Category: Philippines

Entertainment

Heart Evangelista and Raymond Gutierrez Are Trading Cryptic Posts—But Their History Makes the Timing Hard to Ignore

MANILA, Philippines — A string of cryptic social-media posts involving Heart Evangelista and Raymond Gutierrez has sent Philippine showbiz watchers into overdrive, reviving questions about whether two personalities who once moved in the same entertainment and fashion circles are now caught in a quiet war of words. But behind the viral speculation is a much longer story involving an old management dispute, fashion-week controversy, fan wars and a friendship that has already endured public tensio

August 23, 2026

Philippines

Philippines Set to Require EV Chargers in Parking Lots — But Can the Power Grid and Building Owners Keep Up?

MANILA, Philippines — Finding a place to charge an electric vehicle could soon become easier for Filipino motorists as the Department of Energy (DOE) prepares to require qualifying public and private buildings to allocate part of their parking spaces for electric vehicle charging stations. The planned policy, expected to be released through a DOE circular, is aimed at turning more parking areas into potential charging hubs and addressing one of the biggest concerns facing current and prospectiv

August 23, 2026

Philippines

15-Year-Old Taken Into Custody Over Alleged Online School Shooting Threats in Valencia City

VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON — Authorities have taken a 15-year-old student into custody following alleged online threats warning of a possible shooting attack against students and school personnel in Valencia City, Bukidnon. The case has raised alarm among the local community as authorities move to prevent the threats from turning into actual violence. According to reports from Bombo Radyo Malaybalay and the Philippine Daily Inquirer, police launched an investigation after threatening material cir

August 23, 2026

Philippines

Marcos Mobilizes All Government Agencies for Filipino Creatives—But Can a ₱2.12-Trillion Industry Finally Break Through?

MANILA, Philippines — From Filipino films and music to animation, design, digital content and homegrown brands, the country's creative talent is getting a major government-wide push. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed national government agencies and instrumentalities—including government-owned or -controlled corporations—to support the celebration of Philippine Creative Industries Month (PCIM) this September, signaling a broader effort to turn Filipino creativity into jobs, investm

August 23, 2026

Philippines

Five Mindoro Fishermen Vanished for Days as Rough Seas Pounded the Coast—Where They Were Finally Found Surprised Their Families

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — A fishing trip that turned into a days-long ordeal ended in relief after five fishermen reported missing off Occidental Mindoro were found alive and in good condition, authorities confirmed. The Philippine Coast Guard said Romnick Temenia, 35; Ronelio Temenia, 33; Arjhay Ortea, 30; Aldrin Bonilia, 34; and Agustin Ramirez, 50, were located in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, after their fishing boat was forced to seek shelter from strong winds and rough seas. The

August 23, 2026

Philippines

Philippines-Japan Defense Pact Takes Effect: What the New Military Deal Could Mean for the Indo-Pacific

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Japan have taken another major step toward closer defense cooperation after a new military logistics agreement officially entered into force on August 22, 2026, allowing the two countries' armed forces to provide supplies and services to one another during approved joint activities. The agreement, formally known as the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA), is designed to make cooperation between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and

August 23, 2026

Philippines

Filipino Degrees Could Soon Open More Doors Abroad—But One Major Step Still Stands in the Way

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino students and graduates could soon find it easier to have their higher education qualifications recognized across the Asia-Pacific, as the Philippines moves closer to formally joining the Tokyo Convention, an international agreement aimed at making the recognition of academic credentials fairer and more transparent. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said the country's proposed accession to the Asia-Pacific Regional Convention on the Recognition of Qualifica

August 23, 2026

Entertainment

Derek Ramsay Says He’s ‘Not a Smuggler’—But What Customs Found in His Porsche 918’s Paper Trail Raises a Much Bigger Question

MANILA, Philippines — Actor Derek Ramsay is pushing back against suggestions that he was involved in smuggling as government scrutiny of his ultra-rare Porsche 918 Spyder expands from an alleged fake-license-plate controversy to questions about how the multimillion-peso hypercar was declared when it entered the Philippines. “I’m not a smuggler,” Ramsay maintained as he addressed the latest allegations surrounding the vehicle, saying he is prepared to cooperate with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) j

August 23, 2026

Business

Brazil Is Taking a Bigger Bite of the Philippine Meat Market—But What Happens to Local Prices and Producers Next?

MANILA, Philippines — Brazil is rapidly strengthening its position in the Philippine meat market, with beef, pork and other animal proteins flowing into the country at increasingly significant volumes as demand for imported meat continues to rise. The latest figures show that this is no longer just a beef story. Brazil has emerged as one of the Philippines’ most important foreign meat suppliers, and industry groups are now looking beyond Metro Manila for the next stage of growth. According to

August 23, 2026

Philippines

DPWH Races to Repair Flood-Damaged Metro Manila Roads—But Fresh EDSA Potholes Raise a Bigger Question

MANILA, Philippines — With the weather finally offering a brief window of relief after days of heavy monsoon rains and flooding, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has shifted into high gear, working overtime to repair damaged roads across Metro Manila. But the massive repair effort comes as the agency faces renewed scrutiny over potholes that recently appeared on a newly rehabilitated section of EDSA—raising a question many motorists are asking: Are Metro Manila's roads simply

August 23, 2026