Ten Filipinos from different fields of the arts have been named National Artists for 2025, earning the country’s highest recognition for contributions to Philippine arts and letters. Read more »
The Philippines is confronting a difficult budget equation as it seeks to strengthen its military while meeting the growing cost of pensions for military and uniformed personnel (MUP). Read more »
The Philippine government has reaffirmed that Batanes is part of the country's sovereign territory, dismissing claims by some Chinese researchers that questioned Manila's ownership of the northernmost island province. Read more »
The Philippines and the United States mark 75 years of the Mutual Defense Treaty, reaffirming their shared commitment to regional peace, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Read more »
The City Government of Marikina has rolled out its “Summer Is Cool sa Marikina” initiative, officially opening the program on Friday as it continues to welcome participants for its series of free workshops. Read more »
The Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center has launched the country’s first Single-Port Robotic Surgical System, marking a major leap toward advanced, minimally invasive surgery. Using just a 2.5 cm incision, the Toumai system promises smaller scars, less pain, and faster recovery for patients. Read more »
