The arrest of Filipino rapper Hev Abi has quickly moved beyond a straightforward police report into something far murkier. That is at least the case if you ask the internet. A few days ago, authorities confirmed that the 24-year-old artist, whose real name is Gabriel Abilla, was arrested in...
Coins.ph, the Philippines’ leading crypto-native digital wallet and a pioneer in blockchain-backed financial services, announced the rollout of its game-changing QRPh Stablecoin Payment functionality. This landmark feature, available starting today, enables the platform’s millions of users to...
Transport groups Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PISTON) and Manibela staged a nationwide strike on Tuesday, April 21, calling for higher jeepney fares and fuel price relief amid financial strain on drivers and operators. Coordinated protest actions were held in...
Hundreds of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) teachers have sought pathways to return to classrooms in the Philippines, driving a surge in reintegration inquiries during the government’s nationwide fairs, the Department of Education (DepEd) said. The agency said this week’s Bayanihan Para sa...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila lauded what it described as the successful localization of Chinese hybrid rice technology in the Philippines, saying the efforts could boost farmers’ income and safeguard the country’s food security. This developed as Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto met with Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan on Tuesday, April 14, with both sides discussing bilateral relations, including tensions in the South China Sea and expanding economic cooperation. The Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) said the...
Meet the “Magnificent Seven.” After a thorough selection process and extensive deliberations, the Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee on Monday, April 13, announced the names of seven exemplary athletes who will be enshrined to the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame. In...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reaffirmed its commitment to transparency in ongoing discussions to amend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the China Coast Guard (CCG), firmly rejecting claims that the negotiations are being conducted in...
A newly-formed opposition coalition to the current administration is using the "unity" catchphrase that was made popular by President Marcos. Former House Speaker and Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez placed the spotlight on the so-called "RAGE Coalition" in a Facebook post on...
Any potential resumption of discussion on oil agreement with China or other countries will be firmly anchored on Philippine sovereignty and in full compliance with the Constitution and existing laws, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a statement on Sunday, April 12, the DFA said that...
Summer is definitely heating up with the TOYCON Summer Prelude 2026 taking over the stunning venues of the Okada Manila on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 & 12, 2026. Serving as the official warm-up event to the highly anticipated main TOYCON x POPLIFE Event happening this June at the SMX Convention...
During the late 2000s and early 2010s, Malate, at least for me, was still abuzz with nightlife. I remember I would visit my friends at UP Manila, then still in their residency at Philippine General Hospital (PGH), and I, then working for my father’s petroleum company with an office in Makati,...
