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 »
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 »
From caring for the family to building a career, Filipino women continue to navigate expectations about what their role should be. Read more »
Malacañang urged Sen. Bato dela Rosa to surrender over an ICC arrest warrant as Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla warned that a forced arrest could risk thousands of lives. Read more »
The China-Philippines diplomatic dispute has spilled onto social media, with the Chinese Embassy in Manila responding directly to Philippine lawmakers, senators and government officials through a series of Facebook posts as calls grow to declare Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata. Read more »
Pandemic-era relationships, financial pressures, and the Philippines’ lack of divorce law help explain the challenges young married couples face when seeking to end their marriages. Read more »
