The roll-out of the new Cobra weapon system is part of Manila’s push to build a self-reliant defence industry.

Philippine Ambassador José Manuel Romualdez was interviewed by Washington Diplomat news editor Larry Luxner at the latest Ambassador Insider Series.

A civil society group, including two Filipino Catholic priests, has filed a corruption complaint against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte and a number of officials, alleging misuse of confidential funds amounting to 612.5 million pesos (US$10.4 million).

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy remains detained in the Philippines despite online rumours, with officials confirming no release as he cites mental health issues amid ongoing cases.

It hasn’t even been half a year since BINI wrapped up their BINIverse World Tour, which took them to key cities around the globe, but they have already made their way back to the Philippine Arena in Bulacan for their grand year-end party,

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF) is settling well in its new home as it turns 26. The country's longest-running aviation sports event moved from its beloved home in Clark, Pampanga, to Tarlac's New Clark City in Capas back in 2024, finding new grounds in two editions since.

Property and retail tycoon Villar has seen his fortunes tumble this year due to a slump in the share prices of his real estate holding firm and other businesses. He has lost US$12.6 billion in net worth and was knocked off the top spot in the Philippines’ richest list, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

We look at the nine teams still in contention in the Philippine Cup, and how they have each fared heading into their last assignment of the eliminations.