Philippines
AirAsia Streamlining Leads to Widespread Flight Disruptions
AirAsia’s ongoing flight schedule streamlining led to widespread disruptions across Asia on February 22, 2026, impacting thousands of passengers with significant delays and cancellations.
Toxic ‘Devil Crab’ Claims Influencer’s Life After Social Media Post
Filipino food influencer Emma Amit died on February 6, 2026, after consuming a highly poisonous ‘devil crab’ for a social media video, prompting urgent public health warnings.
Alexandra Eala’s Top 40 Breakthrough Precedes Early Doha Exit
Filipino tennis star Alexandra Eala achieved a historic career-high WTA ranking, entering the top 40, only to face an unexpected first-round defeat at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open on the same day.
Kylie Verzosa Reveals Months-Long Engagement to Entrepreneur Emil Eriksen
Actress and Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa has publicly announced her engagement to entrepreneur Emil Eriksen, revealing the proposal occurred six months ago during a hike in Côte d’Azur, France, after maintaining a private relationship.
Villar Land Faces SEC Criminal Complaint Amid Market Manipulation Allegations
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against Villar Land Holdings Corp. and its executives for alleged market manipulation, insider trading, and misleading disclosures, marking a significant regulatory action.
Camila Osorio Halts Alex Eala’s Philippine Open Journey in Quarterfinals
Philippine tennis sensation Alex Eala’s run at the WTA 125 Philippine Women’s Open ended in the quarterfinals after a 6-4, 6-4 loss to Colombia’s Camila Osorio. The highly anticipated match marked a significant test for Eala in her first home…
Michelle Dee, Rhian Ramos Face NBI Complaint Over Driver’s Torture Allegations
Beauty queen-actress Michelle Dee, fellow actress Rhian Ramos, and beauty queen-politician Samantha Panlilio are facing a formal complaint before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines. The complaint, filed by Ramos’s personal driver, alleges serious illegal detention, torture,…
Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Rocks Philippines’ Moro Gulf Region
A powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Moro Gulf region of the Philippines on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, renewing focus on the nation’s position along the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire.
Cebu Kicks Off ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026, City Schools Shift to Remote Learning
The Philippines officially launched the 45th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026 in Cebu, aiming to solidify its regional leadership in tourism and drive economic growth. The event, which includes high-level ministerial meetings and industry exchanges, prompted Cebu City to suspend…
Wang Xinyu’s Fan Comparison Puts Spotlight on Eala’s Global Following
Chinese tennis player Wang Xinyu sparked debate by claiming her fans are ‘even better’ than Alexandra Eala’s, highlighting the Filipino star’s unprecedented global support.
Philippines Bans Grok Amid Deepfake Concerns, Global Investigations Intensify
The Philippines has joined Indonesia and Malaysia in banning Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, citing its use in generating non-consensual sexualized deepfakes. This move comes as international investigations into Grok’s content moderation practices escalate, and Meta’s Threads surpasses X in…
Philippines Headlines: ICI Shakeup, Pope Leo’s Gaza Plea, Alex Eala’s Year-End Showdown
The Philippines faces a turbulent end to 2025, with leadership changes at ICI, Pope Leo’s poignant Christmas message on Gaza, and tennis star Alex Eala closing out a stellar season.
Philippines Steps Up Naval Power and Sports Glory in 2025: Warships and SEA Games Triumph
In 2025, the Philippines marked a pivotal year, commissioning advanced warships to counter regional threats and celebrating a record medal haul at the Southeast Asian Games. Discover how military modernization and sporting achievement are reshaping the nation’s confidence and global…
Shell Faces Landmark Lawsuit Over Typhoon Disaster Amid Financial and Public Scrutiny
Survivors of Super Typhoon Rai in the Philippines have launched a historic lawsuit against Shell in the UK, seeking accountability for climate change-related destruction, while Shell’s financial valuation and public image face renewed scrutiny.
Mindanao: How a Region’s Legacy of Militancy Became Central to the Bondi Beach Attack Investigation
Australian investigators are probing the ties between Mindanao’s history of Islamist militancy and the Bondi Beach attack, focusing on the suspects’ recent travel and alleged training in the Philippines’ troubled south.