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
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
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 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
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,
A Philippine Navy patrol recovered illegal drugs and suspected Chinese rocket debris, showing how drug trafficking in the West Philippine Sea now overlaps with environmental
In a cityscape of high-rises and traffic, it’s easy to forget that food can still grow close to home. Across Metro Manila, families are finding
The Duterte trial entered a new phase this week after judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) denied former president Rodrigo Duterte’s request for release
The Pag-asa Island clash between Philippine and Chinese vessels has sharpened an already tense maritime standoff. Both governments accused each other of provoking Sunday’s confrontation
When Chinese ships fired water cannons at Filipino boats near Ayungin Shoal, the aggression was clear. But what most Filipinos didn’t see was that another
