Super Typhoon Ragasa Bears Down on Southern China, Prompting Storm Warnings...

Hong Kong's weather observatory hoisted Standby Signal No. 1 at 12:20 p.m. Monday as Super Typhoon Ragasa churned toward southern China, with forecasters warning...

Super Typhoon Nando Bears Down on Northern Philippines, Highest Alert Raised

MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Nando barreled toward the northern Philippines on Monday, packing ferocious winds of 205 kph (127 mph) and threatening to...

Filipinos in Hong Kong Protest Massive Corruption, Mark Martial Law Anniversary

HONG KONG — More than 100 Filipinos rallied outside the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong on Monday, commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the...

Thousands Rally in Philippines Against Corruption in Flood Control Projects

MANILA, Philippines — More than 30,000 Filipinos were expected to flood the streets of Manila and beyond on Sunday in a massive anti-corruption protest...

WWII Bomb Discovery Prompts Mass Evacuation in Hong Kong’s Quarry Bay

Authorities in Hong Kong ordered the evacuation of approximately 6,000 residents and workers from Quarry Bay on Friday evening after construction workers uncovered a...

DMW, OWWA to Expand, Upgrade OFW Airport Lounges Amid Closure Rumors

The Department of Migrant Workers on Friday dismissed rumors circulating on social media that lounges for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at airports would cease...

Migrant Workers Chief Vows Crackdown on Corruption Amid OFW Frustrations

The head of the Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers pledged Monday to root out corruption in government ranks, assuring overseas Filipino workers that officials...

OFW Remittances Climb 3% in July

MANILA, Philippines — Money sent home by overseas Filipinos rose 3 percent to $3.18 billion in July 2025, up from $3.08 billion a year...

Kanlaon Volcano Shows Signs of Imminent Eruption, Authorities Warn

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued a stark warning Monday, citing a heightened risk of a steam-driven phreatic...

Manila International Book Fair Highlights Enduring Love for Print and Vilma...

In an era dominated by digital screens, the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) proves that the allure of printed books remains strong, drawing 120,000...