MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Filipino villager has been nailed to a wooden cross for the 35th time to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering in a brutal Good Friday tradition he said he would devote to pray for peace in Ukraine, Gaza and the disputed South China Sea. On Friday, over a hundred people watched on … Read more
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines lodged its “strongest protest” against Beijing on Monday and summoned a senior Chinese diplomat over a water cannon assault by the Chinese coast guard that injured Filipino navy crew members and heavily damaged their boat in the disputed South China Sea, officials said. In response, China warned that relations … Read more
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscored Washington’s “ironclad commitment” Tuesday to help defend the Philippines in case of an armed attack against its forces after clashes between Chinese and Filipino coast guards in the disputed South China Sea recently turned more hostile. Blinken, the latest high-level official to visit the United … Read more
Singapore defends a deal that ensured Taylor Swift wouldn’t perform in neighboring countries. Ashok Kumar/tas24 | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Tuesday that a closed-door deal for Taylor Swift to perform in the city-state ensured she would not perform in other Southeast Asian countries during her Eras … Read more
Calling all gamers, esports enthusiasts, and tech aficionados! Now on its 9th year, Cyberzone Game Fest is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever before! Get ready to immerse yourself in the latest gaming innovations, exclusive tech releases, and a thrilling celebration of all things gaming. Cyberzone Game Fest is not just an event; … Read more
Eyeing a gadget upgrade this month? Valentine’s Day may be over, but who says you can’t shower your loved ones or yourself with a heartfelt gift like a shiny new gadget? This February, tech companies are bringing their latest smartphones, wearables, and tablets to the Philippines, with some featuring cool features like a foldable screen. … Read more
The latest Ayungin incident had prominent Filipino lawmakers loudly calling for China’s envoy to Manila, Huang Xilian, to be sent home. Senator Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa, an ally of former president Rodrigo Duterte who had pivoted the country towards China and away from the United States, even changed his tune and said the Philippine … Read more
Chinese and Philippine vessels faced off in back-to-back clashes in contested waters in the South China Sea throughout the weekend as tensions heightened in the dispute between the two countries over maritime territory. The Philippines’ sea task force said its vessels were damaged after being “directly targeted” on Sunday by a Chinese coast guard ship … Read more
On a Tiny Island in the Middle of Nowhere, 250 People Are Fending Off China The Wall Street Journal Philippine coast guard constructs new surveillance base in the South China Sea to monitor Chinese vessels Fox News Philippines builds new coast guard station on island in South China Sea Reuters Philippines opens South China Sea monitoring base DW (English) … Read more
Good news, travel lovers! Philippine Airlines teamed up with GCash for an exclusive seat sale, offering flights at 20% off from Nov. 18 onwards. According to a press release sent to PhilSTAR L!fe, passengers can avail of the discount on flights to select spots starting this month—from local gems such as Palawan, Boracay, and Cebu to … Read more