Duterte arrested in Manila amid controversy over ICC warrant
Your support powers our stories Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody upon his arrival at Manila airport, following an arrest warrant issued [more…]
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Proposed Filipino town in Las Vegas aims to honor a thriving community
The Heart of the Matter: Filipino Town’s Bright Horizon In the heart of Las Vegas, Rozita V. Lee’s voice trembles with pride as she taps [more…]
Typhoon Gaemi turns Manila streets into rivers
In an unexpected twist of nature, Typhoon Gaemi has turned the bustling Philippine capital into an impromptu water park. Schools, offices, and airports have taken [more…]
Malaysia drives past Thailand to secure second spot in Southeast Asia’s auto market race
In a notable shift, Malaysia has overtaken Thailand to become Southeast Asia’s second-largest auto market, following Indonesia. This development marks a significant change in a [more…]
Indian nationals rescued from cyber scam captivity in Cambodia
In a recent turn of events that sounds like a plot straight out of a cyber thriller, the Indian government has successfully rescued and repatriated [more…]
How Australia’s international student cohort has shifted over three decades
Australia’s international student landscape has undergone significant changes over the past three decades. Malaysians, Singaporeans, and Hongkongers, who once dominated the student population, are no [more…]
Philippines tops global ranking for women in senior management
In a recent survey conducted by global accounting group Grant Thornton, the Philippines emerged as the top-ranking country among 28 nations in terms of the [more…]
Philippines’ gambling industry poised for growth, eyes expansion beyond Macau and Singapore
Alejandro Tengco, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor), foresees the Philippines surpassing Singapore as Asia’s second-largest gambling destination after [more…]
Philippines and Vietnam ink rice deal to address regional supply concerns
In January, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines flew to Vietnam to sign a series of agreements on economic and security matters. Among these, [more…]
Philippines’ Magat hydroelectric power plant launches 24MW battery energy storage system
Aboitiz Power, a leading energy company in the Philippines, has announced the commercial operation of a 24MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Magat [more…]
