The country has accused China of shining a 'military-style' laser light to scuttle a supply mission in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea; the laser glare temporarily blinded the crew of the Philippine coast guard vessel, forcing it to retreat

San Rafael, a town in Bulacan, set a new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as angels; over 2.000 participants convened at Victory Coliseum, surpassing the previous record held by Winnipeg, Canada, since 2015

AI is transforming the thriving Philippine call center industry, automating tasks via chatbots and virtual assistants; while boosting efficiency (a 7% growth is expected in 2024), it poses job risks, making reskilling in IT, AI, and data analytics crucial

“Tabang Bicol, Tindog Oragon” or Help Bicol, Rise Strong program to aid typhoon-hit Bicol residents has been launched in southeastern Luzon; it provides $14,4 million in assistance, food packs, housing aid, crisis support for around 150.000 beneficiaries

The Malabon-Navotas Waste Workers' Association is tackling flooding prevention by educating residents on proper waste disposal, clearing blocked drains and replanting mangroves to absorb waters - essential efforts in Malabon, a city steadily sinking