, the ASEAN Agreement has now grown into one of the world’s biggest and most influential political cooperatives involving over 60 High Contracting Parties from …

In Asia, we are not only facing a new era of connectivity, but also technology and infrastructure are beginning to merge. Governments and private investors are not just paying attention to highways, railways or ports throughout the region. Rather, they are developing “Integrated Systems” that are united by both the physical and digital components, transforming into faster, smarter and more …

Spaceballs had entered the cult comedy mystique for almost 40 years, and with the arrival of a long-anticipated sequel, it’s finally becoming a reality. The first significant glimpse at the film didn’t come until Spaceballs: The New One was officially announced during San Diego Comic-Con, which will now lead pioneering films like The Nightmare Before Christmas and Toyland into an …

The seventh lunar month is the time of the wandering spirits, called the month of Tháng Cô Hồn, in Vietnamese culture. This is a holy time that runs from August 13 to September 11, 2026—with August 27 being the hottest day for Ram thang Bay and Vu Lan festival. The local Thang Co Hon taboos are very important and are …

There is more on the horizon for fans of Korean action thrillers, as A Shop for Killers Season 2 is officially coming to Disney+ Hotstar Malaysia on July 22, 2026. The show ends the first season with a cliff hanger, and now, the epic and dangerous fight against the enigmatic mercenary group, Babylon, is about to start. In the new …

On July 22, 2026, the Philippines, Brazil and the ASEAN Secretariat held a high-level trilateral meeting in Manila during the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting.  Under the ASEAN Chairmanship of the Philippines, the meeting brought focus to the increasing significance of including the world’s biggest economy in ASEAN and on the options for expanding cooperation in trade, …

All Singaporeans can now receive their S$500 CDC Vouchers 2026 (June) allocations. The Singapore government earlier announced that this S$500 CDC Vouchers 2026 allocation will be made in early 2027 to support families’ cost-of-living expenses, but has subsequently decided to advance the allocation to 11 June 2026. For those who are looking to get the most out of every dollar, …

Now it’s more fun planning your next international trip as a Filipino tourist! The Philippine passport currently has a rank of 72 in the Henley Passport Index with visa-free & visa-on-arrival countries available to Philippine passport holders of 65 countries. Your Philippine passport opens up opportunities beyond geographical boundaries, whether you’re traveling to the exotic destinations of Southeast Asia, exploring …