A night view of Manila, with the Pasig River cutting through the Philippine capital.

UAE-Philippines partnership to revive Pasig River

Officials launch eco-projects to revive the Pasig River

Eala makes history as first Filipina in WTA Top 100

Filipina tennis star climbs to No. 73 in WTA rankings, fans react to this historic moment

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 27: Alexandra Eala during the Miami Open Presented by Itau at Hard Rock Stadium on March 27, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Direct Vancouver–Manila flights seen boosting tourism

Canadians rank 6th among tourists visiting the Philippines

The new direct Vancouver-Manila route was launched on April 1, 2025, serviced by Air Canada Boeing 787 Dreamliners. A night-time view of Vancouver (top) and Manila (bottom).

Peso rises further vs US$: ₱400 cut for every $100

For remittance-dependent families, the same dollars sent would mean fewer pesos received

On Monday (April 7, 2025), the peso rose against the US dollar, as the Philippine currency continues its upswing amid global market panic over Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs'.

Philippines: 31 cops sacked over rogue operation

No bodycams: Unauthorised operation led to the theft of $1.5 million from a Chinese trader

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has sacked a police general and 30 other operatives over a rogue operation that violated the force's protocols, which has led to a reported ₱85-million theft.

OFWs: No remittance for a month? What happens next

Extreme measure: Cutting financial lifeline for millions of Filipinos could crush families

A remittance centre in the UAE. Studies show that inward remittances to the Philippines aren’t just extra cash — they’re a major economic pillar.

Filipino superstars Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino talk love

“I don’t do Tinder,” declared Kim Chiu with a laugh during our interview. Paulo agrees

A still from this year's Eid release from Philippines My Love Will Make You Disappear starring Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino (left)

Top 15 Filipino billionaires' list has a fresh surprise

Latest Forbes list shows most of the usual suspects are back, with fresh entrant

Filipino business tycoons on Forbes' latest roster of billionaires in the Philippines (clockwise from top left): Manny Villar, Enrique Razon, Lucio Tan, Ramon S. Ang, Henry Sy Jr., Harley Sy, Teresita Sy-Coson, and Eusebio Tanco.

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