Stay on top of Philippines latest developments on the ground with Asian Affair’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
The musical schedule for the next year will now include this additional event. In the year 2023, Simple Plan is scheduled to play a total of two gigs in the Philippines. Manila will host the Canadian rock band’s “The Harder Than It Looks Tour” on March 11, 2023, while Davao City will host the show the following day, on March …
On Friday, December 23, the Department of Health (DOH) revealed the Philippines’ first four cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7, which is responsible for the recent increase in illnesses in China. “As of now, only four instances of BF.7 have been found in the country, and these cases are being recorded under Omicron BA.5” the Department of Health informed reporters through …
The comedy-drama series Turner & Hooch is a remake of the same-named movie from 1989. The show centres on the lives of U.S. Marshal Turner, a law-abiding man until he meets Hooch, a large, robustious canine that he must take in to prop in the pursuit of a killer. The main focus of the narrative is on the negotiations he …
Cebu Pacific commended the decision by the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to remove the initial security screening at the gates of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminals on Wednesday, December 21. Cebu Pacific stated in a statement that it “completely supports” MIAA’s goal of reducing passenger lines at the Philippines’ primary airport. MIAA demonstrated this week that it …
The United States joined the Philippines in urging Beijing to stay out of the West Philippine Sea and abide by international maritime law, less than a week after the defense department blew the whistle on Chinese warships loitering near the Spratly Islands. “The United States supports the Philippines’ continued calls on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to respect the …
Boy Abunda, a veteran talk show presenter, just inked a new deal with GMA Network. With this move, he will be returning to the network where he began his career in 1994. On Thursday, December 15, GMA announced the news on Instagram, posting images of the contract signing. Network executives Lilybeth Rasonable and Janine Piad-Nacar were also present for the …
In collaboration with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the University of the Philippines (UP) has begun construction of its first campus in New Clark City. BCDA Chairman Delfin N. Lorenzana, UP President Danilo L. Concepcion, DPWH Assistant Regional Director Denise Maria Ayag, and BCDA Senior Vice President for Conversion …
On Tuesday, December 13, the US Supreme Court decided to hear the appeal of a North Carolina man serving life in prison for participating in a scheme to murder a lady in the Philippines at the direction of the head of a transnational criminal organization. The court decided to examine whether Adam Samia’s right to face the witnesses against him …
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), a universal bank in the Philippines, has earned the award for best remittances service provider company in the Philippines at the 16th Annual Best Financial Institution Awards 2022 by Alpha Southeast Asia. The bank has been recognised for setting the pace for open banking in the Philippines and helping Filipinos in sending and …
Hundreds of people have marched in the capital of the Philippines to protest what they claim is an increase in extrajudicial executions and other injustices under the leadership of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The demonstrators, coordinated by a Philippine rights organization, gathered in a Manila public square before marching to the presidential palace to seek justice for the victims. The …
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter below and never miss the latest news all around the world.
