Eight more countries have joined the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) initiative as “valued partners,” as the Philippines, Japan, and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to accelerate infrastructure development and economic connectivity in the country. The development came during the 4th...
BEIJING (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his hotly anticipated talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the Iran war, trade and U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. The meat of the summit doesn 't start until Thursday, when the leaders hold bilateral talks,...
Friends, close friends falling into the pits of love, is a recurring theme in our movies. Think Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin in "Labs Kita, Okay Ka Lang?," the now-classic “friendzone” love story inspired by their real-life relationship. Then, comes along "Almost Us," a more...
BEIJING (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a state visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence. "We 're the two superpowers," Trump told reporters as he departed the White...
Prominent U.S. executives from Big Tech to agriculture have been invited to join President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, according to a White House official. Trumpleaves on Tuesday for Beijing to meet with President Xi Jinping. Aside from discussions about Iran, the two leaders are...
The United States (US) is taking the lead in the development of the long-delayed Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) through the funding of a new feasibility study, as part of its commitment to boost economic activity within the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC). The US Trade and Development...
The Philippines served as the final stop of K-pop girl group Apink ’s Asia tour, which concluded on May 10 at the UP Theater . “The light that has consistently shone on us for 15 years, Panda. Thank you, Manila,” the group posted on X following the concert. Composed of Park Chorong , Yoon...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Weeks before his trip to China, President Donald Trump was already predicting on social media that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, would "give me a big, fat hug when I get there." But Beijing 's deep economic ties to Iran, as well as trade tensions over tariff threats...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran 's Revolutionary Guard navy on Saturday warned that any attack on Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels would be met with a "heavy assault" on one of the U.S. bases in the region and enemy ships, even as a tenuous ceasefire appeared to be holding....
Filipino standout Andy Gemao has officially committed to play for Penn State Nittany Lions men 's basketball in the US NCAA Division I. No less than the Nittany Lions confirmed the commitment of the 19-year-old prospect through its social media accounts on Saturday, May 9, just hours after...
Against expectations, “Almost Us” ended up being one of the year’s most pleasant surprises, and a big part of that credit goes to Fyang Smith . Like many, I’ll admit I initially dismissed Fyang as just another overnight reality show breakout whose fame felt more tied to controversy than...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States military wrapped up the 41st iteration of “Exercise Balikatan” on Friday, May 8, at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City as defense and military leaders described the drills as preparation for “warfighting in the 21st century” amid...
