Alex Calleja says stand-up comedy in Philippines still 'relatively new'

Jan Milo Severo - Philstar.com February 1, 2025 | 5:30pm MANILA, Philippines — Stand-up comedian Alex Calleja is set to release a brand-new comedy special on streaming service Netflix this coming February 7.  The much-awaited special, “Tamang Panahon,” …

Miss Universe Philippines-Quezon City presents 2025 candidates for February coronation

February 1, 2025 | 12:29pm MANILA, Philippines — The Miss Universe Philippines - Quezon City organization, through its events arm The Republic, presented its official candidate lineup for the 2025 pageant season through an intimate luncheon at the Fin …

Philippines' Olympic future even brighter amid launch of MILO's latest sports grassroots initiative

February 1, 2025 | 3:06pm MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Is a 200-man Philippine delegation to the Olympics a possibility? A commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) surely thinks so. PSC commissioner Edward Hayco said that he actually believes a 200- …

Charting the path toward a climate-resilient Philippines

Joanna Perfecto - Philstar.com February 1, 2025 | 5:46pm The Philippines continues to be among the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. It is at the top of the Global Climate Risk Index and is regarded as the most vulnerable in the World Risk …

Selena Antonio-Reyes crowns Miss Universe Philippines-Pasig successor

Newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines-Pasig Alessandra Eugenio/ARMIN P. ADINA Selena Antonio-Reyes has ended her reign as Miss Universe Philippines-Pasig by crowning her successor, who will now also try to create as much impact on society as she had …

Alleged financial misappropriation: Thousands in Philippines call for Duterte’s impeachment

  Protesters have taken to the streets of Manila to demand the impeachment of Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte. Protesters in the capital waved signs asking for Duterte’s removal and chanted “Impeach!” “Impeach Sara right now!” . According to police …

Fretful of Trump, Philippines floats missile compromise with China

The Philippines’ high-stakes gamble of offering to remove US medium-range missiles in exchange for China’s restraint in contested waterways puts Manila at the center of a geopolitical storm where shifting alliances and great-power pragmatism could make or …

Philippines urged to avoid ‘sensationalising’ arrests of Chinese nationals amid Sinophobia fears

Chinese-Filipino leaders are calling on Philippine authorities to exercise caution in “sensationalising” the recent arrests of Chinese nationals in the country for alleged espionage, warning it could fuel suspicion and discrimination against their …

Call center employees in the Philippines aren’t worried about AI: The tech’s ‘not quite there yet’

Philippines’ PAGCOR posts record 2024 revenue of $1.92 billion, up 41% Y-o-Y

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reported a record PHP112 billion ($1.92 billion) in revenue for 2024, marking a 41% increase from the previous high of PHP79 billion in 2023. This is only the second time revenue has surpassed PHP100 …