Philippines News

From ‘secret’ cave to Chocolate Hills: Why Filipinos in UAE should be proud of Bohol

The destination has become more accessible to both local and international explorers, with the rise of budget carriers like Cebu Pacific

Philippine Senate orders arrest of Mayor Alice Guo who is being probed for alleged Chinese crime ties

Guo's lawyer says she is suffering from 'physical and mental health issues' due to 'massive cyber bullying and humiliation'

UAE: Filipinos can now use digital wallet to pay for embassy services

Any UAE resident with a valid Emirates ID can register for the e-wallet regardless of their preferred bank

Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Philippines

Though aftershocks are likely, the deep offshore quake is not expected to create damage

Philippines to increase airport fees from 2025, govt official confirms

Terminal fee at Naia could be hiked to Php950 — from Php550 for international trips and Php200 for domestic journeys

Philippines: Fast-tracked e-visas for Indians in pipeline; President Marcos orders swift action

Indian tourists stay in the Southeast Asian destination for an average of eight nights and spend $100 per person per day

Philippines' Cebu Pacific to order $24 billion worth of Airbus planes

The airline plans to double its fleet by 2035 to take advantage of a long-term travel boom across Southeast Asia following the pandemic

Philippines' dependency on coal-fired power surpasses China, Indonesia

The country's share of coal in electricity generation rose for the fifteenth straight year in 2023, the data shows

Philippine President Marcos to visit UAE in November, first lady confirms

The last time a Philippine president came to the country was in December 2008 during the time of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Dh1 is now Php16: UAE's Filipino expats send 'higher' remittances but don't feel richer; here's why

The phenomenon of getting an extra bang for the buck due to higher exchange rate is commonly referred to in behavioural economics as ‘money illusion’