Relations between the Philippines and China have reached another low point after Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan suggested that Beijing could easily defeat Manila in a military confrontation. His remarks prompted a formal diplomatic protest on October 19 and renewed calls to declare him persona non grata. The dispute has grown
Relations between the Philippines and China have reached another low point after Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan suggested that Beijing could easily defeat Manila in a military confrontation. His remarks prompted
Filipino music is gaining momentum on the international stage, with several homegrown artists seeking recognition at the 2027 Grammy Awards. Groups such as SB19 and BINI are reaching audiences far
The Philippines has enormous agricultural potential, yet it continues to spend billions of dollars importing food and other agricultural products. Strengthening Philippine agribusiness could help change that, creating jobs, supporting
As attacks on commercial vessels intensify in the Strait of Hormuz, some shipping companies are offering extraordinary salaries and bonuses to attract crews willing to navigate the dangerous waterway. Reports
For overseas Filipino workers planning to return permanently, the difficult question is how to earn once their overseas salary stops. The government hopes agriculture can provide one answer. On October
The Philippines has offered to facilitate ASEAN discussions after deadly airstrikes in Myanmar, as China continues backing the country’s military-led authorities. The latest violence sharpens a question facing Manila: can
The Philippines has enormous agricultural potential, yet it continues to spend billions of dollars importing food and other agricultural products. Strengthening Philippine agribusiness could help change that, creating jobs, supporting
As attacks on commercial vessels intensify in the Strait of Hormuz, some shipping companies are offering extraordinary salaries and bonuses to attract crews willing to navigate the dangerous waterway. Reports
For overseas Filipino workers planning to return permanently, the difficult question is how to earn once their overseas salary stops. The government hopes agriculture can provide one answer. On October
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
