The research arm of German lender Deutsche Bank expects the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to deliver bigger interest rate hikes than previously anticipated as inflation risks intensify, while also lowering its economic growth forecasts for the Philippines amid mounting external pressures and...
Filipino violinist and singer-songwriter Muri brought her brand of neo-soul and indie pop to the international stage after performing at the AXEAN Stage of Focus Wales in Wrexham, North Wales on May 16, representing the Philippines as the festival’s lone Filipino act. Performing alongside artists...
The 38 Filipino seafarers and workers of a cruise ship flagged over health concerns relating to hantavirus will be released from 40-day quarantine on June 18 after showing no signs of infection, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). While all the Filipino crew of the MV Hondius tested negative...
Athletes, who will bag medals at the Palarong Pambansa, will receive incentives from the Philippine Sports Commission, President Marcos announced. Marcos made the announcement in his video message during the opening ceremony of the Palarong Pambansa in Agusandel del Sur on Sunday, May 24. "Masaya...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos highlighted the role of Filipino farmers, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and local communities in promoting Philippine food products on the global stage during the opening of IFEX Philippines 2026 in Pasay City. In a Facebook post on Saturday, May 23,...
For years, many Filipinos have followed hair care routines popularized in Western countries. From skipping daily shampoo to embracing heavy oils and styling products, these habits have slowly become the standard, thanks to the dominance of American and European hair care brands in the local market....
Philippine economic growth would continue to underperform this year and next as the country faces not only headwinds from a prolonged war in the Middle East but also domestic challenges related to politics and corruption, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF). The IIF’s latest...
Mutya Orquia is set to headline new episodes of the educational series “Estudyantipid,” a student-focused program that aims to teach practical financial literacy lessons to young Filipinos amid growing concerns over online scams and poor money management habits among youth. The new batch of...
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is beginning to threaten jobs, remittances, and labor markets across the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines, according to the Geneva-based International Labor Organization (ILO). In its latest Employment and Social Trends: May 2026 Update titled...
Filipino-American karting champion Arion Crosby is taking an unexpected turn off the racetrack and into show business. The 17-year-old is entering show business with a long-term goal of building a career in acting. Known for his success in competitive karting, Crosby has already won multiple...
The seven Filipino seafarers who were injured in a drone attack on a container ship passing the Strait of Hormuz are now in stable condition, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. In fact, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said two of them are now preparing to go back to the Philippines after...
Four Filipino crew members of MV Hondius, a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, have arrived in Eindhoven, Netherlands, the Philippine Embassy in The Hague said. According to the embassy, the Filipino crew members arrived in Eindhoven on Sunday night. They are the crew members of MV Hondius...
