The Philippine government demanded that North Korea "immediately cease" its missile testing in response to its most recent round of short-range ballistic missile launches into the East Sea. Read more »
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. recently signed two landmark laws—Republic Act No. 12064, the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, and Republic Act No. 12065, the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act—further solidifying the country’s control over its vast maritime domain. Read more »
According to the DOH, the Philippines will preside over the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland, in May 2025. Members of the Western Pacific Regional Office of the World Health Organization proposed the Philippines to be the organization's next president. Read more »
Carnival Cruise Line, considered one of the biggest cruise lines in the world, arrived in Manila for the first time ever. From Singapore, the ship is traveling across the Pacific for 25 days to reach Long Beach, California, in the United States. Read more »
A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report has highlighted a pressing health issue: Filipinos face a significantly higher risk of dying from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) compared to others in the Western Pacific region. Read more »
Rodelio "Waway" Saway, a distinguished leader of the Talaandig tribe in Bukidnon, is at the forefront of an artistic renaissance that celebrates Indigenous heritage. Read more »
