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Philippines arrests 244 'mostly Chinese' workers in online scam crackdown

Philippines arrests 244 'mostly Chinese' workers in online scam crackdown

Philippines authorities arrested more than 200 "mostly Chinese" foreign workers in the country's largest crackdown on illegal online gaming operators this year, the immigration bureau said.
Philippines crowned Asia's leading beach destination for 3rd consecutive year

Philippines crowned Asia's leading beach destination for 3rd consecutive year

Bus carrying Filipino tourists overturns on way to Germany's Oktoberfest, killing 2

Bus carrying Filipino tourists overturns on way to Germany's Oktoberfest, killing 2

Sepak takraw athletes bag second gold medal for Vietnam at 2026 Asian Games

Sepak takraw athletes bag second gold medal for Vietnam at 2026 Asian Games

The Vietnamese women's sepak takraw team defeated the Philippines 2–0 in the women's doubles final, securing the second gold medal for the Vietnamese sports delegation at the 2026 Asian Games.
September 28, 2026 | 06:41 pm PT
Deciding moments from Vietnam's hard-fought win against Philippines in FIFA ASEAN Cup

Deciding moments from Vietnam's hard-fought win against Philippines in FIFA ASEAN Cup

Vietnam survived mounting pressure from the Philippines to come out on top in a tough 1-0 win filled with thrilling moments in their opening game of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup.
September 26, 2026 | 04:27 pm PT
Vietnam beat Philippines 1-0 in FIFA ASEAN Cup opener

Vietnam beat Philippines 1-0 in FIFA ASEAN Cup opener

Vietnam defeated the Philippines 1-0 in their FIFA ASEAN Cup opener on Saturday, with Nguyen Dinh Bac scoring the only goal in a hard-fought match.
September 26, 2026 | 04:29 am PT
Philippines gets first Two MICHELIN Keys hotels

Philippines gets first Two MICHELIN Keys hotels

Six Philippine hotels have received MICHELIN Keys or been upgraded in the 2026 selection, while three remained on the list from last year.
September 26, 2026 | 02:00 am PT
Philippines suspends LPG, kerosene excise over Mideast war

Philippines suspends LPG, kerosene excise over Mideast war

The Philippines has temporarily suspended excise duties on petroleum products used for cooking as it struggles to deal with soaring fuel costs from the Middle East war.
September 25, 2026 | 10:14 pm PT
Carlos Yulo wins first Asian Games gold to complete his collection of major titles

Carlos Yulo wins first Asian Games gold to complete his collection of major titles

Double Olympic champion gymnast Carlos Yulo said he was "overwhelmed" on Thursday after winning Asian Games floor gold in Japan to complete his collection of major titles.
September 24, 2026 | 03:20 pm PT
Which Southeast Asian country is home to the world's largest acidic lake?

Which Southeast Asian country is home to the world's largest acidic lake?

The water in this lake has a pH below 0.3 at many points, making it extremely acidic. It is also famous for the spectacular "blue fire" that appears at night.
September 11, 2026 | 03:01 pm PT
Property developer controlled by Filipino billionaire Manuel Villar eyes selling assets to pay debts

Property developer controlled by Filipino billionaire Manuel Villar eyes selling assets to pay debts

Vista Land & Lifescapes, the real estate company controlled by Filipino billionaire Manuel Villar, is considering selling some of its assets, including two shopping malls, to raise funds to repay a $420 million bond.
September 8, 2026 | 06:59 pm PT
Philippines’ 3rd richest man Ramon Ang buys 25.68% Lopez Inc. stake amid family feud

Philippines’ 3rd richest man Ramon Ang buys 25.68% Lopez Inc. stake amid family feud

Ramon Ang, the Philippines’ third-richest billionaire, has acquired a 25.68% stake in Lopez Inc., one of the country’s oldest business empires, which has been embroiled in a months-long family feud.
August 11, 2026 | 04:18 pm PT
World's largest island is filling its jobs with Southeast Asian workers

World's largest island is filling its jobs with Southeast Asian workers

Filipinos and Thais have become the two largest foreign communities in Greenland, filling a labor gap the Arctic territory cannot close from its own population of about 57,000.
August 10, 2026 | 10:58 pm PT
How husband-and-wife billionaire duo becomes Philippines' 4th richest with hypermarket chain Puregold Price Club

How husband-and-wife billionaire duo becomes Philippines' 4th richest with hypermarket chain Puregold Price Club

From a single store in 1998, Lucio and Susan Co grew their Puregold Price Club into a retail empire that has made them the Philippines’ fourth-richest people.
August 9, 2026 | 03:16 pm PT
Philippines’ former richest man Manuel Villar drops out of top 5 after $8.6B loss

Philippines’ former richest man Manuel Villar drops out of top 5 after $8.6B loss

Manuel Villar, once the Philippines' wealthiest individual, has slipped to No. 9 on Forbes' rankings of the country's billionaires after his flagship's stock collapsed and wiped $8.6 billion from his net worth.
August 6, 2026 | 07:47 pm PT
Philippines not to halt rice imports amid shortage fears

Philippines not to halt rice imports amid shortage fears

The Philippines will not impose a ban on rice imports this year as the country braces for the impact of the looming peak El Niño, which could reduce domestic supply.
August 6, 2026 | 07:22 pm PT
Philippines' 5 richest: SM Investments' Sy siblings lose crown amid rankings shake-up

Philippines' 5 richest: SM Investments' Sy siblings lose crown amid rankings shake-up

The ranks of the Philippines' five richest have been reshuffled this year, with the Sy siblings of SM Investments losing the top spot and a new name entering the list.
August 6, 2026 | 03:19 pm PT
Domestic helper jailed for stealing $168K from Singapore employer to buy condos and cars in Philippines

Domestic helper jailed for stealing $168K from Singapore employer to buy condos and cars in Philippines

A Filipino domestic helper has been jailed in Singapore for stealing more than S$217,000 (US$168,000) worth of cash and jewellery from her Singapore employer's family over four years.
July 28, 2026 | 01:58 am PT
6 Filipinos detained over card game scam targeting tourists in Vietnam

6 Filipinos detained over card game scam targeting tourists in Vietnam

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have launched legal proceeding against six Philippine nationals accused of running a fraud ring that targeted foreign tourists through staged card games.
July 24, 2026 | 01:59 am PT
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