Philippines

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 …

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration PAGASA reported that rains will be delivered by three weather systems in many parts of the country. The systems are the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), easterlies and the northeast monsoon or Amihan. The ITCZ presently influencing southern Mindanao is anticipated to deliver scattered rains and thunderstorms throughout the Davao Region, Zamboanga Peninsula, …

Southeast Asia’s best social security executives will converge on Palawan, Philippines from March 20, 2025- March 22, 2025 for a record setting gathering, the launch of the ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA)’s sustainability program. The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), led by President Arnulfo Veloso will head the project as ASSA chair for 2024-2025. The project will establish a new …

Hollywood’s Iain Glen, who gained fame for his portrayal of Jorah Mormont in Game of Thrones, will play an essential role in the forthcoming historical biopic Quezon. This exciting news was announced at the Hong Kong FilMart, having movie fans buzzing with excitement. Glen Will Play The Part Of The U.S. Governor-General Leonard Wood Iain Glen will play Leonard Wood …

The Philippine banking industry saw strong growth early in 2025, with total assets growing by 9.3% as of January, based on Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data. Total assets grew to PHP 27.11 trillion from PHP 24.81 trillion in January last year. Michael Ricafort, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation’s chief economist attributed the increase to the sustained profitability of Philippine banks. …