Alex Eala's 2026 Season, from a First WTA Title to World No. 15

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 »

You have paid your respects at a wake and are ready to head home. But first, someone insists on making one more stop. What is pagpag, and why do some Filipinos believe it keeps spirits from following them home? Read more »

Anting-anting, Filipino amulets believed to offer supernatural protection, have long been associated with faith, folklore, and historical struggles, including accounts of revolutionaries wearing prayer-marked shirts to protect themselves from bullets. Read more »

SB19, XONARA, and J2X will share the stage at One Zone Fest on Oct. 24 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, celebrating P-pop and OPM. Read more »

Carlos Yulo advances to the floor exercise and vault finals at the 2026 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Read more »