Philippines: News

24 Nov 2024

Facebook

Philippine vice president publicly threatens to have president assassinated

Security in the Philippines has been heightened after Vice President Sara Duterte publicly threatened President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

09 Nov 2024

Canada

Canada discontinues fast-track student visas after ending 10-year multiple-entry visas

Canada has suddenly scrapped its Student Direct Stream (SDS) program, effective November 8.

30 Oct 2024

Taiwan

Super Typhoon Kong-rey threatens Taiwan, landfall expected Thursday

Taiwan is preparing for the onslaught of Super Typhoon Kong-rey, which has rapidly intensified after hitting the Philippines.

24 Oct 2024

South China Sea

Philippines: 24 killed as tropical storm triggers floods, landslides

Tropical Storm Trami has left at least 24 people dead in the northeastern Philippines, with most of the deaths due to drowning in the Bicol region and Quezon province.

Cameras in passengers' bathroom: Cruise giant Royal Caribbean faces lawsuit

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against cruise giant, Royal Caribbean International, and a former crew member in the United States.

18 Sep 2024

McDonald's

TCS partners with McDonald's Philippines to digitize over 760 outlets

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's leading IT services provider, has inked a two-year contract with McDonald's Philippines.

12 Sep 2024

Australia

Vietnam: Typhoon Yagi aftermath brings flash floods, landslides; 199 dead 

Nearly 200 people have died in Vietnam and 128 are missing days after Typhoon Yagi battered the country's north.

09 Sep 2024

World

Philippines pastor accused of running child sex trafficking ring arrested 

Apollo Quiboloy, a pastor from the Philippines, has been arrested following a two-week police manhunt.

07 Sep 2024

China

Super typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam after killing 2 in China

Super Typhoon Yagi has made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday.

27 Aug 2024

Australia

Australia limits foreign student intake to 270,000 amid migration concerns

Australia has announced a cap on its intake of new international students for the year 2025, setting the limit at 270,000.

28 Jul 2024

Berlin

Putin threatens to restart production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia may resume the production of intermediate-range nuclear missiles if the United States proceeds with its plans to deploy long-range missiles in Germany.

21 Jul 2024

Taj Mahal

Ved Bharambe crowned Best Costume awardee at Man of World

Ved Bharambe aka Lavesh Mohan Bharambe, from Pune, has made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Best National Costume Award at the Man of the World 2024 pageant in the Philippines.

17 Jul 2024

Lifestyle

Marvel at the Chocolate Hills of Bohol, Philippines

The Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Philippines, are a geological marvel and a leading tourist attraction.

11 Jul 2024

Air Pollution

Most lung cancer patients in India never smoked

Scientists have discovered that lung cancer in Southeast Asia, particularly India, differs from other regions due to the unique genetic diversity of its population.

15 Jun 2024

China

US military ran secret anti-vax campaign during COVID-19 pandemic: Report 

The United States military launched a secret operation during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to stymie China's increasing influence in the Philippines, which was badly affected by the virus, Reuters reported.

27 May 2024

Bengaluru

Indian start-up Zypp Electric secures funding for Southeast Asia expansion

Indian electric vehicle (EV) start-up, Zypp Electric, has successfully secured a fresh investment of $15 million from Japanese energy and oil conglomerate ENEOS.

22 Apr 2024

Brazil

India emerges as second-largest contributor of new US citizens

A recent Congressional report revealed a total of 65,960 Indians officially became United States (US) citizens in 2022, solidifying India's position as the second-largest contributor of immigrants to America.

10 Apr 2024

New York City

This NYC shop cashier works remotely from Philippines via Zoom

Sansan Chicken, a fried chicken shop in New York City, has adopted an unconventional staffing approach.

04 Mar 2024

Celebrity

Filipino actor Jaclyn Jose dies (60) of heart attack

Renowned Filipino actor Jaclyn Jose, born Mary Jane Guck, passed away at the age of 60 on Saturday.

29 Feb 2024

Travel And Tourism

Go for an island-hopping adventure to Palawan in the Philippines

Palawan in the Philippines is a tropical paradise, celebrated for its sparkling, clear waters and verdant landscapes.

23 Jan 2024

Chris Martin

Manila's traffic makes Coldplay's Chris Martin write an impromptu song

Manila's infamous traffic crisis and snarls prompted Coldplay's Chris Martin to croon an impromptu song during the band's concert in the Philippines, leaving the fans chuckling.

31 Dec 2023

Denmark

Weird and unusual New Year's Eve traditions around the world 

As the calendar turns, various cultures worldwide usher in the New Year with a range of peculiar traditions.

Violated sovereignty: China on US warship's presence in disputed SCS

China on Monday slammed the United States (US) after an American warship—USS Gabrielle Giffords—allegedly entered the disputed South China Sea near the Second Thomas Shoal.

01 Aug 2023

China

China: 11 dead, dozens missing following Typhoon Doksuri

At least 11 people died and 27 others were reported missing as heavy rainfall continued to lash Beijing, China, for the fourth consecutive day, CCTV reported on Tuesday.

05 Jul 2023

Social Media

Canva shakes up the workspace: Introduces laptop accessories vending machine

Technology is moving faster than we think and is accessible to people in various ways.

14 Feb 2023

Valentine's Day

Bet you don't know about these weird Valentine's Day traditions

There is no de facto ruleset to celebrate love.

16 Nov 2022

India

It's eight billion baby! Philippines welcomes world's 8th billion person

The global population touched eight billion on Tuesday with the birth of a baby in Tondo district, Manila, Philippines.

27 Sep 2022

Nepal

World Tourism Day: 5 affordable foreign destinations from India

It is time to pack your bags and tickle your wanderlust as today is World Tourism Day!

20 Sep 2022

Travel And Tourism

Traveling to Philippines? Bring home these 5 souvenirs

Boasting a multitude of islands, vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and picture-perfect beaches, the Philippines is a dream travel destination for many.

27 Jul 2022

Earthquake

Philippines: 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocks Luzon island for 30 seconds

A violent 7.1-magnitude earthquake slammed the Philippine islands of Luzon on Wednesday, devastating a hospital and residences in a northern region and sending significant vibrations through the capital, Manila, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

31 May 2022

Food

Have you heard of banana ketchup? Here's all about it

Bananas are enjoyed as fruit or widely used in cakes, milkshakes, and muffins all over the world. But have you heard of it being used as a condiment?

25 May 2022

Thailand

5 foreign destinations to visit from India on a budget

If you're wondering where to travel next on a budget and want to get your passport stamped this time, think beyond Nepal, Bhutan, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.

05 March 2022

Japan

5 volcanoes to see in your lifetime

Visiting a volcano can feel terrifying, but they also make for an equally adventurous trip.

28 Jan 2022

India

India, Philippines sign $375 million deal for BrahMos missiles

India and the Philippines signed a $375 million deal on Friday for the acquisition of the BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missile system.

20 Dec 2021

South China Sea

Typhoon Rai slams Philippines, over 370 dead, several missing

After the most powerful typhoon which hit the Philippines Thursday, the death toll has soared to 375.

13 Dec 2021

Entertainment

Tracing LGBTQA+ representation at the Miss Universe through the years

The Philippines created a record at Miss Universe 2021 by making it to the semis 12 consecutive times.

26 Nov 2021

World

Francisca Susano, 'world's oldest person,' passes away at 124

Francisca Susano, the Filipino woman who was thought to be the oldest person in the world, died at the age of 124 recently.

08 Oct 2021

Russia News

Philippines' Ressa, Russia's Muratov; journalists win Nobel Peace Prize

Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov have won the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for 2021 for "their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression."

29 Sep 2021

Boxing

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao announces retirement

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is officially hanging up his gloves.

10 Sep 2021

Infinix Mobile

Infinix HOT 10i, with MediaTek Helio P65 chipset, goes official

Infinix has launched its latest budget-range HOT-series smartphone, the HOT 10i, in the Philippines. The handset carries a price-tag of PHP 5,990 (around Rs. 8,800) and is available in four color options.

04 Jul 2021

Plane Crash

17 dead after military plane crashes in Philippines; 40 rescued

A military plane crash-landed in the Philippines on Sunday, the chief of the armed forces said in a statement.

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