Philippines

The Philippines has come a notch near in solving a months-long standoff in the sea over containers of radioactive zinc dust. Radioactive storage Philippines at the former military base is now planned by authorities after the shipment was stored at sea because it was not accepted in the region and was unsafe. Authorities indicate that the radiation level is not …

The Economic partnership between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Philippines has signed a historic bilateral trade and investment agreement, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which is a significant achievement in the bilateral trade and investment relationship. The historic agreement signed in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 summit in the UAE was the first free trade agreement …

The Philippines is a world-renowned country that celebrates Christmas longer than any other country and makes one holiday a cultural season that lasts almost four months. Since the period of the ber months in September, malls, houses, and streets are crowded with festive lights, carols, and ornaments. Christmas in the Philippines is not a holiday that only celebrates religion alone, …

The Philippine authorities have increased the alert status of Mayon Volcano, which is among the most active volcanoes in the country, leading to increased panic among the residents and visitors of Albay Province. When the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) declared the volcano under Alert Level 3 on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, this indicated a greater risk of …

Early 2026 will be a hot month to visit Southeast Asia as the Philippines will launch a colorful schedule of events, cultural events, and massive events. Starting with the colorful parades of the streets and religious festivals, to food fairs and the international music events, the country has it all to offer to all kinds of tourists. Not only do …

And here, practically 2025 is nearly finished. It was a year of viral moments that were easily integrated into the daily discussion in the Philippines. From screaming OA! on the Internet to singing on Multo!, and responding to the scandalous case about the explosive flood control, Filipinos once again demonstrated how quickly online trends could influence national discourse. These viral …

A case of an operational incident of ground safety, Manila airport operations and Hong Kong Manila travel connectivity has been created by a Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 Taxiway Error at Manila, Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The aircraft which was about to take off to Hong Kong had erred in using a wrong taxiway in normal ground traffic. Air traffic controllers …

The Philippines is struggling to recover faster and faster to regain the arrivals of Chinese tourists, even as its neighbors, the Southeast Asian destinations, are recovering at a much quicker rate. Recent statistics on the region demonstrate that the number of visitors is significantly lower than before the pandemic, which speaks of the organizational issues in the tourism industry of …

The Philippines is fast developing into a key cruise tourism destination in Asia as it puts in place modern facilities, enhancing regional collaboration, and focusing on sustainability. The country’s strategic geographical position, marine biodiversity and cultural heritage are attracting more attention from international cruise operators, especially as Fishermen Predict Filipino Typhoons, highlighting the importance of climate awareness in coastal tourism. …

Carnegie Hall still remains among the most high-end places in the world where culture, music, and talent come together worldwide, and 2025 is proving to be a year that Filipino people are not willing to miss. Having a mix of global classical superstars and Asian music, and colorful acts, calendars of many Filipinos living in the U.S. or visiting are …