The United States and the Philippines have launched a new joint military initiative aimed at bolstering deterrence and defense readiness in the South China Sea, amid escalating regional tensions and reports of continued Chinese incursions in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »
Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez insists everything is aboveboard, yet scrutiny from the Senate finance committee, led by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, has cast a shadow over the region’s infrastructure spending. Read more »
The Philippines is no stranger to outrage. Right now, the nation’s anger is focused on massive corruption scandals—rightfully so. But amid the flames of public fury, another group has been caught in the crossfire: influencers. Read more »
The municipality of Bolinao in Pangasinan has been hailed as the Destination of the Year by the Department of Tourism (DOT), a recognition that cements its place as North Luzon’s next big tourism hotspot. Read more »
Chiz Escudero’s fall was not sudden, but it was inevitable. For months, whispers circulated in the corridors of the Senate: the cerebral Escudero, more technocrat than tactician, had begun to lose favor with the powers that be. Read more »
Senators have urged schools to strengthen anti-bullying protocols amid a string of violent incidents involving students, stressing the need for swift and effective measures to ensure safe learning environments. Read more »
