SINGAPORE—When doctors told Roda Shane Magat that her seven-year-old son, Ieuan, had a brain tumor pressing on his optic nerves, she refused to give up. Sleepless nights became months of relentless search for a treatment that could save him- - -a treatment she would later discover didn’t...
Singapore has extended both financial support and condolences to the Philippines following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu late Tuesday night, killing at least 72 people and injuring more than 300. The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) on Friday said it will contribute SG$50,000...
Senator Loren Legarda has been named the 83rd Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellow, becoming the fifth Filipino to receive the distinction since the Fellowship was founded in 1991. The Fellowship, a private, non-political and non-profit organization established to honor the first Prime Minister of...
Singapore is fresh off celebrating 60 years of independence, and the festivities continue to be felt even here. From Aug. 28 to 30, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is teaming up with Klook Philippines for SingaPob 2025. On these days, you can expect internationally recognized restaurants and bars...
Bello! Minions have been a pop icon mainstay ever since they first debuted in the 2010 animated film “Despicable Me.” Some find that they have even overshadowed the main cast, taking the lead role in two spin-off films, “Minions” and “Minions: The Rise of Gru.” Their popularity...
To celebrate its diamond jubilee anniversary on August 9, the Singapore Embassy in Manila hosted a reception at Shangri-La The Fort in Bonifacio Global City on August 6. More than 1,000 guests from the government, business, diplomatic corps, NGOs, civil society, academia, and the media gathered to...
Sentosa is almost always a mandatory stop for any Singapore itinerary due to the various offerings of the island. Universal Studios Singapore alone is a major draw. There’s also always something new popping up that adds more to the list of must-see sites. Among the latest additions worth checking...
DAVAO CITY – Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte hit back at Philippine National Police chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III after showing his travel authority to Singapore approved by Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla as early as July 20. An online post from...
JT 's Manukan Grille is expanding its footprint in Singapore with the grand opening of its second location at IMM Mall, marking a year since the Filipino barbecue brand first brought its authentic flavors to the Lion City. In a statement, Joel Torre, JT Manukan founder and chief executive...
The Philippines and Singapore pledged to deepen cooperation on renewable energy, climate action, healthcare, and digital transformation, marking a new chapter in their bilateral partnership as Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong paid his first official visit to Manila on Wednesday, June 4. ...
President Marcos and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong vowed to deepen cooperation on digital leadership, defense, and sustainable development, calling the 56-year-old bilateral partnership “enduring” and “dynamic.” Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and President Ferdinand ...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. responded with brutal honesty to questions from Chinese military officials regarding the South China Sea territorial dispute during an assembly of defense and military leaders, along with other global officials, in Singapore over...
