Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco has urged digital nomads and long-stay travelers to consider the Philippines as their next remote work destination, highlighting the country’s rich natural resources, cultural heritage, and government support for long-term stays. At...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the inclusion of five more Philippine hotels in the MICHELIN Guide Hotels List, raising the country’s total to 11 internationally recognized properties. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognition affirms the Philippines ' ability to...
Can’t get enough of Toycon this summer? There’s another main event in June that collectors shouldn’t miss! The Toy Pop Life Celebration is happening this Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Eton Centris, located at the corner of EDSA and Quezon Avenue, Quezon City. This event is in partnership with...
“Don’t mess with us.” This was the stern warning given by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Armed Forces to provocateurs in the Indo-Pacific region as they officially wrapped up the 40th edition of the Balikatan Exercises—their largest annual joint military...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. accused Friday, May 9, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and its “non-state rogue actors” of meddling in the upcoming midterm elections. The defense chief cited several Chinese tagged in alleged spying that law enforcement...
President Marcos has congratulated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for his reelection as the Prime Minister of Australia. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. was welcomed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese MP and Ms. Jodie Haydon in Australia on February 28. This marks the first meeting between the...
The Philippines and Qatar held the second round of political consultations in Manila on Wednesday, May 7. Officials from the Philippines and Qatar meet to hold the second round of political consultations in Manila on May 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar) The...
Malacañang has welcomed the presence of foreign delegates who will observe the conduct of the upcoming midterm elections, saying they will help boost the polls ' credibility and deter election fraud. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) and EU Chief Observer Marta Temido with...
Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, commanding general of the Philippine Army (PA), will participate in an international symposium and exhibition dedicated to land forces in the Indo-Pacific region next week. The Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium will take place from May 13 to 15 at the Sheraton Waikiki...
Tensions and conflict in the South China Sea (SCS) will not diminish in the foreseeable future as China increases its activities to tighten its grip on the key waterway, National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año said on Tuesday, May 6. In his speech at an online forum titled “Scarborough...
Despite ongoing trade talks between the two countries, the United States has approved a $3.8-million grant for the Luzon Economic Corridor, which seeks to accelerate coordinated investments in high-impact infrastructure projects. Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic...
The former BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19), which was supposed to be sunk as part of a Balikatan missile exercise, submerged while being positioned off the coast of San Antonio, Zambales on Monday morning, May 5. No gunfire was heard nor missile was fired but the BRP Miguel Malvar descended to the bottom...
