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A dedicated collection of posts focusing on the Philippines. This category covers news, events, and stories of national interest that span the entire archipelago, from Luzon to Visayas and Mindanao.
Gibraltar’s basketball scene is heating up this weekend as the Gibraltar Amateur Basketball Association (GABBA) hosts its highly anticipated U14 Summer Slam tournament at the Tercentenary Sports Hall. The event, taking place this Saturday morning, brings together young talent from both sides of the border for an exciting display of youth basketball. Visiting Spanish Teams…
Taiwan has taken a major step toward strengthening its defense capabilities with the Cabinet unveiling a proposed NT$210 billion (approximately US$6.6 billion) special budget dedicated to the development and deployment of domestic military drones. The ambitious plan, announced on Thursday, aims to accelerate Taiwans drone defense program in response to growing security challenges in the…
Taiwan is bracing for potential severe weather as a tropical depression currently tracking across the region could strengthen into a full tropical storm by Saturday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). The CWA issued advisories on Friday urging residents across Taiwan to prepare for heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible flooding in low-lying areas….
Lapu-Lapu City took center stage in Southeast Asian diplomacy as it hosted the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit from May 6 to May 8, 2026, transforming the shores of Mactan into a vibrant hub of diplomacy, culture, and regional unity. Presiding over the assembly was Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., serving as…
Lapu-Lapu City celebrated its 2026 Charter Day with a heartwarming mass wedding ceremony that brought together at least 38 couples at the historic Nuestra Señora de Regla Parish National Shrine on June 18, 2026. The event, organized by the Lapu-Lapu City Government, blended personal commitment with civic celebration in a ceremony filled with joy, tradition,…
The Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) has officially launched its newest tourism brand, “Dive Into Beauty,” in a milestone event aimed at redefining the islands identity as a premier destination in the Davao Region. The brand launch was held at the City Hall Megatent on March 7, drawing local officials, tourism stakeholders, and community…
The much-anticipated Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) Bridge has reached 53.473 percent actual completion, with officials confirming the project remains on track for a September 2028 finish date. The update was reported by both the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and the Philippine News Agency (PNA), which have been closely monitoring progress on the infrastructure landmark…
The Department of Education-Davao Region (DepEd-Davao) has recorded approximately 1.11 million enrollees from Kindergarten to Grade 12, including Alternative Learning System (ALS) learners, for School Year 2026-2027 as of June 12. DepEd reported a total enrollment of 1,114,682 students, with 988,270 enrolled in public schools, 111,910 in private schools, and 14,502 in ALS. The breakdown…