Philippines

Atty. Mae S. Divinagracia is a Filipino trial lawyer, law firm partner and law educator who was brought to public attention when she became a private prosecutor in the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Keeping time on the House prosecution panel, Divinagracia quickly made her mark for the way she carried out her court questioning with methodical …

Need pickleball courts in Metro Manila or a convenient location to play on while traveling throughout the Philippines? SM Active Hub pickleball courts have quickly grown from a handful of malls to the nation’s largest network of pickleball courts in malls. SM has now opened 102 courts across 32 malls across the country as of August 2026, with more courts …

You no longer have to pay for the entire ticket price when you book with Philippine Airlines (PAL) seat sale. In June 2026, PAL launched a 0% installment plan that lets travelers who qualify for the option to spread the cost of their domestic flights across three monthly payments with no interest. The offer is valid with select Philippine-issued credit …

In his eagerly awaited visit to the Philippines, Steve Lacy performed as the headliner of the annual world class LaLaLa Fest Manila 2026 at the World Trade Center in Pasay. The Fil-Am star opened the 10-hour music marathon with a number of fan-favourites, Internet era staples and new songs, which she then spent 75 minutes performing. The moment that Lacy …

Following the lifting of the temporary restraining order on the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) in Metro Manila, digital traffic cameras are again being used to record certain road violations. Drivers seeking to avoid potentially harsh enforcement penalties or serious registration issues can verify their driving record on official electronic records. Check the NCAP Violations Online The MMDA’s MayHulika portal …

21 August is a Special Non-Working Day celebrated to observe Ninoy Aquino’s Birthday. All government workplaces in the Philippines remain closed on this day. It is a memorial of the late senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. and celebrated every year on August 21. This implies that most of the routine business of government functions are suspended for a day, and …

The Cincinnati Open has been entertaining in so many ways and has been setting up a compelling quarter final battle between rising star Sara Bejlek and the American power house Madison Keys. The 20-year-old Czech is on a big wave after defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the biggest win of her career, heading into her first WTA 1000 …

The August 21 national holiday offers Metro Manila residents a three-day leave which is ideal for their ‘short get away’ without the need to splurge on their flights or extra leave days. The ideal place is where you can get to by bus, car or any other transport method within a few hours or so. Being relatively close to Manila …

The SSS Emergency Loan Program (ELP) is intended to aid qualified SSS members that are victims of calamity and disaster. Qualified members are able to apply online via the My.SSS Member Portal without having to physically go to an SSS branch through the. The application process includes determining the applicants’ eligibility, opening a verified disbursement account and electronically applying for …

Philippines passport holders have to meet the US immigration requirements prior to entering Hawaii. The visas usually required for tourism are the B-2 visitor visa or a B-1/B-2 combination visa. Philippine nationals holding B-1/B-2 visas are issued as multiple entry visas with a validity period of 120 months subject to the visa decision of the individual concerned by the U.S. …