The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday, April 8, said the Philippine government has expressed “cautious optimism” over the planned peace talks between the United States and Iran, which will be facilitated by Pakistan. In a statement, the DFA said it is hopeful that the...
Two Philippine universities entered the global Top 100 in the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject, according to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). The University of the Philippines (UP) and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) both placed in the 51–100 band...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has advised the public to expect delays in the release of newly issued passports, citing logistical and supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis. In an advisory issued on Wednesday, April 8, the DFA said passport applications filed...
Crunchyroll, the global anime fandom platform, revealed the nominees for the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards, the largest global celebration of excellence in Japanese animation. Fans can vote until April 15 on the Anime Awards Official Website , Crunchyroll , and, for the first time, MyAnimeList !...
A young Filipina who had recently begun building her life in Israel was among four family members killed in a missile strike that hit a residential area in Haifa, Israel. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 7, the Embassy of the State of Israel in the Philippines confirmed the deaths of...
The ongoing oil crisis is making its mark even on the country’s most prestigious national beauty pageant. During the sash ceremony for the 2026 Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant held at Novotel Manila in Araneta City on April 6, Gines Enriquez, marketing head of Bb. Pilipinas Charities, Inc.,...
The rumors are over — it’s official! Imelda Schweighart will fly the Philippine flag at the inaugural Miss Grand International All Stars (1st Edition), in a stunning departure from her previously announced Miss Universe Philippines 2026 journey. For days, the pageant world has been buzzing...
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,...
