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Philippine authorities ordered all vessels back to shore and people in coastal communities to leave their homes Saturday as Typhoon Man-yi neared the storm-weary archipelago nation, with forecasters expecting it to intensify before making landfall. Man-yi will be the sixth major storm to pound the Philippines in the past month, killing at least 163 people, […]
Hong Kong police have arrested three mainland Chinese visitors in a crackdown on a syndicate that stole credit cards from passengers on flights bound for the city, then made purchases through shops in Vietnam. A source familiar with the case said the syndicate, which used a hotel room near Hong Kong International Airport as an […]
Southeast Asian claimants to the South China Sea should retrain their focus on forging a common stance on rival ambitions by China, experts say, after Malaysia vowed to protest Philippine laws which it says overlap on maritime claims held by Sabah State. Malaysia on Thursday said it will issue a formal protest to the Philippines, […]
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday inaugurated Phase 1 of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension Project. Phase 1 of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension covers five new stations—Redemptorist-ASEANA, Manila International Airport Road, Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange, Ninoy Aquino Avenue, and Dr. Santos. In an inauguration ceremony in Parañaque, President Marcos highlighted […]
US president-elect Donald Trump’s surprise pick of Pete Hegseth, a television host and army veteran, to be his Pentagon chief is expected to inject more unpredictability into the already fragile US-China military relationship, according to analysts. Hegseth, 44, is a Fox News political commentator and a military veteran who served tours of duty in Iraq […]
On the Philippines Maritime Zones Act Press Statement Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson November 8, 2024 The United States supports the Philippines’ enactment of the Maritime Zones Act, signed into law by President Marcos on November 8, 2024. The Maritime Zones Act aligns Philippine domestic laws with the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention and […]
The concept of polyworking—juggling multiple concurrent jobs or side hustles—is gaining popularity worldwide, with more individuals seeking financial security, flexibility, and personal fulfillment beyond a single source of income. As wages stagnate and the cost of living increases, workers in various regions, including the Philippines, are turning to polyworking to meet their financial and career […]
The Marcos administration is redirecting its anti-drug campaign to dismantle supply networks and pursue high-level drug suppliers, signaling a major shift in the country’s approach to combating illegal drugs. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced the strategic pivot on Tuesday, following a high-level meeting led by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at the Palace. President Marcos […]
Mapped: The World’s Top 20 Shortest Countries This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. This graphic ranks the 20 shortest countries in the world, by average height. Data comes from NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, […]
Filipinos are more prepared for natural disasters than they were seven years ago, but material investments and social support still needs improvement, according to a nationwide survey conducted between February to March 2024 by the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI). On average, Filipinos’ self-reported disaster preparedness level increased by 42%, as revealed by the HHI survey […]