This March, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) officially added gigil to its growing list of Philippine English words. Read more »
In 2024, the nation celebrated its 100th year of participation in the Summer Olympics in Paris with a pair of female boxers punching their way to success and a pocket-sized gymnast from a Manila neighborhood giving a performance of a lifetime. Read more »
Just days after the PBA Governors' Cup Finals, Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone is already focused on the next challenge—the second window of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers. Read more »
Gilas Pilipinas pulled off a major shock, stunning Latvia, 89-80, on their home court in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga. The victory marked the first time in over six decades that the Philippines defeated a European team in an official FIBA competition since the 1960 Rome Olympics. Read more »
In a celebration marking the return of the Pinangat Festival, the local government of Camalig in Albay province hosted a boodle fight on Friday, June 21, serving 3,000 pinangat dishes to residents, visitors, and tourists. Read more »
The remains of a legendary United States Navy submarine renowned during World War II has been uncovered, off the coast of Luzon. USS Harder, also known as "Hit 'em HARDER," was discovered by Tim Taylor's Lost 52 Projects. Read more »
