(From left to right) Philippine ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ver and Philippine agriculture attaché for Middle East, Africa and India Michael Sollera

PH names new agriculture attaché for Middle East

Official eyes stronger UAE-Philippines ties on food security, trade, and agriculture

Philippines travel: Know the cash declaration rules

Travellers are reminded to declare amounts, secure approval to avoid airport delays

Travellers are reminded to declare amounts above $10,000 and secure approval for excess Philippine pesos

Philippines pension boost: 10% this year, who's covered

SSS announces 10% pension hike with no contribution increase

The Philippine Social Security System (SSS) headquaters on East Avenue, Quezon City, Metro Manila.

Filipino star Vice Ganda meets Japan viral monkey Punch

The superstar visits Ichikawa City Zoo during film festival trip

Seven month-old male macaque monkey named Punch, sitting with a stuffed orangutan toy at Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Chiba Prefecture

SB Girls tease new docuseries ahead of UAE world tour

An emotional look at the Filipino pop group’s journey from hard work to success

SB Girls group leader Rochelle Pangilinan has teased a new docuseries featuring behind-the-scenes of their journey

Discaya-linked luxury cars raise over ₱102m in auction

Philippine customs turns confiscated high-end vehicles to revenue for national programmes

Philippine customs has committed to lawful restitution and turning seized assets into funds that benefit the public

Philippines back-to-back eruptions: Mayon + Kanlaon

Mayon's lava collapse sparks warnings, tourists undeterred; Kanlaon remains restive

As of 3pm Friday (Feb. 27, 2026), the lava-collapse pyroclastic density current (PDC), a dangerous volcanic hazard during eruptions, was still ongoing, according to state volcanologists. They warned that similar events may continue as unstable lava piles up.

Dirham gains vs INR, PKR, PHP. Should expats remit now?

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of February 27 - against the UAE dirham

Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.

M&S not leaving Philippines: UK giant finds new partner

British fashion giant Marks and Spencer announces new Philippine franchise

British retailer Marks & Spencer Group clarified it is making a fresh pivot in the Philippines and is not retreating from the Asian country, with a new retail partner after relationship ended with long-time local partner, SSI Group Inc.

Why Alex Eala has lot to lose at Miami Open next month

Filipino star will have to defend 390 ranking points following her dream run last year

Alex Eala of Philippines trains during the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 24, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Philippines: Kanlaon volcano makes explosive eruption

Incandescent fragments and pyroclastic flows mark Kanlaon's latest eruption

Mount Kanlaon, a volcano in central Philippines, erupted late on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

How M&S became part of Filipinos’ giving culture

Filipinos recall best memories with Marks & Spencer amid closure in May

British retailer Marks & Spencer to exit the Philippines on May 2 this year, ending an almost four-decade presence in the Southeast Asian market

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