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Which provinces obtained the highest voter turnout?
MANILA, Philippines – The provinces of Siquijor, Abra, and Camiguin recorded the highest voter turnout in the 2025 Philippine elections as of 2:20 pm on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, with 97.23% of results...
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IN DATA: Aquino, Pangilinan, and Marcoleta’s surprise climb into the Magic 12
MANILA, Philippines – They spent months in the survey shadows — then stole the spotlight on election day. Bam Aquino, Kiko Pangilinan, and Rodante Marcoleta, once written off as longshots, broke into...
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Pope Leo XIV, in first known call with foreign leader, speaks to Ukraine’s...
Pope Leo XIV had a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, May 12, and spoke about ceasefire proposals, Zelenskyy said, in the first known conversation between the...
View Article2030 Youth Force PH Partners with ODD ONE OUT Productions for “Tiger Letter”...
In our continued pursuit of amplifying youth voices and promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 2030 Youth Force in the Philippines is partnering with ODD ONE OUT Productions, a...
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Dutertes sweep their local races in Davao City
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Nothing is mightier than the Duterte name in Davao City. That much has been proven by members of the Duterte family who swept the local races in the May 12 elections. With...
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Upset in Albay: Joey Salceda loses in gubernatorial race
ALBAY, Philippines – Contrary to pre-election surveys and expectations, former Albay governor Noel Rosal has defeated Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda in a very close contest for...
View ArticleMabrewhay! Local craft beer festival to run from May 16 to 18
MANILA, Philippines — Fancy an ice-cold glass of beer (or two) in this heat? The first summer craft beer festival is all set from Friday to Sunday, May 16 to 18, at Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati...
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Growing use of AI in cybercrimes as exploits, stolen credentials increase –...
MANILA, Philippines – Cybersecurity firm Fortinet, in their 2025 Global Threat Landscape Report released in May, found threat actors are relying more on AI and automation to enhance their attacks....
View ArticleDMW eyes charges vs ex-OWWA chief Ignacio over alleged fund misuse
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is looking into the filing of a case related to the P1.4-billion deal that led to the sacking of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration...
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FACT CHECK: Duterte not released from ICC detention
Claim: A Facebook video shows the arrival of former president Rodrigo Duterte at the Manila airport following his release from the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) detention center. Rating: FALSE...
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Rhythm game ‘RiBeat!’ by UP Mindanao alum among winners of DTI contest for...
MANILA, Philippines – The rhythm game RiBeat! won the Department of Trade and Industry’s Young Creatives Challenge Season 2 under the game development category, the government agency announced in an...
View Article[OPINION] From Gomburza to Cardinal Tagle
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle was given another honored role before the Catholic faithful: to present the fisherman’s ring at the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, right at the heart of Roman Catholicism....
View ArticleBold ‘baby steps’: Rianne Malixi launches The Big Leap Camp in junior golf
MANILA, Philippines – It’s all systems go for the reigning US Women’s Amateur and US Girls Junior champion. Filipina teen golfer Rianne Malixi unveiled on Tuesday, May 20, The Big Leap Camp, a...
View ArticleShow of goodwill? Perpetual officially ‘hands over’ top prospect Lebron Daep...
MANILA, Philippines – As controversial transfers remain rampant in Philippine collegiate sports, Perpetual Help bucked the trend in an unusual show of goodwill, officially “handing over” top high...
View ArticleIsrael’s aid access to Gaza insufficient, offensive must stop, France says
PARIS, France – Israel’s easing of humanitarian aid access to Gaza is insufficient, France’s foreign minister said on Tuesday, May 20, warning its ally that the new offensive on Gaza had to stop or...
View ArticleVoters raise privacy concerns over display of personal information in polling...
ILOILO, Philippines — Some voters were concerned when their personal information — including full names, home addresses, and photos — were posted outside polling precincts, opening the possibility...
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IN PHOTOS: Pahiyas Festival brings color anew to streets of Lucban
QUEZON PROVINCE, Philippines – After a plentiful harvest season, the municipality of Lucban, Quezon celebrates the Pahiyas Festival with colorful houses, carabaos pulling paragos decorated with fresh...
View ArticleIndonesia’s Attorney General’s Office arrests CEO of textile giant Sritex
JAKARTA, Indonesia – The president director of bankrupt Indonesian textile giant Sritex has been arrested as part of a corruption investigation, Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office said on...
View ArticlePhilippines, rejoice! Dolly de Leon, Jon Jon Briones join ‘Avatar: The Last...
MANILA, Philippines – The second season of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender has wrapped filming, and fans in the Philippines have even more reason to be excited as two...
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Ex-Bangko Sentral official: 2025 poll results reflect discontent with PH economy
MANILA, Philippines – A former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) governor said the results of the 2025 midterm elections reflect the Filipino electorate’s dissatisfaction with the Marcos Jr....
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