Philippines

Stratworks Is Winning Over Major Philippine Brands — And Its Latest Awards Hint at What Comes Next

MANILA, Philippines — Stratworks is strengthening its relationships with some of the Philippines’ biggest brands as the communications agency expands its work across consumer marketing, corporate social responsibility, digital engagement and experiential campaigns. The agency’s latest momentum was highlighted at the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards, where work involving Jollibee, PLDT and Xiaomi earned multiple recognitions. The results build on Stratworks’ earlier wins at the Marketing Excellence

5d

Business

Chinese National Nabbed in Alleged Visa Scam — NBI Uncovers What Was Behind the Operation

MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese national has been arrested by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in connection with an alleged visa-processing scam, according to a report by the Manila Standard. The arrest comes amid intensified Philippine government efforts to crack down on fraud schemes involving foreign nationals, immigration-related transactions and other forms of organized criminal activity. Authorities have increasingly warned the public to be cautious when dealing with

5d

Philippines

Bong Go Warns Filipinos as Indonesia Haze Reaches PH—But the Biggest Health Risk May Be What You Can’t See

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Christopher “Bong” Go is urging Filipinos to take the health threat from haze drifting from Indonesia seriously as government agencies continue monitoring elevated levels of fine particulate pollution in several parts of the country. The warning comes as smoke from forest and land fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, has crossed national borders and affected portions of the Philippines, with authorities recording unhealthy air-quality readings in several areas. The Dep

5d

Philippines

Taguig POSO Personnel Allegedly Blocked Ombudsman Probe — Then Police Stepped In

MANILA, Philippines — A confrontation between Taguig City Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) personnel and investigators from the Office of the Ombudsman has added another explosive twist to the growing controversy over alleged anomalous flood-control, slope-protection and reclamation projects in the city. Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said several Taguig POSO personnel were arrested after allegedly attempting to prevent Ombudsman investigators from conducting an inspection in an area linked to

5d

Philippines

PNP Finds SIM Registration Loopholes—Now a Major Crackdown Could Be Coming

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police is pushing for a review of the country’s SIM Registration Act after its Anti-Cybercrime Group identified loopholes that authorities say are being exploited in scams, identity-related crimes and other illegal online activities. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has directed the police legal team to examine Republic Act No. 11934, or the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act, and recommend possible amendments. The move come

5d

Philippines

AboitizPower Wins Major Employer Brand Award—Here’s What’s Behind Its Workplace Transformation

MANILA, Philippines — AboitizPower has earned fresh recognition for its efforts to transform its employer brand, strengthening its position as one of the Philippine companies seeking to attract, develop and retain talent amid a rapidly changing energy industry. The power company was recognized with the Best Employer Brand Transformation Journey award at the TalentView People Insight Awards 2026, an awards program recognizing organizations and leaders across the Philippines and ASEAN for achieve

5d

Philippines

NLEX Flood Crisis Triggers Government Warning: Expressway Operators Told to Act Before Disaster Strikes

MANILA, Philippines — The government is demanding a more proactive approach from expressway operators after severe flooding in Pampanga triggered massive traffic disruptions on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), leaving motorists stranded for hours and exposing weaknesses in emergency traffic management. Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Acting Chairman Greg Pua Jr. has ordered regional offices to strengthen coordination with expressway operators and ensure that motor

5d

Business

From One Iloilo Grill to a ₱100-Billion Food Empire: The Untold Rise of Mang Inasal

What started as a small grilled-chicken restaurant in Iloilo more than two decades ago has grown into one of the Philippines’ most recognizable homegrown fast-food brands. The story of Mang Inasal is not simply about chicken, unlimited rice, or a successful acquisition by Jollibee Foods Corp. It is a story about spotting an underserved market, understanding Filipino tastes and building a provincial concept into a nationwide powerhouse. Founded by entrepreneur Edgar “Injap” Sia II, Mang Inasal

5d

China

Chinese Jets Locked Their Radar on 3 Philippine Aircraft Over Scarborough Shoal—What Happened Next?

MANILA, Philippines — Tensions in the West Philippine Sea have taken a more dangerous turn after armed Chinese military aircraft reportedly locked their radar systems onto three Philippine aircraft during an encounter over the disputed Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal, on September 2. The incident involved at least three Chinese JL-10 advanced trainer aircraft carrying live PL-5 short-range air-to-air missiles, according to footage released by the People's Liberation Army (PLA)

5d

Philippines

Duterte Defense Moves to Rewrite ICC Charges—But What Happens Next Could Change the Trial

THE HAGUE — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to order prosecutors to refile the charges against him, arguing that the current charging document does not clearly define the specific acts he must defend against. The defense motion, dated August 31 and led by British lawyer Peter Haynes, argues that the prosecution’s description of the alleged crimes remains too broad because it identifies incidents as “illustrative” and “non

5d