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8 of 21 Filipinos in Houthi attack rescued–DMW
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac. — Photo from RTVM via Department of Migrant Workers/Facebook Eight of the 21 Filipino crew members on MV Eternity C have been rescued as of Thursday, after the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier was attacked by...
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[Vantage Point] Can the Philippines endure economic pain with Trump’s tariff?
The Philippines has recently been levied a 20% tariff on exports to the United States, more than the 17% toll that the country’s finance team was expecting from an April 2025 announcement. I’m tempted to say, “I told you so.” Some three weeks...

Marriott Moments A-Fair Luxuriant Expo and the “9th Annual Calgary International Fashion and Arts Week” set on July 26 and 27 at the Manila...
This year, “Marriott Moments A-Fair” returns bigger and grander. As it ups the glamour factor, it is now a Luxuriant Expo: Weddings, Events, Fashion and Arts — a high-caliber weddings, debuts and events suppliers fair showcasing an international...

Go appeals for prayers, calls to ‘bring Duterte home alive’ amid health concerns
23 SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go has voiced concern over the reported condition of former President Rodrigo Duterte after the latter passed on his final wishes to Vice President Sara Duterte during a scheduled visit in the ICC detention cell. “He...

Norovirus Cases Surge Across the U.S., Raising Public Health Concerns (ANALYSIS)
As the United States enters the winter months, public health officials are grappling with a significant surge in norovirus cases, a highly contagious virus that causes acute gastroenteritis. Known for symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach...
Philippines’ ex-leader Duterte says he may die in The Hague, asks to be cremated
MANILA – Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte said her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, has told her to have him cremated in The Hague, in the Netherlands, should he die while detained by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for...

BDO Foundation prioritizes access to basic healthcare
Several primary care facilities in the provinces of Antique and Cebu received renovation support from BDO Foundation through the recommendation of BDO and BDO Network Bank branches. As part of its long-standing program, the foundation continues...

Philippine exports to America face 20% Trump tariff
US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, April 22, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners Wednesday,...

TELUS Digital Philippines reiterates DEI commitments during Pride Month celebrations
With diversity and inclusion remaining top of mind for many organizations, TELUS Digital Philippines is continuing to prioritize inclusive culture. During Pride Month, the company celebrated while reaffirming its belief that inclusion is a lasting...

LOOK: Kris Aquino finally gains healthy weight
Kris Aquino marked a health progress amid her several autoimmune diseases, as she now weighs 106 lbs — the heaviest she has been since she returned to the Philippines. The Queen of All Media was seen being assisted by her youngest son Bimby to get...

Philippines president ‘not opposed’ to iGaming sin tax
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is considering stricter regulations for iGaming, including a proposed new tax that would fund problem gambling services. Almost a year after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr banned Philippine Offshore Gaming...

The Philippines: Inclusive Connectivity Bridging the Digital Divide
The promise of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to enhance digital connectivity for Filipinos living in remote islands and far-flung areas is now being realised in the Dinagat Islands. A significant milestone was reached with the signing of a...

Evolving healthcare in Southern and Southeast Asia
The emerging economies of Southern and Southeast Asia (India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand) are undergoing rapid transformations in demographics, technological innovations, socioeconomic development, and consumer...
In our 50s, we moved to a remote Pacific island. We know we'll need better healthcare someday, but for now, it's paradise.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Buz Moffett, 63, who moved from Hawaii to Pohnpei, an island in the Pacific Ocean that's part of the Federated States of Micronesia, with his wife in 2018. It has been edited for length and...

In the pink of health
BERNADINE PAULA ORTIZ-YU CEO, Paula Medical Group “As a nurse, I had to make sure that everything we do, everything we deliver, is safe and high quality. That’s the pressure and also the pride of being in health care.” IN a city where success...

New president of Filipino bishops has amazing guardian angel story
New president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines is known as a shepherd who looks for joy amidst hardship -- and a devotee of his guardian angel. Filipino Bishops elected Gilbert Garcera, Archbishop of Lipa, to be president of...
Carabao Mercado aims to narrow gaps in produce market for Filipino Albertans
Posted on July 10, 2025 by Taber Times By Nicole Shelstad Taber Times Many greenhouses exist in southern Alberta, yet none are quite like Carabao Mercado. Towering foliage, vibrant colours, and fragrant fruits—their greenhouse looks like a...

Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center enhances services for Boholanos
AWARE of its vital role in maintaining the health of the Boholano community, improving their quality of life, and promoting a healthy lifestyle, the Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center (GCGMMC) adopts the Performance Governance...

Friends remember elderly victim of Maili fire, want to help send her home to Philippines
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Friends and neighbors are remembering the elderly woman who lost her life in this weekend’s fire in Maili as a kind soul who never asked for anything. Now, they are reaching out to the public for help to reunite her with her...
Filipino workers face heightened levels of stress, sadness — survey
MANILA, Philippines — Statistics do not lie. Mental health and well-being organization MindNation reports a significant rise in mental health challenges experienced by Filipino workers based on its 2024 Well-Being Survey compared to its 2022 data....