The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) launched extensive clearing operations in Manila on Thursday, aiming to decongest major arteries in preparation for the annual surge in traffic accompanying the Christmas season. The MMDA’s Special Operations Group–Strike Force concentrated its efforts on the densely populated Tondo district, patrolling streets including Zaragoza, Moriones, and Tayuman to remove…
The remains of a climber who went missing nearly 31 years ago have been discovered on a Swiss glacier, police in the southern Wallis (Valais) region announced Wednesday. The finding definitively solves the disappearance of two mountaineers from 1994. Climbers ascending the Ober Gabelhorn mountain made the initial discovery on October 15, spotting human remains…
The National Museum of the Philippines has loaned one of Juan Luna’s most celebrated works, Una Bulaqueña, to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, marking the first time a Philippine National Cultural Treasure is featured in the museum’s galleries. The painting, which depicts a young Filipina from Bulacan in traditional attire, is on display alongside European masterpieces,…
Filipino actress Julianne Pundan and Filipino-British performer Seann Miley Moore are set to take on lead roles in the upcoming United Kingdom and Ireland tour of the iconic musical Miss Saigon, which kicks off in October 2025. In an announcement made by Miss Saigon UK on social media, Pundan was revealed to play the central…
The Philippines has emerged as one of the world’s most Muslim-friendly destinations, climbing to 8th place in the 2025 Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) for non-Organization of Islamic Cooperation (non-OIC) countries—a major leap from its 12th place finish in 2024. The annual report by Mastercard and CrescentRating praised the country’s inclusive tourism strategy, which includes…
The Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) is set to honor six legendary figures in Philippine cinema at the 8th edition of The EDDYS: The Entertainment Editors’ Choice Awards, to be held on July 20, 2025, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport World Resorts in Pasay City. Veteran artists Laurice Guillen, Odette Khan, Perla Bautista,…
A record-breaking 121 higher education institutions (HEIs) from the Philippines have made it to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings released on June 18, marking a major milestone for the country’s academic and sustainability efforts. This year’s tally more than doubles the Philippines’ 2024 count of 56 schools, giving the country the highest…
By Maicah Eugenio Broadway icon and Tony Award-winning actress Lea Salonga delivered a heartfelt performance of the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” at a New York Yankees game this week. The Yankees shared a video of Salonga’s performance via social media on Monday night (Tuesday morning in Manila), captioning the post: “Thank you to…
By Maicah Eugenio BTS member J-Hope has hinted at a possible group comeback, saying discussions are underway for a new album and a potential world tour, as the globally renowned K-pop act edges closer to a full-group reunion. In a recent appearance on the Korean variety program Omniscient Interfering View, J-Hope opened up about his…