Philippines

The Philippines is among the last nations where divorce is still illegal, the Vatican being the only other one. Mainstays of this status quo have been the family-oriented culture and strong Catholic background of the country. Even with time and changing global views, the Catholic Church and the fervent conviction of preserving family unity continue to influence the country’s attitude …

Alice Guo’s story isn’t your typical political tale. Born in 1986 in Tarlac to a Filipino-Chinese father and a Filipino mother, her early life was full of mystery. Her birth was registered only when she was 17, with no hospital records confirming her birthplace, leaving many questions about her origins. A Rise to Power Despite these controversies, Guo’s journey to …

China and the Philippines are arguing over islands in the South China Sea. This body of water is very important for shipping and trade. The Philippine Coast Guard said on Saturday that China seems to be building a fake island at Sabina Shoal. They saw piles of dead coral on the sandbars there.   Philippines Will Guard Its Areas   Jonathan Malaya, …

A new visa application process for Chinese visitors has been made public by the Philippines, a well-liked vacation spot for culture vultures and sun worshippers. Those who are organizing their visits to the Philippines are particularly interested in this information and concerned about it.  Unexpectedly, the Philippines has declared a significant shift to its policy on Chinese tourist visas.  Learning …

The Department of Education (DepEd) is going to face a challenge unlike any other it has ever faced with the upcoming school year 2024–2025.  The Department of Education (DepEd) has suggested shortening the school year in order to go back to the schedule in place before the epidemic’s start in June. As such, concerns over the efficiency of schooling as …

Jonathan Morales, a former agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has said that he is unable to recollect the name of a secret informant. This new development has caused shockwaves to be generated in the political sphere. According to the allegations, this informant is responsible for the document leak that triggered the issue over the relationship between President Ferdinand …

For the first time, China has publicized what it claims is an unwritten 2016 agreement with the Philippines over access to South China Sea islands. The move threatens to further raise tensions in the disputed waterway, through which much of the world’s trade passes and which China claims virtually in its entirety. According to a statement from the Chinese Embassy …

Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) maintained its position as the leading university in the Philippines, one of five Philippine institutions to make it into this year’s Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings. According to the most recent rankings from THE Asia, which were released on Wednesday, May 1, ADMU fell around 300 positions from last year’s 84th spot and …

SSS has sent a notice to over 1,200 businesses throughout the country, requesting payment of over P335 million in overdue payments. Nearly 19,000 workers had their social security benefits compromised by these overdue accounts, according to a statement released Tuesday by the SSS.“The My.SSS Portal, accessible from any smartphone, has made it very easy for our members to verify whether …

The Philippines, already with its set of challenges, has been plagued with a new enemy: the extreme heatwave. Gone are the days where Filipinos had experienced the cold and rainy weather as the heatwave had officially started on March 21, 2024.  As the temperature continues to increase drastically, the country is enduring an exceptionally high heatwave until at least mid-May. …