Philippines

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 …

A serene Tuesday morning turned tense in the central Philippines when Mount Kanlaon erupted, spewing out a thick column of ash rising to the height of 4 kilometers above ground level, prompting communities to make swift safety preparations. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), this eruption began at around 5:51 AM. Located on Negros Island, the …

Jewel Section E, directed by Theodore Boborol and starring Ashtine Olviga as Jay-Jay Mariano, Andres Muhlach as Mark Keifer Watson, and Rabin Angeles as Yuri Hanamitchi, is already making waves as the leading Filipino teen drama adapted from Lara Flores’ best-selling Wattpad novel. Episode 13 Airing Date and Streaming Details Mark your calendars because Episode 13, “The Aftermath,” premieres on …

Cebu Pacific celebrates the delivery of its very first aircraft for 2025, the 459-seat Airbus A330neo, delivered at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Friday. This solidifies the airline’s commitment to affordable and sustainable air travel for both regional and long-haul. Expanding Fleet The new A330neo is the first of four aircraft planned to be delivered this year. An expansion program …

Filipina teenager Alexandra Eala, 19 year old girl has achieved one of the biggest milestones in WTA season by defeating world number two Iga Swiatek in straight sets (6-2, 7-5) at the Miami Open quarter finals. She has recorded her third win over a Grand Slam champion in one week, having defeated 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko and Australian …