Philippines

Choosing the right neighbourhood is one of the most important decisions a family could make, especially in bustling areas like Metro Manila in the Philippines. Officially, the National Capital Region, Metro Manila is the largest metropolitan area of the country. There are a number of neighbourhoods in Metro Manila, but choosing the right one is important. This article includes a …

A family in Connecticut pulled up to their usual Bertucci’s in August, only to find paper taped across the glass doors. “Closed. Thank you for your years of support.” No farewell dinner, no last pizza out of the oven. Just silence where the smell of roasted garlic once greeted them. Scenes like this are repeating across the country. 2025 has …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Philippines are taking decisive steps to deepen their economic partnership, opening new opportunities for trade, investment, and collaboration across vital sectors. In a recent high-level meeting, the Philippine Business Council – Dubai and Northern Emirates (PBC-DNE) engaged with His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade. …

As a major initiative to reinvent international trade the United States has agreed to new trade agreements with other eastern countries (European Union, Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines). According to President Donald Trump, who confirmed the deals late in July, these arrangements will affect the major sectors of economy including agriculture and automotive production, and will change the terms of …

Thousands of people came to Ueno Park in Tokyo on Friday for Philippine Expo 2025 which brought a splash of Filipino food, culture and art. Held for the eighth time this year, the festival serves to bond the Philippines and Japan and highlights Filipino residents living in Japan. With help from important Japanese institutions, this year’s festival promises a stronger …

The recent buzz is about the return of Enrique Manalo as the Philippines’ Permanent Representative of the UN from the diplomat. It signifies the renewed focus on the skilled diplomacy wrapped with legacy of leadership and international experience which could help their nation to be a stronger voice on global issues and foreign affairs. Who is Enrique Manalo? Enrique Manalo …

To lower high maternal mortality in hard-to-reach parts of Zamboanga Sibugay in the Philippines, VSee Health introduced Project MAMA (Mom’s AI for Maternity Aid). Thankfully, the California digital health company, traded on Nasdaq as VSEE, formed a partnership with experts from Stanford University and Ateneo de Zamboanga University to offer essential prenatal care to women who did not receive adequate …

Cebu pride Anton “The Dragon” Raga gave an impressive performance on Sunday night dominating the Sharks Billiards Association (SBA) Philippine Open, which was held at Sharks Arena and Sports Bar along Tomas Morato Avenue in Quezon City. Talisay cue artist Anton, who is 28 years old proved his dominance on the table as he defeated Jerico “Panday” Banares with a …

At the heart of most people who think of beauty contests are gowns, make-up, and glittering crowns. The backstage is a different world-one that veers toward hard work, intense pressure, and growth. A powerful documentary titled A Queen’s Runway takes us deep inside the Miss Universe Philippines competition arena. Directed by the 23-year-old Belgian filmmaker Tom Sys, it showcases contestants …

The Philippines Airlines will strengthen its Southeast Asian network with the launching of direct flights between Manila and Da Nang, Vietnam that will operate from July 1, 2025. This new route will operate thrice weekly Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and will be covered by Airbus A321 aircraft that can carry up to 199 passengers in a business and economy class …