Limasawa, the smallest municipality in Southern Leyte, is popularly known as the site of the Easter Mass celebrated by the Magellan expedition in 1521. But I visited Limasawa not because of its ...

Various media outlets covered her visit to Dinagat Islands to aid victims of Typhoon Odette, along with then-Uniteam partner Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Claim: Media did not report on the December 2021 ...

Award-winning journalist, author and The Manila Times Expats and Diplomats columnist David Haldane has released his latest ...

For 15 years, Handang Tumulong Foundation, Inc. (HTFI) has worked quietly but powerfully to bring help where needed most. On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the foundation will commemorate this milestone ...

This tiny island known for its rich history, shines as a peaceful haven for those who seek more than just sightseeing.

I will shy away from writing on political subjects for now because I’m still in denial that Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia didn’t ...

IN A move aimed at providing economic relief to tourism stakeholders, the Lapu-Lapu City Government is looking into reducing the P100 environmental fee for loca ...

A luxury resort in Cebu is helping lead the charge to make the province a key wedding destination, offering its gorgeous ...

Pidio, 78, lost his mayoral comeback bid with just 22,664 votes, finishing third behind former congressman Genaro “Lim-ao” Alvarez Jr. who received 22,821 votes and reelectionist Benjie Miranda, who ...

Peregrino’s parents immigrated decades ago from their small towns in Leyte and Samar in search of opportunities in the United States. Little did they know ...

I bid farewell to the Philippines, never imagining that I would return as an ambassador to a country that has always felt ...

Israel observes its Independence Day, or Yom Ha'atzmaut, with a bittersweet mix of pride and sorrow. The nation honors the resilience and heroism of its people while also grieving the pain caused by ...