Philippines
Jordan Clarkson’s title gives Filipino basketball its 1st NBA champion
Jordan Clarkson became the first player of Filipino descent to win an NBA championship after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on Saturday night, securing the…
Philippine Supreme Court grants property rights to same-sex couples
In a first for the Philippines, the nation’s Supreme Court has opened the door for same-sex couples to claim shared property ownership, a breakthrough for LGBTQ+ rights in the heavily Catholic nation…
Trump invites Philippine president, son of late dictator, to ‘Board of Peace’
The Philippine government is reviewing whether to participate in the so-called Board of Peace following a reported personal invitation from President Donald Trump to President Ferdinand R. Marcos…
FBI renews call to extradite Filipino televangelist amid unresolved US trafficking case
The FBI renewed its call last week for the extradition of Apollo Quiboloy, a Philippine religious leader charged in US court with sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion. Quiboloy founded the…
Bondi gunmen’s travel to Philippines before terror shooting under probe
The two suspected gunmen in a terror attack that left 16 dead at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach last weekend had traveled to an Islamist militant stronghold in the Philippines weeks…
What Michelin Guide’s 1st Philippine edition means for underrepresented cuisines
The world’s most influential dining guide has entered the Philippines, unveiling its 2026 selection on Oct. 30 and extending its reach across Southeast Asia. The launch brings Philippine restaurants…
Lost 1936 Filipino film resurfaces in Belgium after nearly 90 years
A long-lost piece of Philippine cinema history has been found in Brussels, Belgium, nearly a century after it vanished. The 1936 film “Diwata ng Karagatan,” directed by Carlos Vander Tolosa and…
Ex-Philippine president Duterte charged with crimes against humanity
The International Criminal Court has charged former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity for his alleged role in at least 76 killings. The allegations cover murders…
BINI to make history as 1st Filipino group to perform at Coachella
BINI will make history as the first Filipino group to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2026. The eight-member girl group from Manila was confirmed on Tuesday, as part of the…
Maria Ressa warns Trump’s US mirrors Philippines’ path to authoritarianism
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa said the erosion of democratic safeguards in the U.S. resembles the collapse of institutions in the Philippines under Rodrigo Duterte. Speaking with Jon Stewart…
Filipino seafarers deported from US say they were coerced
The U.S. has so far deported at least 93 Filipino seafarers this year over alleged child pornography offenses despite no criminal charges being filed and no evidence presented, according to…
Liza Soberano says she was treated as the ‘family dog’ during abusive childhood
Filipino American actress Liza Soberano, star of the 2024 film “Lisa Frankenstein,” shared harrowing details of her childhood abuse in the latest episode of the YouTube series “Can I Come In?.”…
Alexandra Eala makes history as 1st Filipino to win US Open match
Tennis rising star Alexandra Eala became the first Filipino in the Open Era to win a Grand Slam main draw match after defeating 14th seed Clara Tauson in the opening round of the U.S. Open in New…
Trump unveils major Asia trade deals as deadline approaches
President Donald Trump announced new trade agreements with Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia this week as the Trump-imposed August 1 tariff deadline approaches. Japan
Philippines VP Sara Duterte used snack-brand names to get millions in government funds
Sara Duterte, vice president of the Philippines, has for the first time addressed allegations that her office used names based on Filipino snack brands to withdraw millions in government funds, a…
Rodrigo Duterte ‘skin and bones,’ says ex-wife, as victims’ families demand justice
Elizabeth Zimmerman, the former wife of ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, says Duterte, 79, has become alarmingly thin as he remains in custody in The Hague. Families of victims of the…
Lea Salonga set to be 1st Filipina to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Acclaimed Tony and Olivier Award-winning singer and actress Lea Salonga has been selected to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Live Theatre/Performance category, making her the…
Margaret Cho calls Filipinos the ‘most beautiful people’
Comedian Margaret Cho is getting all the love from Filipino fans after posting a wildly affectionate tribute on social media. In her video posted on TikTok and Instagram this week, she called…
China, Philippines issue safety advisories for citizens amid LA protests
China and the Philippines have issued safety advisories via their Los Angeles consulates, warning their citizens to remain alert amid demonstrations over federal immigration raids that led President…
An Asian pope? Filipino cardinal emerges as frontrunner for papacy
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 67, of the Philippines, has emerged as among the leading candidates to succeed Pope Francis following the pontiff’s death on Monday. If elected, Tagle would become the…
Historic ‘The Voice’ win highlights Filipino excellence in singing
Sofronio Vasquez has achieved what many musicians and singers in the Philippines — including myself, a frustrated band vocalist — have always dreamed of. Vasquez, a 32-year-old dentist, became the…
NBA Rookie of the Year frontrunner Jared McCain reveals Filipino heritage
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain recently gave a “shout out to my Asian community” and shared that he is “probably like 10% Filipino,” marking his first public acknowledgment of his Asian…
Philippine President Marcos condemns VP Duterte’s claims she hired an assassin to kill him and wife
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte declared in a weekend press conference that she instructed a hitman to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife and House Speaker Martin Romualdez…
‘How’s Imelda?’: Trump asks Philippine president about his mom in first call
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had his first phone call with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday. The conversation, which Marcos described as “friendly,” reportedly focused on…
Filipino resort sets record for ‘world’s largest building in the shape of a chicken’
A resort in the Philippines’ Talisay City made it into the Guinness World Records for having the “world’s largest building in the shape of a chicken.” Ricardo Cano Gwapo Tan, the founder of…
Storm-worn Philippines battles sixth typhoon in a month
The Philippines is reeling after Super Typhoon Man-yi, the unprecedented fourth major typhoon to strike in less than two weeks — and its sixth storm overall in a month — battered the country with…
‘Hello, Love, Again’: Kathryn Bernardo returns to her rom-com roots in sequel made for OFWs
“Hello, Love, Again,” might just be what Philippine cinema’s “Box Office Queen” Kathryn Bernardo is saying to herself as she steps back into romantic comedy. After surprising fans with her darkly…
Philippine police arrest 3 suspects in kidnapping of US citizen
Philippine National Police (PNP) have arrested three suspects linked to the Oct. 17 abduction of Elliot Onil Eastman, a 26-year-old American from Vermont who remains missing following his kidnapping…
Duterte could be charged with crimes against humanity, according to Philippine lawmakers
During a recent Senate inquiry in the Philippines, former President Rodrigo Duterte spoke under oath for the first time since leaving office in 2022, making brash remarks regarding his controversial…
Ex-Philippine President Duterte claims full responsibility for bloody ‘drug war’
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte told a Senate inquiry on Monday that he assumes full legal responsibility for the bloody anti-drug campaign conducted during his administration. While he…
Tropical storm Trami hits Vietnam after killing over 100 in the Philippines
Tropical Storm Trami made landfall in Vietnam on Sunday, after causing severe flooding in the Philippines. The storm, described as the deadliest storm to hit the Southeast Asian country so far this…
4K restoration of 1979 Filipino neo-noir masterpiece ‘Jaguar’ premieres at film festival
Lino Brocka’s 1979 classic “Jaguar” premiered in a stunning 4K restoration at the 16th Lumière Film Festival in Lyon, France, on Thursday. This marks the film’s triumphant return to the international…
American YouTuber kidnapped in the Philippines after marrying local woman
Elliot Onil Eastman, a 26-year-old American YouTuber from Vermont, was kidnapped by armed men in black from a coastal village in the Philippines on Thursday night, just months after marrying a local…
Filipino researchers use sound waves to extinguish fire
A group of researchers from the Philippines is making headlines for creating a “fire exterminator” device that uses sound waves. The device was created by University of Mindanao engineering graduates…
‘Outside’: Watch the trailer for the Philippines’ first Netflix zombie film
Netflix has released the trailer for “Outside,” its first-ever zombie film produced in the Philippines. Released on Sept. 19, the trailer shows a man named Francis (Sid Lucero) taking his wife Iris…
Video: American tells Filipinos in the Philippines ‘No one wants you here’
An American man was filmed hurling offensive slurs at a group of locals in the Philippines. The video was first uploaded by TikTok user @cyberc4ndy__ on Sept. 11. As indicated in the TikTok post’s…
