US-Philippines treaty floated as debate on sea ramming incident heats up
The Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines was floated as an option that could be invoked after a Chinese trawler...
Hong Kong protests make Filipinos reflect on the Philippines’ political climate
The massive protests in Hong Kong over a controversial extradition bill made some Filipinos perceive how such movements could also be done to resist...
Filipinos who serve in ranking posts in governments around the world
In May 2019, Filipino-Kiwi lawyer Paulo Garcia was announced as a member of Parliament of New Zealand. Garcia is the first Filipino to attain a...
Huawei says U.S. ban hurting more than expected, to wipe $30 bln off revenue
HONG KONG — China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd has taken a harder-than-expected hit from a U.S. ban, the company's founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said,...
Chinese vessel ramming Filipino boat: False rumors spreading online
Questions and rumors sprouted on social media on the incident between Chinese and Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea earlier this month. On June...
Nursery student becomes ‘job applicant’ in viral ID picture
An edited picture of a young girl gained attention on social media as it featured her in clothing meant for job applicants despite her...
China state media criticize foreign ‘hypocrisy’ over Hong Kong after climbdown
SHANGHAI — Foreign "meddling" in the affairs of Hong Kong is hypocritical and "ill-intentioned", and Beijing will continue to back embattled chief executive Carrie Lam despite calls...
Health condition of celebrated actor Eddie Garcia: A timeline
(Updated at 5:43 p.m. on June 18) Seasoned actor Eddie Garcia is in critical condition after figuring in an accident on the set of...
Filipino’s rousing first speech in 3 languages as New Zealand parliamentarian
The first Filipino-Kiwi to become be a member of the parliament of New Zealand made his maiden speech in three languages in late May. Paulo...
Possibly ‘deliberate’: Experts on the ramming incident in the South China Sea
At least three experts shared their thoughts and interpretations on social media about the controversial collision between a Chinese fishing vessel and a Filipino...
You will soon get a Philippine national ID: Things to know
The government is pushing through with its pilot testing from September to December 2019 in preparation for the implementation of the National ID System. Despite previous...
Locsin, the top diplomat, blurts expletive against international community
The dismissal of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. of possible backing from the international community over a recent incident in the South China...
Maxine Medina tries to explain her wavering views amid ‘equality’ ball
Former Miss Universe Philippines Maxine Medina made a turnaround from last year on her views about transgender candidates in beauty pageants. Medina represented the Philippines...
Why proposed changes to Hong Kong’s extradition law are fuelling protests
HONG KONG — Hong Kong's government has indefinitely delayed the second round of debate on an extradition bill that would allow people to be sent to mainland...
Philippines denounces Chinese fishing boat for collision
MANILA — The Philippines on Wednesday denounced the crew of a Chinese fishing boat that collided with a Philippine vessel and left 22 Filipino fishermen abandoned in...