National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (left) shakes hands with Timor-Leste Defense Minister, Rear Admiral Donaciano Do Rosario Da Costa Gomes, at the 47th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 30, 2025. The two officials met on the sidelines of the ADMM on Oct. 31 and agreed to explore…
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos joins the spouses of Asia-Pacific leaders on a cultural tour of Bulguksa Temple and Wooyang Art Museum in Gyeongju, South Korea, as part of the APEC Spouse Program on Friday (Oct. 31, 2025). Araneta-Marcos shared her appreciation for Korea’s rich heritage, thanking South Korean First Lady Kim Hea Kyung for a…
As millions of Filipinos visit cemeteries to honor their departed loved ones this Undas weekend, the weather bureau has advised the public to brace for rain showers brought by a low-pressure area (LPA) and the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ). According to PAGASA, the LPA spotted 275 kilometers west of Coron, Palawan, early Saturday morning will…
Chief PNP Lt. Gen. Melencio Nartatez Jr. (Photo from Facebook) With millions of Filipinos traveling home to remember and give respect to their departed loved ones, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has gone on full alert nationwide for Undas 2025, ensuring a safe and orderly long weekend across the country. PNP acting chief Lieutenant General…
Medical staff assist a female visitor who feels dizzy at Manila North Cemetery in Sta. Cruz on Friday (Oct. 31, 2025). A fully equipped Level 3 ambulance is on standby at the cemetery. (PNA photo by Yancy Lim) The Department of Health (DOH) has placed all its hospitals and regional offices across the country under Code…
BUSAN, South Korea — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Chilean President Gabriel Boric have agreed to fast-track the signing of the Philippines–Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a landmark free trade deal poised to become the Philippines’ first in Latin America. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation…
HUAWEI is inviting everyone to move, connect, and celebrate at the Active Rings Fun Run happening on November 8, 2025, at Block 20, SM Mall of Asia Complex. Organized in partnership with RUNRIO, Leslie’s, and Universal Robina Corporation (Nips), this exciting event blends fitness, innovation, and community in one energizing morning by the bay—open exclusively…
The holidays just got merrier as Anko, Australia’s beloved home and lifestyle brand, invites everyone to embrace the spirit of giving with gifts that bring warmth, joy, and meaning. From cozy home must-haves and festive trinkets to beauty finds and playful surprises, Anko makes thoughtful gifting both easy and affordable—perfect for creating a season that…
Ariana Grande is stepping into the dark side of television once again—this time in Ryan Murphy’s twisted universe. The pop icon will star in Season 13 of American Horror Story (AHS), marking her first major TV role in nearly ten years and her debut in the long-running FX anthology. Murphy unveiled the new season’s cast…
The Department of Foreign Affairs has assured that it is closely monitoring the condition of Filipinos held in US immigration detention centers as Washington intensifies its enforcement campaign against undocumented migrants. According to DFA spokesperson Angelica Escalona, the Philippine Embassy in Washington and consulates across the United States are maintaining active coordination with US authorities…