News Philippines: Heavy rains loom over Luzon, Western Visayas as habagat strengthens
MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rains are expected to persist across parts of Luzon and western Visayas early next week as the southwest monsoon, or habagat, intensifies, the state weather bureau said Saturday. During the 5 p.m. weather advisory, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather specialist Daniel Villamil said monsoon rains could become heavy by Monday or Tuesday due to the influence of...
News Philippines: The Great Samsung TV Sale is happening in the Philippines until August 31
For those looking to upgrade to a new television, the Great Samsung TV Sale is live now in the Philippines, featuring a bunch of big deals.
News Philippines: Reform or Reset? Ending the Corruption Cycle in the Philippines
Public anger has reached such a pitch that even jailing corrupt contractors or filing cases against officials may not be sufficient. A corruption scandal in the Philippines continues to unfold, with ...
News Philippines: Philippine Authorities Call Out Alleged Chinese Election Interference
Intelligence agencies have warned that China-affiliated entities are “amplifying divisive political discourse” ahead of the midterm elections on May 12. Philippine authorities have flagged the alleged ...
News Philippines: Philippines stages school safety drill after shootings
By Adrian Portugal and Eloisa Lopez BULACAN, Philippines, Sept 3 (Reuters) - As an alarm warning of an active shooter threat blared through a Philippine public school on Thursday, students and teachers moved swiftly into action. Some students helped ...
News Philippines: Workforce shortages and limited public hospital capacity remain major barriers to stroke care in the Philippines, new report finds
Workforce shortages and limited public hospital capacity remain barriers to stroke care in the Philippines, according to a new report, Strengthening Stroke System Readiness Across ASEAN, unveiled today by Siemens Healthineers at Hospital Management Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.
News Philippines: Philippines joins Asia’s push for stronger online age checks
The Philippines joins Asia's push for stronger online age checks as Roblox adopts PhilSys and Meta agrees to tougher child safety and enforcement measures.
News Philippines: Philippine police sergeant recommended for criminal charges over school shooting
MANILA: Prosecutors have recommended filing criminal charges against a Philippine police staff sergeant whose service-issued pistol was taken by her 14-year-old nephew and used in a deadly school ...
News Philippines: IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag to open new chapter for Philippine triathlon
MANILA, Philippines — Laoag City is set to open a new chapter in Philippine triathlon history as it welcomes IRONMAN 70.3 in 2027, bringing one of the world’s most recognized endurance events to ...
News Philippines: YADEA and J&T Express Philippines Sign Strategic Agreement to Advance Electric Last-Mile Delivery
Yadea Philippines and J&T Express have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in the local logistics sector. Manila will serve as the pilot with 1,000 units rolling out initially, followed by nationwide expansion.
News Philippines: Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities: Defence chief
The Philippines has shifted its security focus from internal threats to external security as tensions rise with Beijing in the South China Sea ...
News Philippines: Philippines reopening to tourism next month
The Philippines will grant entry to visitors vaccinated against Covid-19 from February 10, its government said on January 28, in an effort to boost a tourism sector decimated by the pandemic. The ...
News Philippines: Philippines convenes ASEAN space forum
The Philippines has convened the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Space Forum to advance dialogue on space diplomacy, regional cooperation and the responsible use of outer space.
News Philippines: YADEA Expands Presence in the Philippines with Three New Flagship Stores in Cebu
CEBU, Philippines, Aug. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global electric mobility brand YADEA on Saturday announced the opening of three new flagship stores in Cebu, Philippines. The milestone marks another important step in the company's expansion across the Philippine market and reinforces its long-term commitment to Southeast Asia.
News Philippines: Philippines’ 50 Richest 2026: Ports Billionaire Enrique Razon Jr. Takes The Top Spot After Nearly Doubling His Wealth
A slump in infrastructure investment and a weaker peso bring down fortunes despite improving investor sentiment.
News Philippines: 8 plays, 1 reality: Bicol theater unpacks hard-hitting local issues
Unflinching and raw, this Bicol theater festival uses culinary metaphors to expose bitter realities in some of the region’s provinces ...
News Philippines: Philippines President Marcos forced to address country’s high electricity rates
System loss charge is a fee on electricity that enters a distribution network but is lost before reaching end-users. It accounts for roughly 6% of a typical Filipino household’s monthly expense.
News Philippines: 3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say; 2 students arrested
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
