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 »
Discover the history of the Chinese Battalion, the Chinese Filipino soldiers who fought during World War II and contributed to the Philippines' defense against Japanese invasion. Read more »
Nic Chien, the only child of singer-actress Lea Salonga, announced on Monday, November 17, 2025, that he underwent female-to-male (FTM) chest reconstruction surgery in September 2025. Read more »
Manny Pacquiao is no stranger to tough fights—but this time, the boxing legend won’t be throwing punches in the ring. Instead, he’ll be leading Team Philippines in Physical: Asia, the brand-new season of Netflix’s hit survival series Physical: 100. Read more »
In a country where most workers can barely make ends meet, the rise of “nepo babies” flaunting unearned wealth is a glaring reminder of how corruption breeds privilege across generations. Read more »
When we talk about Philippine independence, most of us remember two dates: June 12, 1898 and July 4, 1946. But the story of how the Philippines became a nation is not a straight line. It is a long, unfinished struggle marked by revolution, betrayal, resilience—and a fight to define who we are. Read more »
