Philippines

Quiet streets mark Holy Week across the Philippines, when people pause for thought, visit loved ones, or head out of town. Starting Thursday morning, most shops pull back – some vanish entirely until Sunday returns. Still, life hums in parts of Metro Manila, where certain shopping centers stay lit past dusk. These hold open doors under new rules: shorter days, …

The 6-foot-9 Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams captivates fans all over the world with his combination of unadulterated talent and a friendly demeanor. He was selected in the 2022 NBA Draft as the first player of Vietnamese heritage, and he has left his mark on the league’s rich history. His profile skyrocketed after his 2025 NBA Finals appearance, particularly …

The Philippines has now entered the dry season, which is commonly known as summer as the PAGASA officially announced the end of the northeast monsoon also known as the amihan. This seasonal shift brings a warning with it: the heat index levels are expected to reach up to 41°C in several regions of the Philippines. According to the PAGASA this …

Checking your SSS loan status online in the Philippines is the easiest way to track your balance. Whether you want to track your balance, check payments, or stay updated, this guide will walk youthrougheverything step-by-step. Also Known as Excise Tax in the Philippines. Requirements to Check SSS Loan Status Online (Philippines) Before you begin, make sure you have the following: …

Imelda Schweighart, a Filipino-German beauty queen born in 1995, began her career in Binibining Pilipinas 2013, where she reached the Top 15. She represented Puerto Princesa in Miss Philippines Earth 2016, winning the crown from her predecessor Angelina Ong before moving on to the international competition. During her Miss Earth 2016 participation, she earned the title “Darling of the Press,” …

The Bold and the Beautiful is currently enjoying a revival that was not anticipated in the Philippines of the iconic soap opera. Although it has long since been popularized among the older audiences, there has been a drastic twist in 2026, with Gen Z viewers, who are taking the discussion online by storm. This new interest is not simply nostalgia. …

In the Philippines, excise taxes are specific taxes on the sale of particular types of goods; they do not apply to the purchase of every item. Examples of items subject to excise taxes include fuel, alcohol, tobacco, minerals, and certain automobiles. Excise taxes are included in the price of the goods sold. Excise taxes are not applied in addition to …

Surviving on 11 dollars a day is hard to imagine- yet to the majority of labourers in the Philippines that is day by day. With the ever rising cost of living particularly in the city centres such as Manila, a balance between work and personal life is progressively becoming very difficult. There is no time to rest or to have …

And, next the luck of the Philippines is connected with your looking up at the sky in the Philippines to-night, and seeing a blazing star close to the Moon, you are not the only one. This vivid eye catcher is being seen by many skywatchers in the country this begs the question of what it is. The good news? It …

Marinduque Wildlife Sanctuary is among the less known conservation sites in the Philippines as it is known to safeguard the native wildlife and the natural habitat. Having the island province of Marinduque, the sanctuary is significant in the conservation of biodiversity even of those species that are hardly encountered in the wild. These include the evasive Philippine deer or the …