Philippines

Excitement is all over Manila as K-pop stars 2NE1 formally arrive in the Philippines late Thursday night, November 14. Throngs of their loyal Filo Blackjacks met the group—CL, Park Bom, Sandara Park, and Minzy—filling the airport with banners and chants to welcome their heroes back home. CL went to Instagram Stories before their flight to capture the group’s excitement. Announcing …

The frequency and intensity of typhoons the Philippines is continually under attack from in November have underlined the urgent need of both improved infrastructure and action against climate change. Recent typhoons Nika (Toraji), Yinxing (Marce), Super Typhoon Kong-rey (Leon), and Severe Tropical Storm Trami have devastated the archipelago affecting hundreds of people and causing significant property and death losses. As …

Ranked highest among the country’s institutions in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings 2025, the University of the Philippines (UP) keeps underlining its leadership as the best higher education institution in the Philippines. Ranked 20th among universities in Southeast Asia and 86th in Asia generally, UP has proved the potency of its academic programs, research production, and graduate employability. …

Conscientious skincare has evolved into a must-have in the beauty-conscious world of today as more people actively hunt items that fit their particular skin type. Fortunately, the skincare business has changed to satisfy this demand and companies that give their formulations integrity top priority as well as outcomes. Officially introduced in the Philippines, Carenology95, a reputable name in Korean dermatology, …

Signing into law the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. made a clear statement on claiming the Philippines’ maritime sovereignty. Particularly over the resource-rich West Philippine Sea, these historic steps represent a significant progress in the nation’s continuous attempts to protect its waters. These new rules will not only support …

Designed to increase address verification and broaden its usefulness for possible future cashless transactions, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) unveiled an improved Postal ID on its 257th anniversary. The new Postal ID is a step toward improving ease and accessibility for Filipinos as part of its larger attempts to improve its offerings. The card could soon be a necessary instrument …

By submitting House Bill No. 11004, the proposed Public Health Approach to Drug Use Act of 2024, newly inaugurated congressman Percival Cendaña made news on Monday. This measure seeks to outlaw drug lists, “tokhang” operations, and other dubious tactics applied in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug campaign, resulting in thousands of deaths. Presented by Cendaña from the Akbayan party list, …

Celebrating their fifth straight East Asia Baseball Cup title, the Philippines men’s baseball team savored a historic triumph. Sunday in Pampanga marked the end of an amazing run in which the squad defeated Hong Kong 9-2 in the gold medal final. Apart from proving the Philippines’ perfect performance in the regional baseball event, this triumph showed their dominance in East …

Head of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senator Imee Marcos underlined the need of the Philippines getting ready for the broad effects of the approaching American elections. She pointed out that the outcome of the 2024 presidential contest might bring about major changes in important American policies influencing the Philippines, especially in sectors including defense, immigration, and investment. Marcos …

Reacting to the widespread flooding brought on by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine” in the Bicol region, Senator Imee Marcos has asked for an explanation for the ₱132 billion given to flood control in the region since 2018. The senator noted that even with significant annual funding, the Bicol area is still vulnerable since communities and families deal with continuous flooding. …