Olivia Rodrigo celebrates her 1st Philippines visit with halo-halo

Olivia Rodrigo shared her excitement about visiting the Philippines for the first time on Instagram, posting a photo of the traditional Fili...

How Bini made history as the first P-pop act at KCON LA

P-pop girl group Bini is truly the “Cherry On Top” that KCON LA 2024 needed. Dubbed as the Philippine “Nation’s Girl Group,” the eight moder...

Philippines, China forge tentative deal to ease South China Sea tensions

The Philippines has reached a “temporary arrangement” with China regarding resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre, a beached Filipino nav...

Ex-manga piracy website ordered to pay largest compensation amount in Japan’s history

A Japanese court has ordered the former operator of the now-defunct popular piracy manga website Mangamura to pay around 1.7 billion yen ($1...

NYC ramen restaurant employs virtual cashiers Zooming in from the Philippines

A new restaurant chain in New York City has sparked discussion due to its cashiers working from home from the Philippines.  Key points: ...

Filipino American Harvard fencer to compete at Paris 2024 Olympics

Mitchell Saron, a Filipino American student at Harvard University who recently secured a spot on Team USA’s fencing lineup, said he was over...

A Taylor Swift course is now being offered at a top Philippine university

Hundreds of students reportedly signed up for an elective Taylor Swift course minutes after it was announced at a leading university in the ...

VinFast reports $2 billion loss in 2023 despite 90% increase in revenue

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast has reported a net loss of over $2 billion in 2023 despite a 90% increase in revenue. ...

Viola Davis shows love for lively atmosphere of Filipino classroom with singing student

Award-winning actor Viola Davis took to Instagram to share a viral clip of a Filipino student singing, expressing her admiration for the liv...

‘Rewind’ becomes first Filipino film to surpass $16 million at global box office

Filipino romance drama film “Rewind” has made history by surpassing $16 million at the global box office, becoming the first Fil...

Family mourns Filipino IDF soldier killed in Gaza blast

The Philippine Embassy in Israel is reportedly working to assist the family of a Filipino Israel Defense Force (IDF) soldier slain in a mass...

Dwight Howard signs with Philippine team

Former NBA center Dwight Howard is set to continue his basketball career abroad after signing with the Philippines-based Strong Group for th...

Filipino man fights back python snake by biting it to death

A man from Bohol, Philippines, survived a python attack by fighting back and biting it to death.  What happened: Boljulio Aleria, 48, report...

Man slams white cousin for calling his Asian wife’s lumpia ‘not authentic’

A Reddit user did not pull his punches when calling out his cousin for criticizing his 45-year-old Asian wife and telling everyone at a fami...

Manila crowned world’s top city destination for 2023

Manila was named the “World’s Leading City Destination” for the first time ever at the World Travel Awards 2023. The awards: Known as the Os...

Filipino traffic enforcer stops cars to help stray dog cross busy street

A traffic enforcer from the Philippines is winning hearts on TikTok for stopping cars while a stray dog crossed a busy street. What happened...

Vietnam president meets with Vietnamese community in US during APEC

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong met with Vietnamese diplomats and expats on Tuesday as part of his itinerary for the Asia-Pacific Economi...

Philippine President Marcos meets with Filipino community in San Francisco

Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. visited the Filipino community in San Francisco, expressing gratitude for t...

Behind Filipino British musician Chase Martinez’s journey to becoming ‘Mr. Suave’

Hailing from the U.K. boy band IF YOU DARE, Filipino British artist Chase Martinez is now embarking on a self-discovery journey to reclaim a...

‘It’s bigger than me’: How NFL star Camryn Bynum is uplifting Filipinos on and off the field [interview]

With the clock winding down and the tension in the stadium reaching a fever pitch on Monday night, it was clear that the high-stakes clash b...

‘Here Lies Love’ actor Jose Llana on why the dark history of Philippines’ martial law must be shared

When veteran Broadway actor Jose Llana walked into the audition room for musician and writer David Byrne’s musical “Here Lies Love,” he decl...

How New Jersey’s first Pinoy coffee shop brews Filipino culture and community

While Trixie Jose had long dreamed of creating a safe space for people to gather and enjoy Filipino food and drinks, the turning point in he...

Biden, Harris honor Filipino Americans on Filipino American History Month

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris expressed their gratitude to the Filipino American community in celebration of Filipino...

‘Bahag-ketball’: NBA releases short film about Indigenous Filipino group’s love for basketball

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has released a short film about the prominence of basketball in the Philippines, from the vibrant ...

Why Filipinos call rats ‘mabait’ or ‘good ones’

Many Filipinos believe that calling rats by their Filipino term “daga” could potentially have dire consequences. How it goes: As the pre-col...

Taylor Sheesh: Filipinos embrace ​​drag queen after Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour excludes Philippines

John Mac Lane Coronel, known for his drag queen persona Taylor Sheesh, is rising in popularity in the Philippines for impersonating Taylor S...

NBA star Jordan Clarkson will don Philippine jersey at 2023 FIBA World Cup

NBA star Jordan Clarkson, who currently plays for the Utah Jazz as a shooting and point guard, will compete with the Philippine national tea...

The best and worst Asian countries to live and work in, according to expat survey

A recently released report has revealed the Asian destinations that expatriates consider the best and worst places to live and work in. Abou...

Philippines clears ‘Barbie’ film for release, but wants blurred South China Sea map

Amid the ongoing “Barbie” South China Sea map controversy, local censors have declared that the Warner Bros. film will still be ...

Ad firm fired for featuring footage of other countries in Philippines tourism video

The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) recently fired the advertising firm that used videos of other countries for its controversial “...

S. Korean teen lassoed while attempting to open plane door mid-flight

A 19-year-old South Korean man was arrested for attempting to open a plane door mid-flight from Cebu, Philippines, to Seoul.  What happened:...

How the CIA used ‘vampires’ to help win a war in the Philippines

As a melting pot of diverse cultures since pre-colonial times, the Philippines has conceived some of the world’s most fascinating mythologic...

Everything you need to know about the Philippines’ ube-flavored sticky rice dessert

Did you know the Philippines also has a sticky rice dessert, just like Thailand? It also comes in different variations depending on where in...

10 things Filipinos can’t live without

There are some things that most Filipinos can’t really live without. For instance, whether rich or poor, it’s nearly impossible...

Top 20 must-visit landmarks in Asia

Asia, the world’s largest continent, is home to diverse cultures, delicious food and stunning landscapes.  Since one of the best ways to exp...

Director of Netflix’s ‘The Glory’ admits to bullying allegations

Ahn Gil-ho, the director of Netflix’s popular revenge K-drama “The Glory,” has recently admitted to bullying allegations. Season 1, Part 2 o...