Open Pulitiklan.com and the country turns into a field of colored dots. Each one is a province or city, and each opens into a list of surnames and the relatives in public office who share them. “Kapag ang public office, family business,” the site says under its logo. 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 »
Former Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez asked the Supreme Court to nullify the Senate’s new impeachment conviction threshold in the Sara Duterte trial. Read more »
According to the NCMH, more young people are reaching out for help as suicide-related concerns make up a growing share of calls to the government’s mental health crisis hotline. Read more »
Stories about nature, family, abuse, and people whose struggles often go unheard took center stage at the 6th Hundred Islands Film Festival (HIFF), as emerging filmmakers earned top honors for their powerful short films. Read more »
The Philippines welcomed 4.11 million foreign tourists in 2026. Where are they going, and which destinations could benefit next? Read more »
