MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines, for decades, has been the stronghold of Catholicism in Asia, with almost 80 percent of the population identifying themselves as Roman Catholic. Since the ...

Marcos cited the significant progress achieved in the ties between the Philippines and the US, especially in the areas of economics, diplomacy, and defense and security. "As typical with the ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines said Tuesday it was alarmed by Chinese coast guard patrols which are growing closer to the country’s shore. Beijing claims most of the South China Sea despite an ...

MANILA, Philippines — In a world where the odds are stacked against the Philippine passport, Kach Umandap has carved a path of possibility, proving that borders can be crossed with courage and ...

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine economic growth is expected to accelerate this year and in 2026, making the country one of the strongest performers among Southeast Asian economies. This is ...

Economic growth is forecast to further go up to 6.2 percent in 2026. "The Philippines is one of the strongest growth performers among [South]east Asian economies," said UN Department of Economic and ...

The procession, called the “traslacion,” or translation, commemorates the transfer of the Black Nazarene from a church inside the old Spanish colonial capital of Intramuros, in present-day ...

SINGAPORE: The Philippines is willing to discuss and manage its maritime tensions with China via diplomatic means but will not compromise on its territorial sovereignty, said its foreign affairs ...

The shear line and the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) will affect most parts of the country in the next 24 hours, PAGASA said Thursday afternoon. In its weather forecast, the state weather bureau said ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ labor market is expected to be disrupted by advances in technology, addressing skill gaps, and climate measures this year until 2030, highlighting the ...

MANILA, Philippines (Updated Jan. 9; 11:01 a.m.) — The Philippines' current economic performance reflects its strong ability to recover from global challenges, according to a bank analyst.

MANILA, Philippines — A group of Afghan nationals who worked alongside American forces landed in the Philippines on Monday, January 6, to continue their visa processing for resettlement in the ...