Philippines

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.

  • Pasig River Esplanade

    The Pasig River Esplanade is a picturesque riverside promenade in Manila, Philippines, designed to enhance the Pasig River’s aesthetic and recreational value. It is envisioned as a 25-kilometer (16-mile) long development stretching across the cities of Manila, Mandaluyong, Makati, Pasig, and Taguig. This ambitious project is part of the broader Pasig River revitalization program under the administration of President Bongbong Marcos. Development and Expansion…

  • Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas

    The Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas (lit. “Alliance for a New Philippines”) is an electoral coalition formed to field candidates for the 2025 Philippine general election. The alliance is composed of political parties allied with the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., including Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), Lakas–CMD, National Unity Party (NUP), Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), and…

  • Maria Sheilah “Honey” Honrado Lacuna-Pangan

    Maria Sheilah “Honey” Honrado Lacuna-Pangan (born May 6, 1965) is a Filipina physician and politician who has served as the 24th and first female Mayor of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, since 2022. Prior to her tenure as mayor, she served as the city’s 27th Vice Mayor from 2016 to 2022, Officer-In-Charge of the…