SOU Students Protest at Ashland’s No Kings Day Rally

Southern Oregon University students joined members of the local community to demonstrate in Ashland’s Downtown Plaza as part of the nationwide No Kings Day protests on Oct. 18. An estimated 7 million people participated in protests across the...

DOD feeling the bite as government shutdown becomes second longest in U.S. history

The Defense Department, detailing for Congress the impacts of the ongoing government shutdown, says it has canceled “significant elements” of a key military exercise for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command focused on validating land-based strike...

Philippine gaming regulator, privacy commission team up to boost data protection

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the National Privacy Commission (NPC) have signed a deal to strengthen data privacy safeguards and regulatory compliance across the country’s gaming industry. The partnership was...

Top News Headlines In Indonesia, The Philippines, Singapore & Thailand : Oct 22, 2025

INDONESIA 1.GOVT CUTS DOMESTIC AIRFARES BY UP TO 14 PCT FOR HOLIDAYS -- JAKARTA GLOBE The Transportation Ministry has announced a 13 to 14 per cent cut in domestic airfares for the 2025 Christmas and 2026 New Year travel period, following...

Pittsburgh Garners International Acclaim

PITTSBURGH, PA — You might not think that Pittsburgh has anything in common with cities such as Beijing in China; Rabat in Morocco; Manila in the Philippines; Rawanda in East Africa and Vancouver in Canada. National Geographic’s global community...

Kathryn Bernardo becomes 4th Filipino celebrity to be honored wax figure by Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

Award-winning actress Kathryn Bernardo is set to be immortalized at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, joining the roster of Filipino celebrities who have received this honor. The multi-awarded star, who began her acting career at the age of seven, has...

Spanish beach volleyball duo of Adrián Gavira and Alejandro Huerta grab volleyball gold in Philippines

Adrián Gavira and Alejandro Huerta wi gold in Philipines. Credit: AG Instagram In a spectacle on the sands of Nuvali, Philippines, the Spanish beach volleyball duo of Adrián Gavira and Alejandro Huerta etched their names into the sport’s history...

Mayor Tiangco Lauds Navotas City Hospital for DOH Awards

Navotas City Mayor John Rey Tiangco lauded the Navotas City Hospital for awards given by the Department of Health (DOH). “Nakamit nila ang dalawang parangal mula sa DOH Metro Manila Center for Health Development,” said Tiangco. These awards...

Philippines eyes progress on South China Sea code of conduct as ASEAN Chair in 2026: Foreign secretary

In 2013, Manila brought a landmark case before the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, which ruled in 2016 that China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea had no legal basis – a decision Beijing rejected. ASEAN has not taken a...

Hundreds attend No Kings rally in Federal Way

Federal Way joined cities around the state and the country in holding a No Kings demonstration on Oct. 18. South End Friends for Peace and Justice organized the local event, which included a food drive that received hundreds of pounds of food...

As Philippines lags peers, government bets on China eVisa restart

Philstar.com October 22, 2025 | 7:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is counting on the resumption of a eVisa program for Chinese tourists in November to help close a widening gap in tourist arrivals, as neighbouring Southeast Asian...

News in Pictures | Faces of rural poverty

Report and photos by Viggo Sarmago Bulatlat.com MANILA – Peasants and farmers, together with other multisectoral organizations, march from Liwasang Bonifacio to Mendiola for this year’s Peasant Day. Their demands: genuine agrarian reform and to...

Lawmakers, local leaders renew call for alternative minerals management bill

The proposed law seeks to reform the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 to put more safeguards for communities, environment, and the local industry MANILA, Philippines – Lawmakers, local chief executives, and environmental advocates on Tuesday, October...

How much power should an anti-graft body have?

Jean Mangaluz - Philstar.com October 23, 2025 | 7:15am MANILA, Philippines — As corruption probes into multibillion-peso infrastructure projects intensify, lawmakers and legal luminaries are debating how much authority the government’s anti-graft...

Philippines, Indonesia boost sports ties

Philstar.com October 21, 2025 | 2:00pm MANILA, Philippines — In a dynamic display of sports diplomacy and regional solidarity, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio recently met with Indonesian Sports Minister Erick...

Tech Meets Hoops: How Samantha Woosnam and Sport radar are elevating Philippine basketball

In the Philippines, basketball isn’t just a sport, it’s part of the national DNA. From makeshift hoops in barangays to packed arenas during collegiate and professional games, the love for the game runs deep. Now, as technology reshapes how sports...

Updates on the Philippines’ retirement visa program

The Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) has been one of the Philippines’ flagship programs for attracting foreign retirees. Introduced through Letter of Instruction No. 1470 in 1985, the SRRV grants qualified foreign nationals and former...

Champions converge at Sta. Elena as International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus heats up

Champions converge at Sta. Elena as International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus heats up International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus is heralding a new era in golf for the country, according to the golfers aiming for a shot...

NBA sets record with 135 international players from 43 countries to open 2025-26 season

The NBA continues expanding its global reach as the 2025-26 season tips off with a record 135 international players from 43 countries and six continents on opening-night rosters, the league announced Tuesday. It marks the 12th straight season that...

Smart in Every Way, Strong for Everyday: The OPPO A6 Pro is now available for early pre-order in the Philippines

OPPO is now opening pre-orders in the Philippines for the highly anticipated OPPO A6 Pro — a smarter, tougher addition to the A Series lineup, built to keep up with your busiest days and your longest entertainment sessions. Designed to power...