4 senators who won in 2025 polls got funds from contractors; Comelec verifying legality

Cristina Chi - Philstar.com October 22, 2025 | 12:39pm MANILA, Philippines — Four out of six senatorial candidates who received funds from contractors during the recent midterm elections won a seat, according to the Commission on Elections....

'The Witcher in Concert' arriving in Manila next year

Philstar.com October 22, 2025 | 11:27am MANILA, Philippines — Filipino fans of “The Witcher” are in for a magical musical journey as CD Projekt Red officially brings “The Witcher in Concert” to Manila in 2026. Set to take place at the Solaire...

Philippine cities brace themselves for the upcoming All Saints long weekend

Philippine cities are currently in the thick of preparations for the upcoming observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on 1st and 2nd November. Several urban centres have already released safety and security guidelines for the upcoming...

Stacked lineup: New Asian Tour event 'like a major' for Filipino golfers

Veteran Angelo Que said Wednesday that the high quality of the field for this week's Asian Tour event made it "like a major" for him and his fellow Filipino golfers. Former Masters champions Patrick Reed, Dustin Johnson and Charl Schwartzel, plus...

Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military and upgrade security strategy

TOKYO – Japan's new foreign minister said Wednesday his country plans to show its determination to further build up its defense to rapidly adapt to changing warfare realities and growing tension in the region when U.S. President Donald Trump...

Record-breaking Attendance at Community Night Celebration and Launch of Filipino Town Las Vegas Cultural District

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email Photos from Filipino Town Las Vegas facebook “Filipino Town is not just a location, it is a reflection of our cultural image, of who we are as Filipinos,” – Bernie Benito, President, Filipino Town Las Vegas “Even...

Communications minister: Smooth preparations for press coverage ahead of 47th Asean Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said preparations for press coverage of the 47th Asean Summit taking place this Saturday are going smoothly. He said as of 12 noon today, 34 countries including Malaysia has...

It’s official: UFCABC Supports Mayor Ken Sim’s Motion For Filipino Cultural Centre In Vancouver

Posted by ReyFort Media In a sterling display of leadership, the United Filipino Canadian Associations in BC has thrown its support behind a plan to expedite the delivery of a Filipino cultural centre in Vancouver. UFCABC declared in a statement...

ICI defers livestreaming of hearings to draft witness-protection rules

Cristina Chi - Philstar.com October 23, 2025 | 6:16pm MANILA, Philippines — The Independent Commission for Infrastructure said livestreaming of its hearings will not begin next week as planned, citing the need to first draft rules to protect the...

Mayor Treñas receives award for Iloilo City as Most Business-Friendly LGU

Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas received the award as the city is named the Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (City Level 1B category) for 2025 by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). “Congratulations and padayon,...

Sighting of Philippine Eagle in Cotabato sparks renewed push for raptor protection

An adult Philippine Eagle was recently sighted near the forest edges of Barangays Sallab, Imamaling and Don Panaca in Magpet, Cotabato during a monitoring and site assessment conducted from October 15 to 17, according to the Department of...

Tala reaches 4 million customers in Philippines, continues strategic expansion globally

Philstar.com October 22, 2025 | 9:00am MANILA, Philippines — Tala marked a new phase of growth with the announcement of its expansion in Latin America that started with the launch of its services in Guatemala. Headquartered in Santa Monica,...

Payoneer strengthens Filipino SME competitiveness against rising global fees

6 THE AVERAGE cost of sending money overseas climbed to 6.49% in Q1 2025, up from 6.26% in the previous quarter, according to the World Bank’s Remittance Prices Worldwide (RPW) 2025 Report. This figure is more than double the target set under the...

Marlon “Marvelous Captain” Manalo makes comeback in Philippine Open

Filipino cue artist Marlon “Marvelous Captain” Manalo is making a much-anticipated comeback in the Philippine Open, where he is set to face former world champion Ralf “Kaiser” Souquet of Germany at the Gateway Mall in Araneta Center, Cubao. The...

DPWH asks NBI to vet 14 top officials for contractor links

October 23, 2025 | 7:26pm MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways has asked the National Bureau of Investigation to conduct background checks on 14 of its appointed officials following allegations that some remain linked...

New Asian Tour event 'like a major' for Filipino golfers

Veteran Angelo Que said Wednesday that the high quality of the field for this week's Asian Tour event made it "like a major" for him and his fellow Filipino golfers. Former Masters champions Patrick Reed, Dustin Johnson and Charl Schwartzel, plus...

5 out of 10 Filipinos want Marcos to focus on addressing inflation

MORE Filipinos have expressed belief that addressing inflation should be the focus of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. among other issues that hound the country. In a survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations from September 24 to...

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...

Global Dominion partners with PTR Properties, Inc.: Empowering more Filipinos to own their dream homes

By Jay Ann Bonghanoy Two industry leaders with one shared vision to help more Filipinos achieve their dream of homeownership. Global Dominion Financing, Inc. (GDFI), through its Real Estate Financing Division, proudly sealed a new partnership with...

All eyes on Sta. Elena this week as Bingo Plus-backed ISP Philippines brings Global Stars and local vibes

Sta. Rosa, Laguna — Golf is about to hit a new level of excitement as The International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus takes center stage at Sta. Elena Golf Club from October 23 to 26, bringing together top Asian Tour players and an...