The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, April 6, said it continues to closely monitor developments in the Middle East, with Philippine posts intensifying assistance to overseas Filipinos affected by ongoing regional tensions. In a statement, the DFA outlined a series of repatriation...
Lenovo has announced a global partnership with football icon David Beckham, uniting one of the world 's most recognized cultural figures with a leading technology company as the FIFA World Cup 2026 draws closer. Partnership rooted in football and AI The collaboration builds on Lenovo 's...
For the very first time, the Philippines will host WAN-IFRA Digital Media Asia (DMA), Asia-Pacific’s most influential gathering of news media leaders, innovators, and disruptors at the Manila Hotel on April 27-29, 2026. Now in its 18th year, DMA has become the defining event for digital...
SIHEUNG CITY, South Korea - After six days, the World Journalists Conference (WJC) 2026 ended on April 3 with participants tackling issues in journalism and experiencing immersion in Korean culture, technology and local governance. A total of 41 journalists from media outlets in 30 countries,...
Filipinos can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms across Metro Manila and the rest of the country on Easter Sunday, April 5, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its 5 a.m. bulletin,...
The internet is spiraling. This time, it’s all about Manon Bannerman and whether she’s quietly stepping away from popular girl group KATSEYE. Fans went into full detective mode on April 3 after noticing something very telling: Manon’s Instagram bio no longer mentions KATSEYE. Instead, it...
The Philippine economy is currently in a strange, uncomfortable middle ground. While the numbers for the early part of the year looked okay on paper, the experience at the grocery store or the gas station today feels very different. Interest rates are holding steady at high levels, the peso is...
Holy Week is one of the most sacred times of the year for Filipinos—a moment to slow down, reconnect with loved ones, and step back from the noise of everyday life. Even celebrities, despite their packed schedules and public lives, are no exception. This Semana Santa, they’re trading the...
Motorists and transport operators are bracing for another double-digit spike in fuel prices next week, as volatile shift in Middle East geopolitical rhetoric continues to rattle global energy benchmarks. Based on four days of trading under the Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS), the regional pricing...
More than 2.4 million passengers have passed through various seaports nationwide as of Friday, April 3, even as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported no major surge beyond expectations and kept strict safety measures in place. Data from the PCG showed a total of 1,273,272 outbound and 1,169,805...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Good Friday, April 3, warned of hot and humid weather conditions across most parts of the country as easterlies continue to dominate the prevailing weather system. In its weather forecast, PAGASA said the...
This Lenten season is an opportunity for us to reflect on the challenges we’re facing brought about by the Middle East conflict and how it will shape our daily behaviors, thoughts, and relationships. Yes, Virginia, all of us—advanced and emerging economies alike—are feeling the pain and...
