Reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios will visit the Philippines from May 1 to 6, the international pageant organization announced on social media before midnight on April 29. “We are thrilled to announce our visit to Philippines.
The History of the ‘Concrete Battleship’ That Once Defended the Philippines
Fort Drum, or El Fraile, was a heavily-fortified island operated by the US in the Philippines for decades. The “concrete battleship” was constructed between 1909-14 and was built of reinforced concrete. Heavily fortified and practically impregnable …
Genetically modified golden rice may yet succeed in the Philippines
A court in the Philippines revoked the permit to grow rice genetically modified to boost vitamin A, but the government is expected to appeal against the decision
Philippines is top recipient of ADB aid in 2023
The Philippines was the biggest recipient of financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 2023, securing around $8.4 billion. The multilateral lender’s Annual Report for 2023 showed …
Jeepney strike under way in Philippines as deadline to modernise nears
Government tells operators they must join cooperatives by Tuesday and gradually replace their vehicles with greener options
‘Silent pandemic’: emotional call by Philippines’ Marcos Jnr against child pornography sparks nationwide soul-searching
Shay Cullen, founder and vice-president of People Recovery Empowerment Development Assistance (Preda), which protects abused children and human trafficking survivors, said the surge in cases in the Philippines was partly to be blamed on internet service providers (ISPs).
PBBM feted for efforts to boost intellectual property protection
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) on Monday feted President R. Marcos Jr. for his efforts in promoting innovation and advancing intellectual property protection. Executive …
Heat in Philippines spurs shift to online classes, prospect of power crunch
The Philippines cancelled in-person sessions in public schools for two days from Monday, warning that the power grid on its main island of Luzon could be strained in a heatwave that is also broiling other parts of Southeast Asia.
Intense heat prompts Philippines to order millions of public school students to stay home
Scorching temperatures in Manila have prompted the closure of all public schools for in-person lessons, meaning millions of students are staying home.
The Sound of the Philippines: Hawaii Rondalla preserves tradition of Filipino folk music
You can catch the group at the Flores de Mayo and Filipino Fiesta this Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. at the Filipino Community Center.