Philippine earthquake death toll rises to 70, leaves 559 injured

Manila, Oct 4: The death toll in Tuesday's magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu province in central Philippines has climbed to 70, according to the latest official figure released by the Philippines' highest body for disaster risk reduction and...

Eala out of Wuhan Open after first-round qualifier loss to Uchijima

MANILA, Philippines -- Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala suffered an early exit from the Wuhan Open qualifiers after succumbing to Moyuka Uchijima, 4-6, 6-3, 2-6, Saturday evening in Manila. Eala, who had a quick return to action after the Suzhou...

Tokyo-inspired fleece collection lands in Manila

Japanese street style has long been celebrated for its fearless mix of vintage Americana, bold patterns, and relaxed silhouettes, shaping global fashion from Harajuku to Shibuya. Bringing that sensibility to the mainstream, Uniqlo is teaming up...

Insurer launches flexible health coverage for Filipinos

IN THE Philippines, sickness often comes with a heavy price. Families rally on Facebook for donations, tap into whatever savings they have, or borrow from kin to pay hospital bills. Despite PhilHealth and HMO coverage, almost half of healthcare...

BCU’s Dean and Iro Kupang Elected Secretary of the World University Network of Innovation- Leaders

BCU Administrator Among International Leaders Chosen to Advance University Innovation Worldwide Dr. Genevieve Balance Kupang, BCU’s International Relations Officer and Dean, Graduate School, at Tongmyong University’s Busan International College...

UAAP: UST breaks century mark behind hot-shooting Nic Cabañero

UST Growling Tigers’ Nic Cabañero during a UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament game against UE Red Warriors. – UAAP Season 88 Media Team MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas became the first team to breach the 100-point mark in the...

Popular Filipino bakery Mary Grace to open its first Singapore outlet after a successful sold-out pop-up

We’ve seen a massive wave of Chinese F&B brands land in Singapore lately. Florist-café Tomacado, viral teahouse Incloud, and Peking duck specialist Siji Miinfu are just some of the many. But we’re also getting our tummies ready for a household...

UAAP: UP defense delivers as NU suffers first defeat

UP Fighting Maroons’ Francis Nnoruka during a game against NU Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament. – UAAP Season 88 Media Team MANILA, Philippines—University of the Philippines stifled National University for a 66-59 win on...

Right-wing Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan's first female prime minister

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s governing party on Saturday elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line ultra-conservative and China hawk, as its new leader, making her likely to become the country’s first female prime minister. In...

Japan's ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely first female PM

Japan's governing party on Saturday elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line ultra-conservative and China hawk, as its new leader, making her likely to become the country's first female prime minister. In a country...

Japan likely to get its first female PM as ruling party picks new leader

Japan’s governing party on Saturday elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line ultra-conservative and China hawk, as its new leader, making her likely to become the country’s first female prime minister. In a country...

Nepal GenZs inspired Filipinos

One is an archipelago, the other is landlocked. But the Philippines and Nepal have a lot in common: both are disaster-prone, their economies dependent on overseas migrant workers, and a feudal order dominated by unaccountable political dynasties....

Where are the Filipino researchers?

Where are the researchers? At a time when the nation and her citizens rage over the billions of alleged corruption by various flood control projects nationwide, the search for more researchers came up. The question surfaced during a budget hearing...

Team Sweden Calls for Safer and More Sustainable Transport Solutions in the Philippines

As the Philippines and the broader Asia-Pacific region intensify efforts to modernize transport systems and improve road safety, Sweden reaffirmed its commitment to supporting smart, safe, and sustainable mobility. Team Sweden in the Philippines —...

Nordic embassies in Manila empower youth to lead upcycling initiatives

Nordic Embassies, Tetra Pak launch circular economy initiatives for elementary and high school students in Pasig City The Nordic Embassies in Manila and Tetra Pak Philippines launched on Thursday 2 October 2025 the “Cartons for Communities and...

'Nasaan ang mga researcher?': The cost of neglecting Filipino scientists

“Nasaan ang mga researcher?” Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan’s question at the recent Senate hearing on the higher education budget cuts deep into one of the most urgent, yet persistently overlooked, challenges facing the Philippines. According to...

The silent epidemic of vision loss in the Philippines

Every five minutes, someone in the Philippines loses their sight—not from rare or untreatable illnesses, but from conditions that can often be prevented or managed if detected early. Cataracts, glaucoma and uncorrected refractive errors affect...

World : Death Toll In Philippine Earthquake Rises To 70, With 559 Injuries

MANILA, Oct 4 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The death toll in Tuesday's magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu province in central Philippines has climbed to 70, according to the latest official figure released by the Philippines' highest body for disaster risk...

New York–based Cecile Licad brings her music home to the Philippines

From her New York home to her ongoing Manila tour, pianist Cecile Licad continues to captivate audiences while honoring the memory of her patron Nedy Tantoco and reaffirming her Filipino roots. NEW YORK / MANILA — Cecile Buencamino Licad, the...

The passion of teaching Filipino students

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email I once again left the comfort of life in Fairfield, California, to teach in the Philippines. My American brother-in-law was openly against my decision and worried about where I would stay, since I no longer have a...