Category: Philippines

Business

Why Is Protein Becoming Harder to Put on the Filipino Table? The Answer May Start With Corn

For many Filipino families, inflation is not a number discussed in economic reports. It is a question asked at the market: Can we still afford eggs? Chicken? Pork? And behind those everyday decisions is an ingredient most consumers rarely think about—corn. Corn may not always appear on the Filipino dinner plate, but it plays a crucial role in getting affordable chicken, pork and eggs there. As a major component of animal feed, changes in the cost and supply of corn can ripple through the lives

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Truck Brakes Fail on Cotabato Highway, Leaving Two Dead in Horrific Crash

COTABATO, Philippines — What was supposed to be a routine delivery of cement ended in tragedy after a truck reportedly suffered a mechanical failure and crashed along a highway in Makilala, Cotabato, killing two men and injuring its driver. The accident happened on Friday, August 28, along an uphill stretch of the Cotabato-Davao Highway in Purok Centro, Barangay Malasila, according to authorities. Police identified the fatalities as truck helpers Edwin Quiretan and Felipe Datulayta, while the

August 29, 2026

Philippines

DepEd Secures 105 Textbook Titles After a Decade of Shortages — But Only 37% of Schools Have Completed This Crucial Step

MANILA, Philippines — After breaking through a decade-long textbook procurement bottleneck, the Department of Education is turning its attention to an equally difficult challenge: making sure the books it bought actually reach the classrooms that need them. DepEd is expanding the use of its Learning Resource Management and Information System, or LRMIS, a digital platform designed to give education officials a clearer school-by-school picture of textbook inventories, deliveries, shortages and su

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Dwight Ramos Says Gilas’ Four-Game Collapse Taught Them How to Beat Jordan — Now an Even Bigger Test Awaits

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas did not simply forget the four straight defeats that threatened to derail its FIBA World Cup qualifying campaign. According to Dwight Ramos, the national team carried those losses with it — and finally turned the lessons into a victory when it mattered most. The Philippines clawed back from an early 18-point deficit before escaping Jordan, 82-81, in overtime Friday night at the Mall of Asia Arena, snapping a four-game losing streak and injecting new life in

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Filipino Green Card Holder Deported, Filipina Nurse Detained by ICE—What’s Happening to Pinoys in America?

Two separate cases involving Filipinos have drawn fresh attention to the increasingly কঠোর immigration enforcement climate in the United States—a longtime green card holder was deported after a final removal order, while a 22-year-old Filipina nurse with valid work authorization remains in immigration custody as her family seeks answers. The cases have sparked concern among Filipino communities in the US, particularly as immigration enforcement policies increasingly affect people with different

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Pokémon Mania Is Exploding Worldwide — And the Craze May Be Bigger Than Ever

SAN FRANCISCO — Three decades after Pikachu and the Pokémon universe first captured the imagination of millions, the global phenomenon is proving that it still has plenty of power left. Pokémon fever is sweeping across generations once again, with an estimated 50,000 fans from around the world converging in San Francisco for the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and the inaugural Pokémon XP fan experience — one of the biggest celebrations of the franchise in recent memory. The three-day event a

August 29, 2026

Business

Meralco Crews on Alert as Heavy Rains Threaten New Power Outages—Will Your Area Be Next?

MANILA, Philippines — With heavy rains continuing to threaten parts of Luzon, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has placed its crews on alert as severe weather raises the risk of power interruptions in areas across its franchise territory. The move comes as the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, continues to bring rains to large parts of the country. PAGASA said monsoon rains are expected over several areas in Luzon, while Metro Manila and nearby provinces, including Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Freddy Ibrahim Thrives in Front of 12,294 Gilas Fans — But One Final Play Erased His 22-Point Masterclass

MANILA, Philippines — Freddy Ibrahim walked into a packed Mall of Asia Arena surrounded by thousands of Gilas Pilipinas supporters, heard the noise directed at Jordan and responded in perhaps the most dangerous way possible: by playing better. The Jordan guard erupted for 22 points, five assists, four rebounds and four steals, repeatedly punishing the Philippines from the perimeter in a dramatic FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers battle that eventually ended with Gilas escaping, 82

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Claudine Barretto Calls Kitty Duterte Her ‘Baby Sister’—Then Their Davao Dinner Sets Social Media Abuzz

Actress Claudine Barretto gave fans a glimpse of her close bond with Veronica “Kitty” Duterte, affectionately referring to the youngest daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte as her “pretty little baby sister” after they shared dinner in Davao City. In a social media post featuring moments from their gathering, Barretto shared photos and a short video with Duterte and several companions. One image showed the actress warmly embracing Kitty, while her caption made their apparent friendship

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Barbers Warns Against ‘Double Standard’ in Sara Duterte Trial — But the Real Test Is Whether Senator-Judges Will Police Their Own

MANILA, Philippines — The battle over Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial is no longer confined to the evidence being presented inside the Senate. A new dispute is emerging over what the people involved in the historic proceedings can say outside the impeachment courtroom — and whether the same restrictions will actually be enforced against everyone. House impeachment team adviser and spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers warned Saturday that there should be no double standard in enforci

August 29, 2026