Philippines

Philippine security officials arrested a Chinese national on suspicion of espionage. During the arrest, they recovered equipment authorities believe could be used for spying on military facilities and police camps. The suspect, identified as a software engineer named Deng Yuanqing, was presented to the media on Monday. The officials presented two other alleged Filipino cohorts in front of the media. …

Heavy rain has been pouring over the Palawan region in the Philippines for the past few days which led to the overflow of water reservoirs like lakes and rivers followed by uncontrollable floods hitting the residential areas. Palawan is considered to be an ecological frontier of the country. The PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) has indicated that …

Filipino actress and comedian Rufa Mae Quinto surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) upon her return to the Philippines on January 8. She and her family landed at the airport at around 5 am. The probe is about an alleged investment scam. Quinto is facing 14 legal charges over violation of Section 8 of the Securities Regulation Code …

On December 2,2024, civil society activists alleged twenty four accusations against the VP Sara which includes the failure of accounting of confidential funds spent, involving in extrajudicial killings, and threatening the House speaker Martin Romualdez. Followed by another set of complaints filed against her on December 4,2024 by the activists which was led by Bagong Alyansang.  The civil society leaders, …

Controversy broke out after the announcement of the zero subsidy to the PhilHealth insurance in the 2025 Philippines budget due to the substantial reserve fund around P600 billion. The health advocates, organizations and many lawmakers which includes Senator Mary Grace Poe, who argued to allocate the funds which are spent on PhilHealth must be transferred to the financial needs. PhilHealth …

Yasmien Kurdi, the popular Filipino singer and actress took her instagram to express her vehement towards the “bully”, a maltreat practice done with her beloved daughter Ayesha by the classmates of hers. Many of her fans are shocked to witness the statement which narrated the incident which the actress’ daughter underwent and empathized with for her daughter on the comment …

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act into law, marking a transformative step in prioritizing mental health within the Philippine education system. This pioneering measure is designed to enhance mental health initiatives, address emotional well-being, and create a supportive environment for Filipino students, teachers, and parents. Comprehensive Mental Health Support in …

Maris Racal recently released a revealing 14-minute exclusive video with ABS-CBN, where she discussed her breakup with Rivermaya frontman Rico Blanco and her evolving feelings toward her co-star, Anthony Jennings. In the video, Maris shared her emotional journey following her split with Rico in July and explained how she became close to Anthony while working together on the shows Can’t …

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has earned a place among the sport’s greatest, as he will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2025. The announcement, made on Thursday (Friday in Manila), brings the 45-year-old’s remarkable career to a full circle, as he joins the exclusive ranks of boxing icons. Pacquiao’s induction will be part of a …

The 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is set to showcase Uninvited, a drama thriller that boldly ventures into unexplored narratives in mainstream Philippine cinema. Headlined by icons Vilma Santos and Aga Muhlach alongside Nadine Lustre, the film delves into themes of power, secrets, and the human psyche, aiming to push the boundaries of storytelling and representation in Filipino filmmaking. …