Independent singer-songwriter Mariah Deborah rose to No. 1 in the Philippines with “Na Para Bang,” a song that grew from personal feelings into a viral hit. Read more »
The Philippines is sending 69 athletes to the 5th Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, from October 18 to 24, aiming to surpass its previous medal haul despite the absence of chess. Read more »
A magnitude 8.3 earthquake along the Manila Trench could generate a tsunami with waves reaching up to 5.5 meters, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned on Tuesday, October 13. Read more »
With the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) back in parts of Metro Manila, police are warning motorists against fake traffic violation notices designed to steal money and personal information. Read more »
More Filipinos are looking to travel overseas despite rising airfares and disruptions to international flights, with visa applications from the Philippines increasing by 20 percent in the first eight months of 2026. Read more »
A viral video from the 2017 Marawi siege showed a soldier carrying coffee through a firefight. Here’s the story behind the moment. Read more »
