Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Makes Historic Visit to Malacañang Palace, Strengthens Bilateral Ties with the Philippines

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s first official visit to the Philippines, marked by a warm welcome despite inclement weather, signals a new chapter in Manila-Tokyo relations. The visit focused on strengthening security cooperation, particularly in…

Rome Bids Farewell to Pope Francis

Near the iconic image of Mary Salus Populi Romani, Pope Francis was laid to rest today in Rome’s Basilica of Saint Mary Major, concluding a deeply moving procession through the city’s historic heart. The final journey underscored…

Terror and Grief at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Festival: A Filipino-Canadian Community Devastated by a Deadly SUV Attack

A jubilant Filipino-Canadian cultural festival in Vancouver was shattered Saturday evening when a black Audi SUV plowed into a crowd of festivalgoers, killing at least 11 and injuring dozens more. The driver, identified as 30-year-old…

Unmasking the Dragon’s Eye: Chinese Nationals Busted for Spying in Palawan

Five Chinese nationals have been arrested in Palawan and charged with espionage, accused of conducting a sophisticated, two-year intelligence operation targeting Philippine military assets near the contested West Philippine Sea. The arrests, announced Thursday, January…

DepEd Principals Required to Teach

Manila, Philippines – A firestorm of controversy is brewing within the Department of Education (DepEd) following Senator Francis Joseph “Chiz” Escudero’s inquiry into the apparent discrepancy between the high salaries and seemingly limited teaching responsibilities…