Category: Philippines

Entertainment

Bea Alonzo Breaks Her Silence on Her ‘Wife Era’—But Says Nothing About Shirley Kuan’s Sudden Exit

MANILA, Philippines — Bea Alonzo may be embracing a happy new chapter in her personal life, but one question surrounding her professional circle continues to draw attention: the sudden resignation of her longtime manager, Shirley Kuan. The actress recently spoke warmly about married life and her so-called “wife era,” sharing her excitement over this new stage with husband Vincent Co. However, Bea did not address the controversy surrounding Kuan's departure—a silence that comes as the former tal

August 28, 2026

Business

Ninja Van Is No Longer Just Delivering Parcels—What Its Riders Are Seeing Could Change How Businesses Operate

For years, logistics companies have largely been judged by one simple measure: how efficiently they can get a package from point A to point B. But Ninja Van Philippines is pushing that idea further. The technology-enabled logistics company has introduced Ninja FieldSight, an AI-powered retail intelligence platform designed to turn observations gathered through its nationwide delivery operations into actionable information for businesses. The goal is ambitious: help brands gain faster visibili

August 28, 2026

Philippines

Philippines Now Has ASEAN’s Highest Adolescent HIV Infection Rate—And the Numbers Are Raising Alarm

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has recorded the highest estimated rate of new HIV infections among adolescents in Southeast Asia, marking a dramatic reversal from 25 years ago when the country was among the region’s least affected, newly released UNICEF data shows. The estimated HIV incidence among Filipinos aged 15 to 19 reached 0.49 new infections per 1,000 uninfected adolescents in 2025, according to UNICEF’s latest epidemiological data for children and adolescents. That is equivalent

August 28, 2026

Philippines

Meta Makes Major Commitment to PH Authorities—What Happens When an Online Threat Is Detected?

MANILA, Philippines — Meta has committed to cooperate more closely with Philippine authorities by providing certain user information when a potential threat to public safety—particularly involving children—is identified, according to Senator Risa Hontiveros. The commitment, Hontiveros said, could allow authorities to receive subscriber information and traffic data before a suspected threat escalates into an actual attack. The development emerged after members of the senator's staff joined a Ph

August 28, 2026

Philippines

Robin Padilla’s Alias Defense Sparks Firestorm: Palace and Groups Ask—Can Heroes Really Be Compared to Confidential Fund Recipients?

MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Robin Padilla’s attempt to draw a parallel between aliases used by Filipino heroes and historical figures and the unusual names appearing in documents tied to the Office of the Vice President’s confidential funds has triggered a growing political backlash, with Malacañang and civil society groups arguing that the comparison misses a crucial distinction. The controversy unfolded during the impeachment proceedings involving Vice President Sara Duterte, where Pa

August 28, 2026

Entertainment

Lisa Macuja-Elizalde Is Walking Again—But Her Next Chapter With Two Artificial Hips Is Just Beginning

MANILA, Philippines — For decades, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde made audiences gasp with every graceful leap, turn and landing on the ballet stage. Now, the celebrated Filipina prima ballerina is inspiring a new generation with something far more personal: taking her first steps toward recovery after undergoing hip replacement surgery. Macuja-Elizalde, one of the Philippines' most celebrated cultural icons and the longtime artistic force behind Ballet Manila, has begun walking again following surgery t

August 28, 2026

Business

From Davao Farms to Saudi Arabia: Two More Filipino Crops Are Now Heading Overseas—And This Could Be Just the Beginning

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Saudi Arabian market is opening its doors wider to Philippine-grown produce, with chayote and sweet potato now joining bananas and singkamas in a growing stream of agricultural exports from the Davao Region to Jeddah. The latest shipment, sent off from Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte on August 26, signals more than just another overseas delivery. For local farmers and agribusinesses, it could be an encouraging sign that international buyers are beginning to look beyond

August 28, 2026

Philippines

A Mother Heard the News Every Parent Fears—Nearly a Decade Later, She’s Still Searching for Answers

MANILA, Philippines — Nearly a decade after her son was killed, a mother is once again recounting the night that changed her life forever—this time as families of victims of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs continue their long search for truth, accountability and justice. Luzviminda Siapo’s son, Raymart, was killed in March 2017 at the height of Duterte’s anti-drug campaign. His case has now become one of the stories being examined by an independent, civilian-led Truth Com

August 28, 2026

Philippines

Warehouse Fire Sends Thick Smoke Over Valenzuela—What Sparked the Blaze?

VALENZUELA CITY, Philippines — A fire broke out at a warehouse in Barangay Lingunan, Valenzuela City, prompting an intense response from firefighters and sending concern across the industrial area on Thursday night. Initial reports said the blaze started at around 7 p.m. on August 27 and quickly escalated to the third alarm, indicating the need for additional firefighting resources. Firefighters worked for hours to contain the flames before the situation was eventually brought under control. T

August 28, 2026

Philippines

Loren Legarda’s Absence Explained? Gatchalian Reveals She Is Battling a ‘Serious’ Illness

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Loren Legarda remains on medical leave and is dealing with what Senate President Win Gatchalian described as a “serious” illness, shedding new light on the veteran lawmaker's continued absence from Senate proceedings. Gatchalian told reporters that he was aware of Legarda's condition because of their personal friendship but stressed that details about her illness should remain private. According to the Senate leader, Legarda herself had previously told him that sh

August 28, 2026