Houthi territorial gains along Yemen’s Red Sea coast have brought renewed attention to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. The advance comes as fighting in Yemen intensifies and Saudi Arabia faces pressure on both its oil infrastructure and maritime export routes. For global shipping,
Houthi territorial gains along Yemen’s Red Sea coast have brought renewed attention to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. The advance comes as fighting
Filipino doctor Juan Carlos “Caloy” Manalo remained missing as of the latest Philippine government update on September 12. More than two weeks had passed since a catastrophic flood struck the
A Chinese lawyer who helped defend members of Beijing’s Zion Church has fled to Taiwan with her family. Meanwhile, eight church leaders remain detained in southern China, almost 11 months
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
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
