The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines says that nearly 200 Afghan nationals have been flown on to the United States after having their special immigration visas processed in the Philippines …
Divorce remains banned in Catholic-majority Philippines
Divorce remains illegal in Catholic-majority Philippines, the only place outside the Vatican where it is outlawed, contrary to claims that surfaced on Facebook and TikTok in January 2025. The posts misrepresented footage that showed the Southeast Asian archipelago’s lower house of Congress approving a divorce bill in May 2024.
Taiwan and Philippines try to figure out how to navigate the return of Donald Trump
Manila and Taipei, facing PLA confrontations, may need to depend less on the US and appeal to Trump’s transactional nature, analysts say.
Philippines, South Korea partner to promote digital transformation, innovation
The Philippines has partnered with South Korea to pursue digital transformation and innovation efforts to drive economic growth.
ASEAN and China must start tackling thorny issues of South China Sea code, Philippines says
The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny “milestone issues”, including its scope and if it can be legally …
JFC launches Singaporean bakery-café chain in Philippines
Jollibee Food Corp (JFC) has launched the Singaporean bakery-café chain Tiong Bahru Bakery in the Philippines. The brand’s inaugural international store is situated at Verve Residences Tower 2 in …
S’pore turns over critically endangered pigeons to the Philippines after milestone breeding effort
The birds – only 70 to 400 are left today – are the first to be successfully bred at Bird Paradise. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Did Trump snub Philippines’ Marcos Jnr by not inviting him to his inauguration?
Manila, a city often gripped by viral political rumour and social media disinformation, was abuzz earlier this month with talk about Marcos Jnr’s exclusion from Trump’s swearing-in on Monday. Harry Roque,
Philippines, UAE’s Masdar agree $15 bln renewable energy project
United Arab Emirates state energy firm Masdar has signed a $15 billion renewable energy deal with the Philippines to develop solar, wind and battery energy storage systems, providing it with up to 1 …
The Philippines is building a new city from scratch to withstand extreme weather. Will it work?
New Clark City could be a beacon of hope—or a greenwashed illusion. The highway approaching New Clark City is wide—four lanes each way in places—but carries little traffic. Newly installed street lamps,