What do Basco, Dasmariñas, Echagüe, Lemery, Norzagaray, Obando, and Raon have in common? They are all places named after governors general of the Spanish Philippines. Remembering them was prompted by ...

Respect for tradition has always been a proud part of Filipino culture, providing a sense of continuity and the comfort of the familiar. Shared traditions meanwhile build social cohesion that boosts ...

Doc Willie Ong—one of the most popular doctors in the country today and certainly the most followed on social media—disclosed ...

I do not remember having received any warning from the National Bank (PNB) that their account holders should not entertain ...

The Philippines was the fifth country to recognize the Republic of Korea (ROK), which was inaugurated in August 1948. The two countries’ bilateral relations began in March 1949; such a relationship ...

To serve and protect”—this has long been the guiding principle of the National Police. However, over time, this principle seems to have lost its essence. The institution, entrusted ...

There is a horror movie currently showing in Philippine theaters. I don't know its title, but I might call it "This Is Us, the Philippines." There must be a hefty budget from the ...

That the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) finds itself having to profusely explain the pullout of the besieged BRP Teresa ...

Pope Francis spoke one of the most profound teachings that I’ve heard on religion. “God is God for all, and if God is God for ...

Once, in a burst of parental guilt over having shopped for myself, I ended up buying a lot of toys for my infant son. Frankly ...

If there’s any consolation for flood-weary people like us, the Metro Manila flood management master plan approved in 2012 ...