Philippine broadband firm Converge Introduces Content Plus

Filipino broadband and tech company Converge ICT Solutions Inc officially launched Content Plus, an innovative in-room entertainment solution specifically designed to elevate the guest experience in hotels and healthcare facilities. Poised to...

Debunked Episode 20: A Look at H-1B Visas in Healthcare, M&A Deals for Bitcoin and More

In response to the news that the Trump administration has hiked the price of new H-1B visas from $2,000 – $5,000 to a whopping $100,000. MedCity News Editor in Chief Arundhati Parmar talked about the merits and challenges of the program in general...

Ascott Philippines partners with Gaisano Grand Group of Companies to open Oakwood in Cebu

MANILA, Philippines — The Ascott Limited Philippines, in partnership with Grand Land—part of theGaisano Grand Group of Companies—is proud to announce the upcoming opening of Oakwood IT Park Grand Gateway Cebu, the first Oakwood-branded property...

Sleeping in fields and struggling for basics: Filipinos contend with quake aftermath

Virma Simonette and Ewe Koh ShareSave Watch: Rescuers search rubble and people queue for aid after deadly earthquake shakes Philippines Two days after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck her hometown in the central Philippines, Arguel Estalicas says...

FAHM: Filipino Community Center honors business leaders in annual Bayanihan Gala

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - October marks Filipino American History Month, and each year, the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu honors service leaders who embody the spirit of “bayanihan” or community. This year’s “Bayanihan Gala” takes place at...

Mayor Joy Belmonte joins opening of cultural festival celebrating Filipino and Chinese friendship

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte led the city in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the friendship between Filipinos and Chinese. Belmonte joined the opening of the three-day cultural exhibit, called Golden Ties of Friendship: Kaalaman, Kaunlaran,...

Philippines earthquake: UN pledges support as Cebu death toll rises to 72

The tremor struck off the coast of Bogo City at 9:59PM on Tuesday, 30 September, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reporting a shallow depth of around 10 kilometers. Residents said the quake sent people fleeing...

Philippines earthquake death toll rises to 72 as survivors recall moment tragedy struck

When firefighters brought out the body of his 4-year-old son in a bag from a budget hotel demolished by a 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the central Philippines, Isagani Gelig stooped down and gently stroked the black cadaver bag for several minutes,...

69 killed as strong earthquake hits central Philippines

At least 69 people have been killed and over 150 injured after a strong earthquake struck off the central Philippine island of Cebu late Tuesday, toppling buildings, cutting power, and sending terrified residents rushing into the streets. The...

Philippines quake toll rises to 72

Agence France-Presse . Bogo, Philippines 02 October, 2025, 22:53 The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines rose to 72 on Thursday, officials said, as the search for the missing wound down and rescuers turned their focus...

Study warns up to a quarter of Philippine vertebrates risk extinction

A new study warns that 15-23% of the Philippines’ 1,294 terrestrial vertebrates face extinction, with amphibians and mammals at highest risk. Endemic species are most vulnerable, yet many lesser-known taxa like flying foxes, Cebu flowerpeckers and...

Philippine factory activity contracted in September

PHILIPPINE factory activity slipped in September, breaking from the broader regional trend and marking an uncommon stumble in the country’s postpandemic recovery after domestic demand had faltered. A monthly survey of about 400 firms showed the...

Survivors recall moment of tragedy as Philippines quake death toll hits 72

When firefighters brought out the body of his 4-year-old son in a bag from a budget hotel demolished by a 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the central Philippines, Isagani Gelig stooped down and gently stroked the black cadaver bag for several minutes,...

At least 69 dead in strong earthquake in central Philippines

Manila, Oct 2, (dpa/GNA) – At least 69 people were killed in a strong earthquake that rocked the central Philippines, toppling buildings, cutting power and sending residents fleeing into the streets, officials said on Wednesday. More than 200...

Police nab Filipino cleaner for 1.14 million job scam

The Judiciary Police arrested a Filipino for a 1.14 million pataca job scam on Monday, PJ spokesman Cheong Siu Keong said during a special press conference yesterday. Cheong identified the suspect as a 30-year-old non-resident-worker (NRWs)...

AP News: Earthquake death toll rises to 72 in the Philippines as survivors recall moment when tragedy struck

Survivors of Tuesday's earthquake charge their phones on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 in San Remigio, Cebu Province, Central Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Survivors of Tuesday's earthquake get checked on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 in San Remigio,...

TWICE’s Jeongyeon misses Philippine concert due to health issues

TWICE’s Jeongyeon will not be participating in the group’s upcoming concert in the Philippines due to health concerns. On October 2, TWICE posted an announcement on their fan platform Fans: “Jeongyeon will be unable to attend the ‘THIS IS FOR’...

Wisconsins First Filipino American State Legislator Kicks Off Filipino American History Month

WEST ALLIS, Wis. – Today, Representative Angelito Tenorio (D-14), proudly kicked off Filipino American History Month. Rep. Tenorio said, “As Wisconsin’s first Filipino American state legislator, I am honored to celebrate the countless Filipino...

AirAsia Philippines Celebrates Teachers with a Special Check-in Lane 

Cebu City, Philippines — In celebration of National Teachers’ Month, AirAsia Philippines is honoring the nation’s educators with a special initiative at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2. AirAsia Philippines Honors Teachers with...

ICC: Experts ready to assess Duterte’s health

Janvic Mateo - The Philippine Star October 3, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — With his medical condition in question, pre-trial judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) may tap qualified experts to conduct an independent assessment on...