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Albay Declares State of Calamity as Dengue Cases Surge, Death Toll Hits 14
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — Albay has declared a state of calamity over the province’s worsening dengue situation, as reported infections climbed to…
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Japan’s Hotel Boom Hits a Wall as Construction Costs Force Developers to Rethink Big Projects
Japan’s hotel industry is facing an unexpected problem: there are plenty of travelers, but building enough new hotels is becoming increasingly difficult.…
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Mayday’s Ashin Introduced as “From China” at Apple Launch, Sparking Taiwan Identity Debate
A brief celebrity introduction at Apple’s latest iPhone launch has unexpectedly ignited a political and identity debate after Mayday frontman Ashin was…
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Park Hae-il Puts Press Freedom and Integrity at the Heart of The Assassin(s)
South Korean actor Park Hae-il is bringing questions of truth, journalism and integrity to the center of The Assassin(s), an ambitious new…
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Explainer: Jeonse — Korea’s “Homeownership Shortcut” That Became a Magnet for Housing Fraud
South Korea’s jeonse system was once viewed as one of the country’s most distinctive answers to expensive housing. Instead of paying rent…
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DTI Eyes Creative Industry as New Growth Engine for Cordillera Economy
BAGUIO CITY — The Cordillera Administrative Region is looking beyond its traditional economic strengths, with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)…
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South Cotabato Sees More Violent Extremists Surrender as Government Pushes Reintegration
SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — A growing number of former members of violent extremist groups are laying down their arms in South Cotabato,…
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2027 Philippine Holidays: Malacañang Expected to Set Official Calendar as Filipinos Plan Long Weekends
Filipinos looking ahead to 2027 holidays, long weekends and travel plans may want to hold off before treating circulating holiday calendars as…
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US Open 2026: Top Four Women’s Seeds Make History as All-American Men’s Semifinal Grabs Spotlight
The 2026 US Open has entered a decisive stage, producing a rare combination of history on the women’s side and renewed American…
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Korean Musicians Push Back Against Short-Form Culture With Films and Long-Form Music
SEOUL — In an entertainment world increasingly built around seconds-long clips, viral hooks and algorithm-driven discovery, a group of Korean musicians is…