CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine national flag is often introduced with this familiar story: sewn in Hong Kong by Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenza Agoncillo, and Delfina Herbosa de Natividad and proudly unfurled during the declaration of independence in Kawit, Cavite. However, history is rarely a solitary thread. As detailed in historical research by the Presidential

MANILA, Philippines — Deposits held by the country’s digital banks surged past P150 billion in the first quarter, highlighting the sector’s rapid expansion as online-only lenders continue gaining ground against traditional banks. Latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed that the six licensed digital banks in the country collected P153 billion in

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans moved a step closer to retaining their title in the PCAP All-Filipino Conference after defeating the Bacolod Blitzers in the Southern Division finals on Wednesday, May 27. Toledo survived a tight opening set before pulling away in the second, securing a 2–0 sweep in the match series.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has renewed calls for responsible travel following a series of violent incidents involving foreign tourists on this popular surfing island, sparking concerns over visitor behavior and local safety. The Department of Tourism (DOT) and local officials in General Luna—the island’s primary tourism hub—reiterated a stricter code of conduct for

MANILA, Philippines — Minority Senator Erwin Tulfo on Thursday questioned majority Senator Robin Padilla’s description of “force majeure” after the latter said it could be invoked due to the forecasted severe La Niña and El Niño. On Wednesday evening, Padilla said a force majeure clearly exists to allow online participation in Senate sessions because of

Long before heroes were rendered in pixels and landscapes built from digital code, the Bicol Region had already been telling stories of courage, monsters and destiny through the ancient verses of the Ibalong Epic. Passed down through generations, the epic remains one of the Philippines’ most treasured literary and cultural inheritances, though for many, its

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate should focus on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte rather than the multibillion-peso flood control scandal, Tingog Rep. Jude Acidre said on Thursday. Acidre urged senators to let the state graft buster investigate the flood control projects issue that has stirred tensions in the chamber after some senators

CALANASAN, Apayao — A rare Luzon bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba luzonica) has been released back into the wild on Thursday after it was rescued in Barangay Ferdinand here. The Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) said that during an exploration activity in Mount Malingudo, the ground-dwelling bird was found caught in an illegal trap, prompting environmentalists to

Joshua Garcia learned this lesson in showbiz Kapamilya actor Joshua Garcia revealed in a recent interview that fame taught him the hard way. Joshua had a humble beginning in showbiz. He came from the Kapamilya reality show Pinoy Big Brother. This opened the doors to opportunities for him. Now, the actor has reached his 12 ... Read more

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NBI Arrest 2 Minors Over Exploitation of Fellow Students Two minors were arrested over alleged involvement in exploitation of their fellow students at a resort in Novaliches, Quezon City.  The National Bureau of Investigation Special Action Unit launched an entrapment operation, which led to the arrest of two minors.   Authorities were surprised after discovering that the two individuals allegedly involved ... Read more

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