Marcos invited Trump to ASEAN Summit, says PH ambassadorUS President Donald Trump meets with Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has invited United States President Donald Trump to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in the Philippines, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said. "When President Marcos went to the White House last July, that's one of the things we mentioned to President Trump," Romualdez said. ASEAN hostThe Philippines is hosting the 48th and 49th ASEAN Summits this year as part of its fourth stint as ASEAN chair. The 48th ASEAN Leaders' Summit is scheduled for May 8 to 9 in Cebu, followed by the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits from November 10 to 12.

Eala aims to get even with Valentova in Qatar OpenMANILA, Philippines -- Alex Eala will start her climb to the steeper WTA100 Qatar Open against a familiar foe in Tereza Valentova of Czechia in Round 1, eyeing sweet revenge after bowing via sweep last time out. Valentova, a twin-champion in both the 2024 French Open girls’ singles and doubles, lived up to her lofty billing as the No. Eala and Valentoza are shoulder to shoulder in the WTA rankings – Eala at No. Should Eala pass the test of the 18-year-old Czech, she would be in for a possible clash against 2023 French Open finalist, World No. Eala’s good friends in Sonmez, WTA No.

PARIS, France — For Iraqis who lived through the 1990s, dictator Saddam Hussein's birthday on April 28 was a disorientating day of celebration and propaganda. "It makes you lie, it makes you a hypocrite, it makes you deceitful and it lasts long after it's gone." With "The President's Cake," Hadi hopes to deliver a timely reminder to his country, where Saddam's rule "hasn't been explored enough." Once a thriving producer of films, Iraqi cinema is still struggling to recover from the chaos the country has endured over the last two decades. "I hope people will be more receptive to Iraqi films in coming years," said Hadi.

Atong Ang not in CambodiaCharlie “Atong” Ang files criminal charges before the Mandaluyong City Prosecutor's Office on July 3, 2025 against Julie “Dondon” Patidongan and Alan Bantiles for false accusations related to the case of missing sabungeros. MANILA, Philippines — Fugitive tycoon Atong Ang is not in Cambodia, an official from its capital Phnom Penh said. The spokesperson for Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, issued a statement February 6 effectively denying earlier reports that the tycoon is in Cambodia. Remulla earlier speculated that Ang is allegedly hiding in Cambodia, citing information that gaming operations in the Philippines had ceased and later shifted there. RELATED: Atong Ang may be hiding in Cambodia — DILG chief RemullaThe information, according to Remulla, came from the self-proclaimed whistleblower Julie Patidongan, who bared the alleged location of the "missing sabungeros" who have been missing since 2021.

Shear line brings heavy rain to Luzon, VisayasFloods have been experienced by residents of Barangay Sabangan, in Caramoran, Catanduanes due to the shear line on Feb. 8, 2026. MANILA, Philippines —State weather bureau PAGASA issued a weather advisory Sunday morning, February 8, warning of heavy rainfall across parts of Luzon and the Visayas due to a prevailing shear line. PAGASA said rainfall distribution is expected to shift as the shear line persists:Sunday to Monday noon (February 9): Heavy rains over Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, and Sorsogon. Monday noon to Tuesday noon (February 10): Rains concentrated over Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar. Media reports said flooding was already recorded in parts of Bicol, including Barangay Sabangan in Caramoran, Catanduanes, due to persistent heavy rains.

Tarriela invites Marcoleta to join West Philippine Sea mission flightComposite: Philippine Coast Guard photo in April 2025 of personnel conducting maritime exercise near Pag-asa Island and Sen. Rodante Marcoleta (R) as seen in August 2025MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela has invited Sen. Rodante Marcoleta to join a maritime domain awareness flight over the Kalayaan Island Group. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Tarriela said he was willing to arrange the flight and personally join the operation, following controversy over Marcoleta's remarks on the status of the Kalayaan Island Group. "Give Senator Marcoleta a chance," Tarriela wrote, adding that residents of Pag-asa Island would be "happy to welcome" the senator. He said his comments were made in reference to technical requirements for listing the West Philippine Sea with the International Hydrographic Organization. The Kalayaan Island Group lies about 280 nautical miles west of Palawan and is part of the Philippines' claimed territory in the South China Sea.

In Photos: Philippines-US joint bomber patrols over West Philippine SeaTwo U.S. B-52 bomber aircraft participate in a Live Drop exercise on February 2, 2026, at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base, Tarlac City. On February 6, the engagement culminated in a Joint Bomber Air Patrol over the West Philippine Sea and Luzon Strait, showcasing combined mission planning, airspace coordination, and operational readiness among Philippine and US air units. FA-50PH fighter aircraft flies alongside a U.S. B-52 bomber aircraft over the Luzon Straight. Philippines and US air assets flying a bilateral bomber air patrol. FA-50PH fighter aircraft and two U.S. B-52 bomber aircraft.

The Volunteer Recognition Ceremony for the Hong Kong Competitive Region of the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities & the 9th National Special Olympic Games was held at the Hong Kong Velodrome to commend all volunteers for their dedicated contributions, which enabled the smooth and successful holding of all events.

VP downplays new impeach raps, slams senatorMANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte dismissed yesterday the newly filed impeachment complaints of Akbayan party-list against her, alleging that they are politically motivated and tied to Sen. Risa Hontiveros’ supposed presidential ambitions in 2028. In a video message, Duterte questioned the credibility of Akbayan, the party-list of which Hontiveros is a member. Their leader has repeatedly publicly stated her intention to run for president – a clear indication of the political motive behind their actions,” she said. While VP Sara is in power, the threat of a full-blown Duterte comeback is still a very real and present danger. It is not clear what they are fighting for in terms of public order, but their politicking and affecting our country’s diplomacy is very clear,” Duterte added.

In a PhilStar.com report yesterday, Basyang has slightly intensified as it neared landfall in Mindanao, according to PAGASA. -PAGASA said Basyang made its initial landfall in Surigao del Sur early yesterday, moving west-northwest at 25 kilometers per hour, packing maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph. Wind Signal No. 2 was raised over several areas in the Visayas and Mindanao, while some parts of Luzon were under Signal No.

Two charged for using false driving licenses to apply for direct HK license issuance

USCIS checking visitor visa applications for fraudA Filipina mother and her US citizen daughter recently consulted with me after the mother’s adjustment of status was denied because the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated she committed fraud when applying for a visitor visa. In this case, several years ago, the Filipina mother applied for a visitor visa at the US embassy. The USCIS concluded that this constituted fraud, as the mother concealed material information from the consul, knowing that if the truth was disclosed, the visitor visa may have been denied. In many cases, people used the services of immigration consultants in filling out their visitor visa applications. Be aware that USCIS may now review your responses on your old visitor visa application.

Flags of Canada and China are placed for the first China-Canada economic and financial strategy dialogue in Beijing, China, November 12, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee/Pool

Together in faith during Lent, RamadanMuslim brothers gather for congregational prayer at the Manila Golden Mosque in Quiapo, Manila on March 1, 2025, ahead of the official start of Ramadan. MANILA, Philippines — The shared observance of Ramadan and the Lenten season invites Filipinos to “slow down, to return to God and to walk together in faith,” the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines said yesterday. It invites us to slow down, to return to God and to walk together in faith. He added that Ramadan and Lent remind everyone that faith must transform the heart and shape one’s actions. This vision of fraternity resonates deeply with both Ramadan and Lent.

Tabuena drops to 47thThe Philippines' Miguel Tabuena reacts after winning the International Series Philippines golf tournament at the Sta. Elena Golf Club in Santa Rosa, Laguna province on October 26, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — Philippine ace Miguel Tabuena fired another one-under 71 yesterday to drop 10 spots to joint 47th with one round left in the LIV Golf Riyadh in Saudi Arabia Friday. Tabuena gunned down four birdies in the penultimate round, including one on his final hole, the 11th of the Riyadh Golf Club, to offset a double bogey on No. 3 and bogey on the 17th, en route to a third straight 71 in his LIV Golf League debut under the 4Aces GC banner.