Philippine banks to post highest net interest income growth in Southeast Asia

PHILIPPINES: While banks in Singapore and Thailand are expected to see a contraction this year, Philippine banks are expected to post an average 11% growth in net interest income, helped by robust lending—the highest net interest income growth in...

UP Researchers Record First Measurement of Elusive Light Shift in Low-Loss Dielectric Materials

Early stages of the experiment set-up in one of the optical tables at the Darkroom of the Structured Light and Applications Lab, Photonics Research Laboratory, at the National Institute of Physics. (Photo credit: Jared Joshua Operaña) A laser...

US FAA certifies Dornier Technology as a Foreign Repair Station for A320 family

Dornier Technology has been certified by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (US FAA) as a Foreign Repair Station, authorised to perform heavy maintenance on the Airbus A320 aircraft family. Headquartered in Clark, Philippines,...

Minwoong Jeong Captures PokerStars APPT Manila Championship Title ($202,981)

The curtain came down on the 2025 PokerStars Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) season with the crowning of the APPT Manila Championship champion. With re-entries included, 384 players exchanged PHP 165,000 (approx. $2,900) for the chance to become...

Ukraine showcases unmanned jet concept at Philippine summit

Key Points Ukraine unveiled its Fighter Aircraft FA v1 unmanned jet concept at the Drone Warfare Summit in the Philippines. The drone is designed to reach speeds above 250 km/h with a 30 km range and 5,000 m flight ceiling. The Philippines hosted...

Filipino survivors of deadly 2021 typhoon planning to sue Shell for damages

Nearly 70 Filipinos affected by a deadly 2021 typhoon are planning to sue oil giant Shell in its home country of the U.K. for the damages they suffered. Typhoon Rai, known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Odette, was one of the most devastating...

ASEAN Power Grid, Connectivity Among Philippines Priorities As 2026 Chair - President Marcos

By Linda Khoo & Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Philippines will prioritise strengthening connectivity, accelerating digitalisation, and advancing the ASEAN Power Grid to meet the region's growing energy demands...

Ship with radioactive zinc dust stuck near Philippine port, official says

MANILA – A ship with 23 containers of radioactive zinc dust is stuck off the coast in the Philippines, unable to unload because there is no site that has agreed to bury the material, according to a top official. Port authorities are not allowing...

Radioactive Cargo Stuck Off Philippines Coast

ship carrying 23 containers of radioactive zinc dust is stranded off the coast of the Philippines, unable to unload due to a lack of facilities willing to accept the hazardous material. Carlo Arcilla, director of the Philippine Nuclear Research...

Conservative and Religious: Filipino Evangelicals Go MAGA

American conservatism and evangelicalism have found their way into the Philippines. The linkages between Filipinos based in the US and those in the Philippines create multiple vectors of influence on the latter. With evidence of Filipino voters in...

Philippines’ Marcos hails Anwar’s ‘full agenda’ as Malaysia hands over Asean Chairmanship

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has commended Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, describing it as “a very full agenda” that reflects Kuala Lumpur’s proactive role in...

Philippines' Marcos Hails Malaysia’s Proactive Role In Steering ASEAN Amid Global Challenges

By Linda Khoo & Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr has commended Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, describing it as “a very full...

Bollywood star who worked with Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut was sentenced to 7 years for rape, now runs a garment business in the Philippines

After his much-talked-about comeback in The B***ds of Bollywood, Rajat Bedi opened up about how he had to leave the film industry and move abroad to pursue a career in real estate due to a lack of opportunities in Hindi cinema. He’s not alone —...

CargoBoss simplifies China-PH imports with ‘all-in’ pricing and tech

CargoBoss Philippines is transforming the complex and often stressful process of importing goods from China for Filipino entrepreneurs by introducing a transparent, technology-driven and “all-in” pricing system. The homegrown logistics company is...

Filipinos experience the worst typhoons every year. Now, they’re suing Shell.

Super Typhoon Odette (Super Typhoon Rai) swept through the Philippines in December 2021, wreaking havoc on multiple islands with its powerful winds and torrential rains that caused landslides and storm surges. Over 10 million people were affected...

Philippines: Charges sought against 6 key officials

The ICI was established by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in September 2025 under Executive Order No. 94 to investigate infrastructure projects, including flood control, over the past decade. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has endorsed...

Beyond ‘foodie’ culture: Reclaiming the slow soul of Filipino cuisine through food literature

MANILA, Philippines — Spanning fields, markets, kitchens, and tables, the slow and intentional rhythm of Filipino food often goes unnoticed — yet it is at the heart of it all. However, it is no secret that digital society has commodified food into...

Most Filipinos trust, satisfied with Philippine Coast Guard — OCTA

A majority of adult Filipinos expressed trust and satisfaction with the performance of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), according to the latest Tugon ng Masa survey conducted by OCTA Research. Results showed that 75% of respondents were very...

US, South Korea to sign tech pact

President Donald Trump's administration is slated to sign a deal with South Korea aimed at bolstering cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and data speeds, according to a U.S. official -- part of a bid to maintain a...

World : Philippines' Marcos Hails Malaysia’s Proactive Role In Steering ASEAN Amid Global Challenges

By Linda Khoo & Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr has commended Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, describing it as “a very full...