The Philippine adaptation of the hit Thai movie “Pee Mak,” while faithful to the source, carries elements that are very Filipino
Oct 15, 2026
“Long Season” follows a Filipino migrant worker in a canning factory in Alaska in the 1900s. There, he experiences harsh conditions and discrimination at the hands of his American employers
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel withdrew three articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte after determining that her defense team allegedly planned to stall or delay her trial, two prosecutors said on Wednesday. “We have seen through their strategy,” Manila Rep. Joel Chua told reporters. “They will just prolong the process because,
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte raised on Wednesday the specter of the 2027 national budget being used to pressure senator-judges in her impeachment trial and reward lawmakers who voted to impeach her, warning that public funds could become instruments of “political survival of the corrupt.” She also challenged the House prosecution panel to
A slim majority of Filipinos think Vice President Sara Duterte should testify in person before the Senate impeachment court, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey. The September 2026 Ulat ng Bayan survey found that 51 percent of Filipino adults wanted Duterte to take the witness stand in her impeachment trial, while 34 percent said
MANILA, Philippines — The government on Wednesday assured the public that water processed using filtration technology is safe to drink as it prepares to roll out water treatment kits next week to help cushion the impact of a “very strong” El Niño. At a Palace briefing, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex
MANILA, Philippines — More Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger, rising to 22.6 percent in September from 20.3 percent in June, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released on Wednesday. The September score reflects the sharp rise in living costs that hit households during the period, and was also 1.5 percentage points above
MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is watching out for possible coral bleaching and other adverse impacts to the marine environment due to a “very strong” El Niño, whose effects are expected to be felt early next year. “On the sea surface, we are also worrying about how this extreme heat
MANILA, Philippines — The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) on Wednesday urged Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to show “delicadeza” and take a leave of absence while an investigation into the alleged illegal importation of P395 million worth of rice is ongoing. The Bureau of Customs seized 312,000 bags of Vietnamese
MANILA, Philippines — Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Tuesday flagged a relocation site in Pampanga province for being situated in a low-lying area prone to flooding, noting that the resettlement was conducted without adequate consultation with residents. “Philippine authorities disregarded the rights of residents who were removed from a small island in Pampanga province for
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The incoming leadership of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has vowed to mobilize the support of “all political actors that have significant influence” in a bid to build a strong foundation for the regional government. On Wednesday, BARMM interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua, who heads the Bangsamoro Federalist
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Heeding the wishes of President Marcos, the city government is set to spend close to a billion pesos for the makeover of Maharlika Livelihood Complex, the summer capital’s first shopping mall that was completed in 1980 at the direction of the President’s mother, then first lady Imelda Marcos. Mayor Benjamin Magalong
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — A 14-year-old student who fought off the gunman during a gun attack at Banga National High School in Banga, South Cotabato, last month said he was only concerned about keeping his classmates safe. Bryan Ezel Pamonag bared this during his recognition by the Department of Education (DepEd) during the