The Bureau of Immigration detained three Chinese nationals in Parañaque for alleged identity theft, overstaying, and visa violations. Authorities continue crackdowns on foreign nationals abusing Philippine immigration laws. Read more »
Central Visayas has remained the Philippines’ most visited region by foreign travelers for 25 consecutive years. A long-term audit by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) showed the region recorded 31.5 million foreign arrivals from 2000 to 2024, the highest among all regions, surpassing even Metro Manila. Read more »
From trade and cuisine to family traditions, Chinese culture has shaped Filipino life for centuries. Discover how Chinoy heritage continues to influence identity, food, and customs in the Philippines. Read more »
Health officials in Bicol are scaling up preventive care efforts as the region rolls out an extensive free cancer screening campaign aimed at protecting women and reducing deaths linked to late-stage diagnosis. Read more »
Before foreign rule left its mark, life in the Philippine archipelago followed rhythms already its own. Communities were built around shared values, lived traditions, and deep connections to nature - forming identities that did not need colonization to exist. Read more »
United States President Donald Trump offers the Philippines a seat in the U.S.-initiated Board of Peace as part of Washington’s broader push to build a multinational platform focused on global peacebuilding and post-conflict recovery. Read more »
