Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
World War II museum to focus on Philippines campaign
The Apalachicola Times - Florida
·
August 25, 2025
A squad leader points out a suspected Japanese position at the edge of Balete Pass, near Baguio, where troops of the 25th Infantry Division are in fierce combat with Japanese forces on March 23, 1945. [ U.S. Army ] During the invasion of Leyte,...
The World Bank Gives Nuclear Power a Jolt in the Global South
World Politics Review
·
August 25, 2025
A fisherman in the West Philippine Sea passes the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, Jan. 19, 2025 (AP photo by Anton L. Delgado). The World Bank’s recent decision to lift a longstanding de facto ban on funding for nuclear energy projects has raised...
Aryna Sabalenka starts defense of US Open title with solid victory; Fritz, Ben Shelton win in straight sets
West Hawaii Today - Hawaii
·
August 25, 2025
The first round of a major can be tricky for the world’s No. 1 player and defending champion. Especially when it’s the last major of the year in New York. But Aryna Sabalenka made the proceedings look very routine in a 7-5, 6-1 win over...
Ji Chang-wook to headline IAM Worldwide’s anniversary show in Manila
The Manila Times
·
August 25, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — South Korean superstar Ji Chang-wook will make a highly anticipated appearance in the Philippines as the headliner for IAM Worldwide’s 8th anniversary show, “DOMIN8,” on October 19 at SM Mall of Asia Arena. South Korean...
Philippines’ First Megawatt-Scale Floating Solar Plant Successfully Connected to the Grid
The Laotian Times
·
August 25, 2025
HEFEI, China, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In active response to the Philippines’ energy transition strategy, Black & Veatch, a global leader in energy and infrastructure, has successfully completed the country’s first megawatt-scale floating...
Alexandra Eala Becomes First Filipino To Win A Grand Slam Singles Match
RTTNews
·
August 25, 2025
Young tennis sensation Alexandra Eala has become the first-ever Filipino to win a Grand Slam singles main draw match in the Open era. The 2022 US Open junior girls' singles champion and world No. 70 came back from a double break in the third set...
SCCC promotes Sabah-China Expo to Chinese business delegates
Borneo Post
·
August 25, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Liew (seated sixth from left) with the business delegates from Ganzhou and Anxi County. KOTA KINABALU (Aug 25): The Sabah-China Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) will be hosting the Second Sabah-China...
Filipinos prefer e-wallets to banks as financial services entry point
Nikkei Asia
·
Finance Report says 35% of population use digital services like GCash in country where 50% are unbanked GCash is the Philippines' most popular digital wallet and is backed by local conglomerate Ayala Corp. It has also received investment from...
Philippines seen rising as health tech outsourcing powerhouse
Inquirer
·
August 25, 2025
FILE PHOTO MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippines is playing a key role in a rapidly expanding global health-care outsourcing market, which, in turn, is creating a need for efficient cross-border payments. New York-based fintech Payoneer said in a...
U.S. Open recap: Alex Eala makes more tennis history for the Philippines in New York
The New York Times
·
August 25, 2025
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 U.S. Open, and you can follow all the U.S. Open coverage too. Welcome to the U.S. Open briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. On day one, a...
TREASURE to open Asia tour with KSPO DOME concerts, pre-sale starts today
allkpop
·
Pre-sale for TREASURE’s Seoul concert begins today (Aug. 25) at 8 p.m. KST via NOL Ticket. TREASURE will hold the ‘2025-26 TREASURE TOUR [PULSE ON] IN SEOUL’ from October 10 to 12 at KSPO DOME in Bangi-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul. Pre-sale will run...
OTPs under siege: Why the Philippines needs stronger defenses
Coingeek
·
August 25, 2025
Homepage > News > Business > OTPs under siege: Why the Philippines needs stronger defenses With the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sounding the alarm on the weaknesses of one-time passwords (OTPs) and urging financial institutions to adopt...
Manila FAME 2025 dives into the roots of Filipino design
Australian Giftguide
·
August 24, 2025
Manila FAME 2025 dives into the roots of Filipino design personAustralian GiftGuide Team calendar_monthAugust 25, 2025 For its 73rd edition, happening on 16 to 18 October at the World Trade Centre Metro Manila in Pasay City, the country’s premier...
WPS monitor: Chinese research ships gone but militia vessels return
Inquirer
·
August 25, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Most of the Chinese vessels that fled Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal due to Tropical Depression Isang over the weekend are now back. Specifically, militia and China Coast Guard ships, according to West Philippine Sea monitor on...
View from Manila: Diplomatic protests or joint drills — which ones make China respond?
Rappler
·
August 25, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – In the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Navy says there’s at least one move that seems to cut down on Beijing’s aggressive behavior: the Philippines’ joint sails and drills with other nations in the country’s exclusive...
Filipino Eala makes history with first US Open Grand Slam singles win
The Sun Daily
·
August 25, 2025
ALEXANDRA EALA created tennis history at the US Open on Sunday by becoming the first player from the Philippines to win a Grand Slam singles match. The 20-year-old from Quezon City produced a stunning comeback to defeat Danish 14th seed Clara...
US Open: Eala In Tears After Becoming 1St Filipino Player To Win A Grand Slam Match Khaleej Times
MENAFN
·
August 25, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Alexandra Eala became the first Filipino player to win a main draw match at a Grand Slam in the professional era, as she beat 14th seed Clara Tauson in an opening round upset at the US Open on Sunday. Eala burst into tears...
Economists expect GDP to grow faster by 5.8% in Q3
Manila Standard
·
August 24, 2025
ECONOMISTS from the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) expect the Philippine economy to rebound in the second half of 2025, with its gross domestic product (GDP) projected to grow 5.8 percent in the third quarter. The UA&P experts said low...
International Banker 2025 Asia & Australasia Awards Winners
International Banker
·
August 25, 2025
11 China’s policy banks recently embarked on a bond-issuance spree as they sought to lock in lower yields prior to the reinstatement of a value-added tax (VAT) on interest income. The Ministry of Finance announced in late July that it would...
National Heroes’ Day: 1Sambayan urges Filipinos to confront corruption
Inquirer
·
August 26, 2025
MANILA, Philippines—Opposition coalition 1Sambayan on Monday, August 25, marked National Heroes’ Day with a call for Filipinos to unite against corruption and demand greater accountability from leaders, framing its message around the sacrifices of...