Two Filipino seafarers died on August 31 when unidentified projectiles struck the Saudi-flagged oil tanker Sidr near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel caught fire during the attack, while its 14 other Filipino crew members survived. Saudi Arabia has blamed Iran for the attack, but Iran has not publicly accepted
Two Filipino seafarers died on August 31 when unidentified projectiles struck the Saudi-flagged oil tanker Sidr near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel caught fire during the attack, while its
The Philippines plans to expand its military drone capabilities as Chinese vessels maintain a regular presence in contested waters. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. announced the move on August 25
The Philippine peso closed at a new record low of ₱62.59 to the US dollar on September 4. It also weakened to ₱62.65 during the trading session. The currency had
Gilas Pilipinas revived its 2027 World Cup hopes with two important victories at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Philippines defeated Jordan 82–81 in overtime on August 28, then overcame
On July 31, 2026, the United States announced the addition of 43 Chinese companies to a blacklist under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. The updated list took effect on
China is reinforcing its position across the South China Sea, increasing pressure on the Philippines and Vietnam. Recent developments include a renewed dispute over the BRP Sierra Madre, warnings about
The Philippine peso closed at a new record low of ₱62.59 to the US dollar on September 4. It also weakened to ₱62.65 during the trading session. The currency had
On July 31, 2026, the United States announced the addition of 43 Chinese companies to a blacklist under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. The updated list took effect on
For half a century, the story of Filipino migration has followed a familiar arc. Our brightest doctors, nurses, engineers, and IT specialists study hard, get licensed, and then leave. It’s
Digital transfer fees are getting cheaper in the Philippines, and that is good news for millions of app users. But the latest fee cuts also raise a harder question: what
Artificial intelligence is changing how people search, study, write, shop, bank, and complain to customer service. More importantly, it is changing work itself. Jobs once considered safely “white collar” now
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently urged ASEAN to activate the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA) as Middle East tensions unsettle energy markets. Marcos offered the Philippines as host of a
