Philippine News

MANILA, Philippines, January 17 ------ The country’s population is expected to reach 123.96 million by 2035, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This means around 14.76 million people are projected to be added to the 2020 population of 109.20 million.   An average annual population growth rate of 0.85 percent for the period of 2020 to 2035 is assumed by the projection. By 2035, the PSA said the male population is expected to reach around 62.64 million, or

MANILA, Philippines, January 17 ------ Nxled continued to surround new franchise player Brooke Van Sickle with key pieces, the latest being her former Petro Gazz teammates Bang Pineda and Nicole Tiamzon   Pineda and Tiamzon reunite with Van Sickle, Jonah Sabete, Djanel Cheng, and Ranya Musa as they try to bring the same championship culture they built with the Angels, who topped last year’s All-Filipino and Reinforced Conferences. The Chameleons have also acquired Aby Maraño

MANILA, Philippines, January 17 ------ If you ever wondered why the SexBomb Girls remain well-loved, look no further than their over 20-year discography that includes songs that continue to be sung, sampled, covered, and danced to this day.   The SexBomb Girls have some of the most iconic hits that still enjoy popularity among their very first batch of listeners, who are mostly millennials. It is safe to assume that due to exposure to their parents' love for the Filipino sing

January 17 ------ Experts from the EU CLEANSHIP project have documented that the use of biodiesel of the type B100 FAME in real sailing can reduce black carbon emissions by up to 81 percent at low engine load and up to 61 percent at high engine load compared to traditional marine gas oil, MGO.   The measurements with 100 percent biofuel were made during a three-day voyage on the vessel Falstria Swan from Uni-Tankers. The collected data has been analyzed and compared with base

MANILA, Philippines, January 16 ------ A blockbuster rematch against early finalist TNT offers defending champion San Miguel Beer a tantalizing prospect. But before they could entertain thoughts of Round 2 against the Tropang 5G, the Beermen must first take care of the closeout business against defiant Barangay Ginebra tonight in Game 6 of PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinal series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.   And looking back at last season’s Final Four against the sa

BERLIN, Germany, January 16 ------ German forward Franz Wagner hit his stride late to help the Orlando Magic rally for a 118-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday (Friday Manila time) in the first NBA regular-season game ever played in Germany.   The Grizzlies did their best to spoil the return of Orlando's Wagner brothers, Franz and Moritz, to their home country in the showcase game in Berlin. Memphis led by as many as 20 points in the first half before the Magi

January 16 ------ Nxled continued its recruitment frenzy with its most spectacular haul yet and then embraced the expectations that came with the latest additions to its vastly revamped roster.   The star-filled signings, in fact, produced a beautiful dilemma for Chameleons’ coach Ettore Guidetti—nothing that will cause him sleepless nights, though. “Honestly, I faced worse problems in the last 10 to 15 years,” the Nxled mentor said in a press conference where the Chameleons

January 16 ------ TROY Rosario would continue to battle through a pulled groin if Barangay Ginebra would utilize him in an all-important Game 6 against San Miguel in their PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinals.   Coach Tim Cone can’t say for sure whether Rosario would be available for Friday’s Game 6 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, as the Gin Kings are on the verge of elimination following a 115-109 loss on Wednesday night. “He’s having an MRI to find out the extent of his t

January 16 ------ The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has officially assumed several regulatory functions for Maritime Higher Education Institutions (MHEIs) as part of the implementation of the MARINA–CHED Transition Plan, in line with Republic Act No. 12021, or the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers.   Effective 01 January 2026, MARINA will now process and issue Special Orders (SO) for Graduation. MHEIs are required to submit their applications through their respective M

January 16 ------ Maersk is drawing a lot of attention with its announcement today that it has restarted its first service on its normal routing through the Red Sea and Suez Canal. Long seen as a bellwether for the industry, Maersk's move to fulfill its commitments to the Suez Canal Authority for a return is seen as a pivotal moment for the industry following a similar move this month by CMA CGM.   In an announcement from Maersk, it called the move the “next step” in its grad

January 16 ------ The German Federal Police are reported to be increasing their enforcement efforts on shipping attempting to enter the country’s territorial waters in the Baltic. In an investigation reported by the German media outlets NDR, WDR, and Süddeutsche Zeitung, they highlight that German forces last weekend turned away a “zombie” tanker that presented false papers, and it was preceded by a similar enforcement effort in December.   According to the investigation, the

January 16 ------ The Shanghai International Port Group is highlighting that its port operation has remained the world’s busiest container port for the 16th consecutive year. They also report completion of the 14th Five-Year Plan as it looks toward the future by taking more steps to build its role as a global container transshipment hub.   Releasing its final tally for 2025, SIPG says the Shanghai port overall handled 55.06 million TEU, which was a 6.9 percent increase in thr

January 16 ------ Hong Kong’s (HK) newest musical theater initiative, MusicalCon, opened in grand style with “The Magic of Musicals,” a concert that celebrated the genre’s past, present, and future, led by none other than Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga, alongside the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.   The evening began at precisely 7:45 p.m., with the orchestra under the baton of Gerard Salonga, who previously served as assistant conductor of the Hong Kong Philhar

January 16 ------ “P77,” top-billed by Barbie Forteza, has taken the No. 1 spot in Prime Video’s Top 10 Movies in the Philippines.   According to a post by GMA Pictures on Thursday, the horror film landed in the top spot six days after its release on the streaming platform on January 9. "P77," which stands for "Penthouse 77," is a horror film that follows Luna Caceres (Barbie), who takes up a cleaning job in a mysterious penthouse.   It’s directed by Derick Cabrido and produc

MANILA, Philippines, January 16 ------ For Kapuso actor Miguel Tanfelix, solo travel goes beyond a simple break from routine; it is a way to recharge, reflect, and nourish the soul. Following a recent solo journey through South America, with stops in Peru, Brazil, and Argentina, he cited the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu in Peru, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as his favorite destination. “It was a real adventure. Tiring, but for me, traveling nourishes my soul,” Miguel s

MANILA, Philippines, January 16 ------ Host-actress Kris Aquino is recovering following a minor operation as part of her treatment for several autoimmune diseases. "The Queen of All Media" shared what she dubbed a "short post" on Instagram, a picture of herself in the operating room as she expressed gratitude for everyone's prayers. Kris said she was initially going to have a minor PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) line procedure, where a tube is inserted into a v

MANILA, January 16 ------ The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued a lahar advisory today, urging communities in Albay to be vigilant and ready for possible lahar flow and related hazards.   Phivolcs warned that the forecast of heavy to intense rainfall along the eastern coast of southern Luzon could trigger volcanic sediment flows or lahars, as well as muddy streamflows and runoff in rivers and drainage channels around Mayon Volcano, which rem

January 16 ------ Tropical Storm Ada (international name: Nokaen) remained over the Philippine Sea early Friday, Jan. 16, as it continued to move at a slow pace, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. As of 5 a.m., the center of Ada was estimated at 370 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, or 430 kilometers east of Maasin City, Southern Leyte.   The cyclone is moving north-northwestward slowly. PAGASA sai

January 16 ------ Malacañang has attributed the Philippine peso's all-time low against the US dollar to several global and local developments, including the tension between the United States and Venezuela and the investigation on the anomalous flood control projects.   "Ang pagtaas ng piso kontra dolyar kamakailan ay dulot ng mga pandaigdigang at lokal na mga kaganapan (The recent movement of the peso against the dollar is due to both global and local developments)," Palace P

MANILA, Philippines, January 16 ------ The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has offered a P10-million reward for the arrest of gaming tycoon Atong Ang, who is facing kidnapping charges over the disappearance of cockfighting aficionados, or sabungeros.   “The DILG will be placing a P10 million reward for his arrest,” Secretary Jonvic Remulla said in Filipino during a press briefing in Quezon City on Thursday. “Any information leading to the conclusive arr