South Korea is still the Philippines’ leading source of foreign tourists in 2024, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Read more »
This isn’t about being anti-worker — it’s about being more in touch with realities on the ground. A wage hike without structural reform is akin to fixing a roof using duct tape, in the middle of a storm. Read more »
A new mix of familiar names and fresh faces is entering the Philippine Senate on June 30, 2025. With promises ranging from healthcare reform to green infrastructure and food security, the 12 newly elected senators are expected to shape the country’s legislative direction in the coming years. Read more »
The Philippines is celebrating a major achievement in currency innovation as its First Philippine Polymer Banknote Series (FPPBS) was named “Best New Banknote or Banknote Series” by the International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA). Read more »
Catanduanes Governor-elect Patrick Azanza has thrown his full support behind the national government's plan to establish a naval base on Panay Island in Bagamanoc, Catanduanes. Read more »
More than nine months after it was stolen on July 3, 2024, the painting known as "Mango Harvesters", an 88-year-old artwork by national artist Fernando Amorsolo that was on display at a museum in Silay City, Negros Occidental, was returned. Read more »
