The Evolution of Ice Cream in Asia
Ice cream has had a long and fulfilling journey in Asia from its origin story to its present-day impact, surpassing nations in the West.
Category: Philippines
Filipina Sprinter Kristina Marie Knott Defeated Vietnam’s ‘Queen of Speed’
Filipina sprinter Kristina Marie Knott defeated Vietnam’s “Queen of Speed” Le Tu Chinh on Saturday to take her Southeast Asian Games 200m track title in the first night of track and field action at the stadium in New Clark City.
Dreams of Chicken: Jollibee Set on Global Expansion
The Filipino fast food corporation has set its sights on the rest of the world, starting with the US and Canada.
Japan, Germany and the Philippines Top the Climate Risk Index List 2020
Japan, the Philippines and Germany top a list of countries worst hit by climate-enhanced extreme weather last year, with Madagascar and India close behind, researchers said Wednesday.
The Hunt for Manny Pacquiao 2.0 in the Boxing Obsessed Philippines
In the boxing-obsessed Philippines, scores of young fighters dream of becoming the next Manny Pacquiao, but it takes a sharp eye and vast experience to pick out a potential world champion.
Philippines’ World-Beating Pool Stars Playing Out of Poverty
Pool isn’t just a game in the Philippines but a way to make a living, driving a fiercely competitive scene that has produced some of the world’s top players.
Exclusive: Ahtisa Manalo Opens Up About Fame, Cats, and Her Wish for Uninterrupted Sleep
Interview: At twenty-one years old, Ahtisa Manalo is one of the Philippines’ youngest and most influential beauty queens. The multi-hyphenated beauty shares her love for beaches, her cats, and most importantly, clocking in extra sleep.
Relatives of Victims in the Philippines ‘Worst Political Massacre’ Calls for Justice
Relatives of 58 people slain in the Philippines’ worst political massacre held a tearful vigil Saturday to mark a decade since the killings, voicing anger at the slow pace of justice.
Most Breathtaking Beaches in The Philippines
Want to skip the dull weather and head to a tropical paradise in the Philippines? We’ve rounded up the best beach destinations in the country just for you
A Tough Environment for the Already Overworked Domestic Workers in Hong Kong
Indonesian migrant worker Jochel usually spends her sole day off in Hong Kong’s parks, chatting with friends and video-calling loved ones back home. But this summer, her downtime keeps getting disrupted — by protests and tear gas.
Philippines Begins Mass Vaccinations After Polio Returns
Parents lined up from sunrise holding sleeping infants as the Philippines launched a campaign on Monday to vaccinate millions of children against polio, which has re-emerged nearly two decades after the nation’s last cases.
When Vaping in Asia Can Land You in Jail
What is the fate of e-cigarettes in the bulwark of Asia, where countries are planning for blanket bans?
Producer to Maker: The Rise of Southeast Asian Chocolate Brands
Everyone loves chocolate. Regardless of cultural affiliation, country of origin, age, or gender you belong, it would be hard to resist the urge to gobble down this so-called food of the gods, especially when you begin to smell that distinctly warm and richly sweet aroma.
Hello, Love Goodbye Surprisingly Transcends a Typical Love Story
Philippine cinema is oversaturated with Romantic comedies and dramas. But how did Hello, Love, Goodbye stand out enough to make it the highest-grossing film in the country?
The Unbanked in Asia
Southeast Asia alone has 650 million unbanked individuals. Despite improving connectivity, many countries in Asia still show large percentages of the ‘unbanked,’ or people who simply do not have ownership or access to traditional bank accounts.
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Netflix’s ‘Happy Jail’ Offers Interesting Portrait of Prison Life
Directed by Michele Josue, Happy Jail details the life of inmates and authorities inside the Philippines' Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center. Here’s everything you need to know about the documentary.
