President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s acceptance of an invitation of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12th and 13th, 2026, places the Philippines at a crossroads where Southeast Asian issues meet the clarion call of the Global South.  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is the chairman of the group of 10 ASEAN nations for 2026 and Marcos is attending …

On July 22, 2026, the Philippines, Brazil and the ASEAN Secretariat held a high-level trilateral meeting in Manila during the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting.  Under the ASEAN Chairmanship of the Philippines, the meeting brought focus to the increasing significance of including the world’s biggest economy in ASEAN and on the options for expanding cooperation in trade, …

Geography of Philippines The Philippines is called an archipelago country with 118.3 million population in total according to the U.S. Census Bureau which reported on July 2024. An area that is surrounded by a group of islands that are scattered in lakes, rivers, or oceans is termed an “Archipelago”. It is a Southeast Asian country with over 7000 islands between …

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) unveiled a startling statistic on Monday: P64 ($1.12) daily for three meals sets the country’s food-poverty level. Seemingly virtually unworkable, this number is shockingly near to the $2.15 (around P123) daily global poverty threshold. The declaration has started a discussion about the reality of living on such a low income and how it affects Filipino …

Once more establishing its superiority as the top nation in Southeast Asia for the Olympics, the Philippines is creating history at the Paris 2024 Games. The country’s exceptional performance and high medal count have set off a national pride and hope tsunami that redefines the expectations for Filipino sportsmen abroad. Carlos Yulo: an Olympic Sensation Leading the Philippines’ Olympic victory …