The United States plans to finalize a long‑term agreement with the Philippines about an economic security zone soon. A senior U. S. official said both sides have two years to finish the details after signing a pact last month. They will decide which industries get priority in the zone. The Philippi
A fresh horror film called “Obosen” is getting ready for its first big test at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie, directed by Raya Martin, will be produced by the Philippine studio Rein Entertainment. In “Obosen, ” a police officer looks into strange vanishings in a small town. Her investigation t
Lawmakers in the Philippines will decide on Monday whether to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, a move that could block her 2028 presidential bid. The House Justice Committee last month found enough grounds for impeachment after activists accused her of misusing public money, building hidden weal
A ferry disaster in the Philippines has left 18 people dead and 10 still missing. The MV Trisha Kerstin 3, a passenger vessel, capsized off the coast of a southern province. The incident happened early Monday morning while the boat was traveling from Zamboanga to Jolo in Sulu province. The Philippi
Nursing groups have a big role to play in health care. They can set rules, help nurses grow, and push for fairness. This piece talks about how feminist ideas can help these groups do even more for people with HIV. Feminism is about respect, seeing the big picture, working together, and caring for o
A popular social entertainment app, WePlay, has teamed up with a well-known Filipino animation creator, REEOkun Animation, to celebrate the holidays. This collaboration is all about making the festive season more exciting for young Filipino users. The goal is to blend the unique Pinoy culture with W
In a heated encounter, Chinese coast guard ships used water cannons and blocking tactics against Filipino fishermen near Sabina Shoal. This incident left three fishermen injured and two boats damaged. The Philippine coast guard reported that nearly two dozen fishing boats were targeted. A small Chin
Taiwan is taking no chances as a tropical storm, once a powerful typhoon, heads its way. Over 8, 300 people have been moved to safer places, mostly from the east coast. Schools and offices in the south and central parts of the island are closed, but life in the capital, Taipei, is going on as usual.
Juan Ponce Enrile, a towering figure in Philippine politics, passed away at the age of 101. His life was a whirlwind of power, controversy, and dramatic shifts. Enrile's political career spanned an impressive six decades, serving under eight different presidents, including the current one, Ferdinand
In the Philippines, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a big problem. Many people die from heart and brain diseases. The Department of Health tried to help by creating the Philippine Package of Essential Non-Communicable Disease Interventions (Phil PEN). But, healthcare workers found it hard to use
