Nora Aunor, a prolific entertainer who was beloved in the Philippines, died Wednesday at age 71. Aunor ‘touched generations with her unmatched talent,’ says her daughter.
EXPLAINER: What a 17% U.S. Tariff Means for the Philippines
Basically, what you need to know is that the U.S. slapped a 17% tax on all goods coming in from the Philippines. It’s part of Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” policy, which raises import taxes on …
Horror films and the Philippines inspire tartan designs
New tartans inspired by themes including horror movies and the Philippines have been designed by students at Heriot-Watt University’s School of Textiles and Design in the Borders.
Palace: Philippines to navigate new US tariff policy
The Philippine government is carefully assessing the impact of the 17-percent tariff imposed by the United States under President Donald Trump, while …
5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Philippines
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
The Philippines Buys So Many Motorcycles, It’s Ridiculous
According to data from the Federation of Asian Motorcycle Industries (FAMI), Q1 sales in the Philippines rose 10% from the same period in 2024. Domestic production is also booming …
Firm tied to Philippines brand Oishi pays US$16.5 million for 2 Hong Kong shops
A company linked to Philippines tycoon Carlos Chan and the producer of Oishi snacks bought two ground floor shops in Hong Kong’s Wan Chai district for HK$128 million (US$16.5 million), according to …
Philippines calls joint US drills ‘defense rehearsal’ as China tensions simmer
The United States is deploying around 9,000 troops to the Philippines for this year’s joint military exercises, as the allies strengthen ties amid tensions with China over its activities in the South …
Philippines less vulnerable to global trade shocks, says economic minister
The Philippines’ relatively low exposure to trade compared to its Asian neighbours offers a buffer against global economic shocks, Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said on Monday.
VP Sara Duterte’s Holy Week message: ‘God save the Philippines’
Vice President Sara Duterte on Holy Monday called on the public to have faith and emulate Jesus Christ in order to “overcome darkness,” amid what she says to be a time of “heavy trials and growing …