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...

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 —...

'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...

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...

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...

Filipino man with Japanese roots denied in request for Japan nationality

MANILA - An 82-year-old man of Japanese descent from the Philippines has had his request for Japanese nationality rejected by the Tokyo Family Court, a Japan-based group supporting him said Friday. Jose Takei, who was among those left behind in...

Death toll in Philippine earthquake rises to 70, with 559 injuries

MANILA, Oct. 4 (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...

Philippine eyes temporary onion import ban by February 2026

Alden Monzon - The Philippine Star October 4, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The government is expected to impose a temporary halt on onion imports by February next year to prioritize the local harvest and safeguard farmers’ incomes without...

‘Philippines external position weakest in Southeast Asia’

Keisha Ta-Asan - The Philippine Star October 4, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is the only country in Southeast Asia facing a sustained deterioration in its current account, setting it apart from regional peers whose external...

23rd Chuseok International Sports Day Brings Together Migrants and Locals in South Korea

Annually hosted in Inchon city on the first day of Chuseok, also known as Korean Thanksgiving Day, the 23rd Chuseok International Sports Day was held on October 3, 2025, at the Namdong Neighborhood Park Stadium and Yeonsu Sports Park. The event...

Filipina mom wins Dh100K Big Ticket post family tragedy

Then came the darkest chapter of her life. “We faced financial problems. After my eldest son’s graduation, we decided to send him home to continue college. But then the call came. It was a motorcycle accident. My son was gone. That was the hardest...

60 and strong: A Q&A with a Filipino-Dutch weightlifter

Adela Pijcke is aging but not like most. At 60 years old, instead of slowing down, she keeps pushing hard. And lifting heavy. She is lifting as much as 62 kg overhead, as a matter of fact, and winning weightlifting competitions abroad along the...

Meet the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series: Outdoor sports tracking & 21-day battery — Pre-orders start at P13,999

MlHUAWEI Philippines has introduced its latest lineup of innovative wearables, led by the highly anticipated HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series, now open for preorder starting at P13,999. This new series combines cutting-edge technology, an industry-leading...

Philippines optimistic about record-high rice output

Hanoi (VNA) – The Philippine Department of Agriculture said on October 2 that the Marcos administration had ramped up agricultural support and expanded the harvest area of paddy to drive the country’s rice production to a record high in the first...