The Philippines could face worsening drought conditions and water shortages as a Very Strong El Niño develops in the tropical Pacific, with its effects expected to persist through the first half of 2027, PAGASA said. Read more »
All eyes will be on Davao in the regional film scene as the Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival (NgAFF) returns for its 10th edition, featuring more than 55 films from the Philippines and other parts of Asia. Read more »
ASEAN defense ministers concluded two days of meetings in Cebu with five new cooperation initiatives, joint statements and renewed calls for a South China Sea Code of Conduct. Read more »
Discover SM Mall green spaces, from MOA Sky and Sky Garden to upcoming indoor gardens at SM Megamall and SM Nuvali, for family and friends. Read more »
Long before Fidel Ramos became president of the Philippines, he was the 29th Filipino to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. And he was part of a small, extraordinary line of men whose stories rarely make it beyond military history circles, despite the scale of what they lived through. Read more »
Ramon Magsaysay’s 1953 presidential victory was more than a domestic political triumph. Backed by American advisers and CIA operative Edward Lansdale, his campaign reflected Washington’s Cold War strategy to contain communism and maintain US influence in Southeast Asia. His rise offers a closer look at the intersection of foreign intervention, electoral politics, and Philippine sovereignty. Read more »
