Philippine News

MANILA, Philippines, April 27 ------ The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) have secured 21,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sourced from the United States to shore up supply stability amid global market volatility and tensions in the Middle East. In a Facebook post on Saturday, April 25, the DOE said the shipment forms part of government efforts to ensure a stable and reliable supply of LPG for households and businesses

MANILA, April 27 ------ The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has reminded Filipinos abroad and foreign nationals to remain vigilant against individuals and networks that may be recruiting them into fighting the Philippine government. The anti-insurgency body issued the reminder after it was confirmed that two American nationals were among those killed in the clash between the military and New People's Army (NPA) remnants in Toboso, Negros

April 27 ------ The excitement among Blooms continues to build as BINI officially unveiled the international stops and ticket-selling details for their Signals World Tour 2026, marking another major milestone in the Nation’s Girl Group’s growing international presence. Through their social media pages, BINI shared a detailed guide, outlining the confirmed dates, venues, and ticketing mechanics for their concerts across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, an

April 27 ------ Filipino singer Matty Juniosa has secured another Golden Buzzer from the judges of "Britain's Got Talent," sending him straight to the finals of the talent competition series' 19th season. For the semi-finals round, the Idol Philippines alum delivered a rendition of Aerosmith's "Dream On," earning a standing ovation from all four judges — Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and KSI — as well as the live audience, as seen in a video uploaded Sunday on th

April 27 ------ With years of national pageant experience under her belt, accountant Anne De Mesa convincingly snagged the 2026 Miss Tourism Worldwide title in Malaysia. De Mesa bested more than a dozen aspirants at the competition held at Forest City Golf Resort in Johor Bahru on Saturday evening, April 25, to become the second Filipino woman to win the title. The Philippines first posted its victory through Zara Carbonell, who won the crown at the inaugural edition of the p

April 27 ------ Over a week after their "Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Finale" concert, SB19 returned to the "All-Out Sundays" to perform their song "Visa." Following the performance, Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin talked about their sold-out show and the meaning of the song. Pablo said they originally only wanted to release three EPs, "Pagsibol," "Pagtatag," and "Simula at Wakas." The three had punctuation marks as their symbols: question mark, exclamation point, and per

WASHINGTON, April 27 ------ US Secret Service agents bundled Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out at a media gala, in what the president later described as an attack by a "would-be assassin." Armed guards opened fire at the gunman who charged through a security checkpoint just outside the ballroom of the hotel where Trump, first lady Melania Trump, senior government officials and hundreds of other black-tie guests had gathered. People dived under tables in chaotic sc

April 27 ------ A strong earthquake rattled Japan's northern island of Hokkaido early Monday, US and Japanese meteorological agencies reported, the latest in a series of powerful tremors to hit the island nation. The 6.1 magnitude quake struck shortly before 5:30 am in Hokkaido's southern region, at a depth of some 80 kilometers, the Japanese Meteorological Agency and the US Geological Survey both reported. No tsunami alert was issued, and USGS predicted that damage to proper

April 27 ------ Three additional nations have pledged approximately €400 million to the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) program, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced, Ukrinform reported. Speaking during a press conference in Kyiv, the president noted that these contributions from three undisclosed countries were finalized during recent meetings in Cyprus. The PURL mechanism allows international partners to fund the immediate purchase of US-made weaponry, partic

April 27 ------ The Ukraine Defense Contact Group, commonly known as the Ramstein format, has provided more than $150 billion in military assistance over the past four years to bolster Ukraine’s defenses, according to the Ministry of Defense. The ministry highlighted that the coalition of over 50 nations has delivered a wide range of advanced weaponry. This includes NASAMS, Patriot, and IRIS-T air defense systems, Leopard and Abrams tanks, HIMARS rocket launchers, and PzH 200

WASHINGTON, April 26 ------ The Trump administration has approved only one Gold Card visa under a program granting U.S. residency to non-citizens for a $1 million fee, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, stressing that hundreds more had applied. In December, U.S. President Donald Trump launched the "Trump Gold Card" visa program that allows applicants to pay a $15,000 fee to the Department of Homeland Security for speedy processing. After a background check or vetting pro

April 26 ------ ALAS Pilipinas will have to earn every inch of ground if it hopes to turn silver into gold in the 2026 AVC Women’s Nations Cup from June 6 to 14 in Candon City. The official draw held sets up a loaded Pool A for the Philippines, placing the reigning silver medalists in a gauntlet that features regional heavyweights South Korea and Chinese Taipei, along with Australia, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. Coming in as the reigning silver medalist after a finals loss to

MANILA, Philippines, April 26 ------ Filipinos booking flights until end-April should brace for higher airfares of up to P15,400 after the government approved an increase in fuel surcharge to a record Level 19. In an advisory, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) increased the fuel surcharge to a new high of Level 19 for April 16 to 30, from Level 8 in the previous two-week period, authorizing airlines to raise fares. This is now the highest level that the fuel surcharge has rea

April 26 ------ Kapamilya actor and host Luis Manzano got candid about the difference he saw in himself now that he has a family of his own. In an interview with fellow Pinoy Big Brother host Bianca Gonzalez, the celebrity father bared the “anxiety or fear” that he has as he wants to provide “a certain life” for his family. Luis tied the knot with Kapamilya actress Jessy Mendiola in a civil ceremony in Batangas City back in February 2021. They then welcomed their first child,

April 26 ------ Xeneta has warned that even amid a ceasefire extension, commercial shipping remains unsafe as transits stay far below normal and tensions continue to disrupt supply chains. Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at Xeneta has called the ongoing blockades and attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz ‘the weaponization of trade,’ saying that the extended ceasefire can be seen as a positive step, but if it brings a calming of conflict in the skies, that has not

MANILA, April 26 ------ The Gilas Pilipinas women’s 3x3 squad is bound for the 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Poland, but the tournament is just part of a bigger picture for the Filipina hoopers. Aside from marking the country’s return to the world stage for the first time in eight years, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Executive Director Erika Dy pointed out that qualifying for the Poland tournament is also a major boost to Gilas’ hopes of reaching the 2028 Olympics in Los

MANILA, Philippines, April 26 ------ An upcoming animated series inspired by Philippine mythology is expanding its voice cast with more Filipino actors. "Sun Chaser" is the brainchild of Filipino-American filmmakers Bernard Badion and Bobby Pontillas, currently in development after receiving the MIFA Animation du Monde Prize at last year's Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The series follows self-absorbed teenager Jordan Santos, whose grandmother's island is attac

April 26 ------ Meta is laying off about 8,000 workers, or about 10% of its workforce, the company said as it continues to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and highly paid AI-expert hires. The company said it was making the cuts for the sake of efficiency and to allow new investments in parts of its business, as first reported by Bloomberg, which also said the company will leave about 6,000 jobs unfilled. Microsoft said it was offering voluntary buy

April 26 ------ NYK Group has announced the appointment of its first female captain of an LNG carrier. According to the IMO–WISTA Women in Maritime 2024 Survey, female representation in the maritime workforce remains disproportionately low. However, despite ongoing challenges, women in shipping continue to demonstrate resilience as the industry gradually moves toward greater inclusivity. As announced, NiMiC Ship Management Co., Ltd. (NiMiC), a Taiwan-based NYK Group ship-mana

April 26 ------ The United States military reaffirmed its commitment to efforts in the Indo-Pacific including the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite its ongoing engagements in the Middle East. At a press briefing, US 2026 Balikatan spokesperson Colonel Robert Bunn said Washington remains focused on its alliance with the Philippines and security in the region. “This region is important to us. As you know, the United States has its geographic combatant commands. We are represent