Manila eyes drones to boost defense amid tensions in South China Sea

THE PHILIPPINES is looking at widely adopting unmanned systems and drones more broadly in its armed forces, a senior Defense department official said on Monday, as tensions with China continue to persist in the South China Sea. Defense Assistant...

Foreign Minister meets with Cambodian, Thai, Philippine, Japanese counterparts in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR — Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung held separate meetings with his Cambodian, Thai, Philippine and Japanese counterparts in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits. In...

ASEAN summit for prosperity, Philippines’ fiscal condition

Big events were happening in Kuala Lumpur at the ASEAN Summit, which opened on Oct. 26 and ends today, the 28th. Last Sunday saw the 47th ASEAN Summit and President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. attended. Then came the ASEAN-US Summit with US President...

Manila cemeteries launch grave finder

Ghio Ong - The Philippine Star October 28, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Two public cemeteries in Manila have launched online platforms that allow users to locate graves and tombs of their departed loved ones. The websites of the Manila...

Philippines, European Union make headway in FTA talks

Louella Desiderio - The Philippine Star October 28, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the European Union (EU) are set to conduct the next full round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) next year, following the...

Philippines economy to grow 5.6% in 2025 – Fitch

Keisha Ta-Asan - The Philippine Star October 28, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Global debt watcher Fitch Ratings expects the Philippine economy to expand by 5.6 percent in 2025, driven by infrastructure spending, services exports and...

From Billboards to Breakthroughs: NYXSYS Philippines, Inc. Leads Digital Outdoor Revolution

Manila, Philippines — In the latest ROI’d to Success episode, Hustleshare shines a light on Mansueto “Joel” Callao, the dynamic Chairman and CEO of NYXSYS Philippines, Inc. The episode unpacks how Callao reimagined a traditional out-of-home (OOH)...

Rico Hoey finishes solo second in Bank of Utah Championship

RICO HOEY delivered another great news for Philippine golf as he finished solo second in the $6-million Bank of Utah Championship in the PGA Tour on Sunday. Continuing his strong charge in the second half of the season, the Manila-born pro...

Discover Why Filipinos Prefer Playing Tongits Card Game on GameZone

Among the many traditional card games of the Philippines, Tongits stands out as a deeply treasured pastime—rich in nostalgia and excitement. Far beyond a casual activity, it acts as a cultural thread weaving together friends and families across...

PAGASA: Northeast monsoon starts

Ghio Ong - The Philippine Star October 28, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon has started blowing over the Philippine domain, declared the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration...

Japan, Philippines strengthen strategic partnership

JAPANESE Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed her desire to further strengthen relations with the Philippines as a strategic partner toward realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific, the Japanese Embassy in Manila said. Takaichi and President...

MMDA enhances recycling and flood control efforts in Metro Manila

THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has ramped up its Mobile Materials Recovery Facility (MMRF) Operation: Collection and Market Day, a grassroots campaign that brings recycling directly to communities in Metro Manila. On Monday,...

PAGCOR celebrates Miguel Tabuena’s triumph at the International Series Philippines

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) celebrates Filipino golf icon Miguel Tabuena’s championship win at the first-ever International Series Philippines in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Tabuena captured the country’s attention after firing...

ASEAN-plus-three group agrees to strengthen financial cooperation

China's Premier Li Qiang, from left, gives his opening remarks as Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi and South Korea President Lee Jae Myung sit next to him during the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,...

Justice, Philippine style

October 28, 2025 | 12:00am A P10-billion scam. Air-conditioned detention cells. Two detained VIPs. Dozens of guests. And a feast with 17 dishes including melt-in-your-mouth king crabs and the proverbial juicy and crispy lechon, a fixture at...

Could East Timor be new ally for Philippines as Manila prepares to chair Asean?

With East Timor’s entry into Asean as its 11th member, the youngest country in the region may become a key partner and new ally for the Philippines as Manila gears up to lead the bloc as chair in 2026. Before Sunday’s accession ceremony at the...

The Philippines’ turnaround from crooks’ paradise to a republic confident in itself again

First word BEYOND declaring a war on corruption, I believe the nation’s paramount need today is to halt its deterioration into a crooks’ paradise, a haven for cheats and racketeers. It must reverse the decline and turn it into a positive march...

Steady PH growth in the next 3 years despite political noise — Fitch Ratings

Fitch Ratings is maintaining its medium-term positive growth outlook for the Philippines amid political tensions and corruption scandals, citing a resilient, consumption-driven economy and the government’s efforts to address spending deficiencies....

SEARCA, Nagoya University reaffirm commitment with Joint Transnational PhD Scholarship for Filipinos

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines — The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and Nagoya University (NU) officially signed a memorandum of agreement on 13 October 2025 to establish the Nagoya...

Research: Mini dramas attracting big audiences

More than one in 10 internet users have watched drama episodes lasting 10 minutes or less on social media, according to research from Ampere Analysis. The firm’s annual global survey of over 100,000 consumers shows ‘micro-dramas’ and ‘mini-dramas’...