Philippines raises FIT levy for renewable payments

The energy regulator of the Philippines has approved an increase in the feed-in tariff allowance (FIT-All) to PHP 0.2073 ($0.004)/kWh from PHP 0.1189, with the new rate set to take effect next month. October 22, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Image:...

BSP Opens Doors for More Islamic Banking Players in the Philippines

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Philippines News once a month in your Inbox The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved new regulations for Islamic banking to encourage more conventional banks to participate while aligning the...

Maynilad Water kicks off Philippine IPO offer, eyes up to P34.3 billion

MANILA/SINGAPORE — Philippine water utility Maynilad Water Services Inc kicked off the offer period on Thursday for its initial public offering worth up to P34.3 billion ($590 million) after securing regulatory approval, with shares priced at P15...

Philippine Army delists Barzaga from reserve force

The Philippine Army on Wednesday confirmed the delisting of Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga from its Reserve Force, effective September 21. Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said this action was carried out following a...

UFC Celebrates Filipino American History Month

The beginning of October marks the start of Filipino American History Month (FAHM). With more than four million people in the United States identifying as Filipino, there’s no lack of community, especially in cities like Seattle, a city that over...

Philippines to revive e-visa for Chinese tourists after 2-year suspension

The Philippines will revive its electronic visa programme for Chinese tourists next month, nearly two years after its abrupt suspension, as part of a broader push to boost lagging visitor arrivals and regain lost ground in the regional tourism...

‘Walang hihinto sa trabaho’: Marcos vows more affordable homes for Filipinos

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday reassured that the government will continue addressing the country’s housing backlog and provide low-cost socialized housing to Filipinos. He gave the assurance during the National Housing Expo in Pasay...

Philippines to reintroduce e-Visas for Chinese travellers in November

The Philippines Department of Tourism (DoT) has welcomed the reinstatement of electronic visas (e-Visas) for Chinese nationals, starting in November 2025. The DoT said the suspension of the e-Visa system in 2023 affected tourism performance,...

Major shipyard forced to hire 300 Filipino welders amid Scotland skills gap

The shipyard is widely tipped to secure a £1 billion contract for four frigates for the Danish Navy. It is also one of the final bidders for a Swedish navy contract for up to seven Type 31 ships – with construction of the Royal Navy’s frigates of...

Building boom: Mayor Dahlia Loyola inaugurates new police substation, multi-purpose building

Carmona has two new buildings for the provision of important services to its residents. Carmona Mayor Dahlia Loyola led the inauguration of the new Bancal Philippine National Police Substation and the Lantic Multi-Purpose Building. Loyola said the...

Is Shell to blame for a ‘super typhoon’? Philippines survivors to sue oil giant in legal first

Trixy Elle still weeps when she remembers how she and her family fought for their lives as Typhoon Rai tore across the Philippines days before Christmas four years ago. In a matter of hours, intense rain and storm surges swallowed their home on...

China Eastern Airlines is the latest partner for the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport

The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) announced a new strategic partnership with China Eastern Airlines on Wednesday, 22nd October. China Eastern Airlines joins the rapidly growing community of international...

Philippine Army removes Barzaga from reservists list

THE Philippine Army has removed Cavite Fourth District Representative Kiko Barzaga from its list of reservists. In a statement, Philippine Army spokesperson Colonel Louie Dema-Ala said Barzaga’s delistment took effect on September 21, 2025. He...

Rising US deportations of Filipino crew spark diplomatic intervention

The Philippines has demanded an explanation from Washington after a rising number of Filipino seafarers were reportedly denied entry to the United States and deported in recent months. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Philippine Embassy in...

Filipino Music Awards: SB19 dominates inaugural ceremony with 6 wins

SB19 accepts their trophy for Artist of the Year at the inaugural Filipino Music Awards (FMA) at the Mall of Asia Arena. Image: Instagram/@thefilipinomusicawards SB19 — composed of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin — emerged as the biggest...

Myrna Esguerra experiences Japanese culture ahead of Miss International

Bb. Pilipinas International Myrna Esguerra (center) learns tea making from Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya’s wife, Madame Endo Akiko (left) /ARMIN P. ADINA The Miss International pageant still has not started to roll out its 63rd edition in Tokyo,...

Meet Arunima Kumar, Who Became First Kuchipudi Dancer To Conferred King Charles’ Honorary Medal

Arunima Kumar, the celebrated Kuchipudi dancer, has achieved another big milestone in her long and successful career. She has become the first Kuchipudi dancer to be awarded the Honorary British Empire Medal (BEM) by King Charles III. For the...

‘Cultural exchange’: Miss International Philippines 2025 Myrna Esguerra visits Japanese ambassador

Miss International Philippines 2025 Myrna Esguerra paid a courtesy call on Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya and his wife, Endo Akiko, at their residence in Makati City on Tuesday, October 21. The visit was part of Esguerra’s...

Phivolcs steps up campaign on tsunami awareness in Western Luzon – at risk of Manila Trench movement

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has stepped up its campaign on tsunami awareness particularly in Western Luzon which is at risk from the movement of the Manila Trench. The Manila Trench,...

Annual International Culture Festival returns this weekend

The Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida is hosting its 7th annual International Culture Festival this weekend. The event features a parade of nations, 20 culturally themed vendors, and dance performances from various countries. Pearl...