Mayon Volcano remains under heightened alert as volcanic activity intensifies, raising concerns among authorities and residents in the region, News.Az reports, citing Volcano Discovery. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the volcano is currently at Alert Level 3, signaling a sustained increase in unrest that could escalate further. Over the past 24 … Read more
FROM THE MARGINS The war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States may feel distant to many Filipinos, but its consequences are already being felt in the most ordinary of places: jeepney stops, sari-sari stores, public markets, and households. Our institutions and employees are also affected. To ensure continuous service to clients, we have adopted … Read more
A PHILIPPINE Army reservist finished 11th out of 76 elite drone pilots who competed in the final round of the Military International Drone Racing Tournament in Sydney, Australia, on March 14. The victory of reservist Private First Class Rex Froilan Gil showcased the growing competence of the Philippine Army’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operators. Competing … Read more
Interview Foreign secretary’s request to meet Aung San Suu Kyi was ‘politely denied’ Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro speaks to Nikkei Asia on Feb. 25. (Photo by Yuki Fujita) RAMON ROYANDOYAN February 27, 2026 16:09 JST MANILA — ASEAN is considering appointing a long-term special envoy for Myanmar, replacing the current system where the role … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — Combined naval and air forces from the Philippines, US and Australia completed the 14th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday. “The two-day exercise, spanning the waters of the WPS reinforces the continuity of multilateral cooperation and reflects … Read more
(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and China have resumed their political dialogue after a more than a year-long hiatus, holding talks on the sidelines of an Asean meeting amid heightened tensions in the West Philippine Sea. In separate statements, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Chinese Embassy said Philippine DFA Undersecretary for Policy … Read more
Philippine GDP slows to 4.4% growth in 2025, dragged by corruption scandal Nikkei Asia PSA revises Q3 2025 GDP growth from 4% to 3.9% pna.gov.ph Philippine Q4 growth skids to 5-year low, raises odds of further rate cuts Reuters Philippines misses growth targets anew as economy grows just 3% in Q4 2025 Rappler Fourth quarter GDP shock exposes collapse … Read more
Published May 26, 2025 12:00 am | Updated May 24, 2025 05:51 pm The influential Makati Business Club (MBC) has expressed support for the government’s plan to rehabilitate Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare, emphasizing that it should be done the “right way” to avoid economic disruptions and inconvenience to motorists due to resulting heavy traffic. Department of Transportation … Read more
TOKYO — Clad in a simple blue suit during his initial hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on March 14, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte showed little of the commanding presence he once displayed as a strongman leader. Participating in the pre-trial proceedings in The Hague, Netherlands, via video link from a detention center … Read more
Ambassador Philippe Lhuillier delivered his closing remarks for the 11th Philippines-Spain Forum to a packed audience of leading figures from the diplomatic, economic, academic, and cultural sectors of both countries at the main auditorium of Instituto Cervantes in Madrid, Spain. The Forum was held from March 19 to 21, 2025. With the theme “Celebrating Spanish-Philippines … Read more