On the eve of Traslacion 2026, a small announcement quietly captured the spirit of the entire devotion. For January 9, LRT-2 (the city’s elevated light rail line) will allow devotees to ride the train barefoot: a rare accommodation that speaks volumes about how deeply this tradition is woven into Filipino
On the eve of Traslacion 2026, a small announcement quietly captured the spirit of the entire devotion. For January 9, LRT-2 (the city’s elevated light rail line) will allow devotees
Economic anxiety and personal resilience sit side by side in the Philippines as 2026 begins. Inflation is low by past standards. Interest rates have been cut several times. Yet many
The Philippines’ national mood in 2026 is defined less by optimism or despair than by something more fragile: cautious expectation mixed with deep skepticism. Recent surveys show Filipinos still believe
The Philippines is again counting the costs of extreme weather, and Typhoon Tino is the latest reminder of how vulnerable many communities remain. Internationally known as Kalmaegi, the system entered
As October draws to a close, Filipinos prepare for one of the country’s busiest and most emotional holidays. Roads fill up, candles sell out, and families begin their annual journeys
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is in Kuala Lumpur for the 47th ASEAN Summit, urging fellow leaders to keep the bloc relevant through “practical, inclusive, and measurable” work. The meeting
Economic anxiety and personal resilience sit side by side in the Philippines as 2026 begins. Inflation is low by past standards. Interest rates have been cut several times. Yet many
The Philippines’ national mood in 2026 is defined less by optimism or despair than by something more fragile: cautious expectation mixed with deep skepticism. Recent surveys show Filipinos still believe
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) kicked off long-awaited rate cuts this week, trimming its policy rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%. It is the first time in more
The latest Tugon ng Masa nationwide survey by OCTA Research paints a clear picture: most Filipinos remain wary of China. The poll, conducted from July 12 to 17, 2025, shows
The global trade war is no longer just a story about the U.S. and China. Today, it’s reshaping economies across Asia, and the Philippines is feeling the shockwaves. Trump tariffs
If you’ve been following the global trade shakeup, the recent ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur was hard to ignore. With leaders from Southeast Asia, the Gulf region, and China all
