MGI’s Nawat joins Miss Universe: Bea Gomez on how this can affect Philippines’ chance to win

MANILA, Philippines — Just last week, it has been reported that Thai entrepreneur and Miss Grand International (MGI) founder Nawat Itsaragrisil has been announced as the new executive director of the Miss Universe Organization. In an exclusive interview …

Quimbo eyes making Marikina the ‘Start-Up Capital of the Philippines’

Marikina mayoralty candidate Stella Quimbo envisions making the city the next Start-up Capital of the Philippines. “Malaking pagsubok na dinaranas ng mga Marikenyo ang kakulangan ng trabaho sa lungsod. Dagdag pa riyan ang kakulangan ng oportunidad para …

Philippines' press freedom rank up, but media's financial troubles marked 'very serious'

LOOK: Miss Universe Philippines titleholders exude elegance in their farewell gowns

As the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 culminates in a coronation on Friday night, a queen’s farewell must first come to pass. A queen’s farewell walk and passing of the crown is the final task of the reigning titleholder, which is one of the most awaited …

Miss Universe Philippines 2025 kicks off

Miss Universe Philippines 2025 kicks off. Image: Screengrab from YouTube/Empire Philippines The Miss Universe Philippines 2025 pageant officially commenced with a glamorous presentation held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Friday, May 2.  …

Philippines’ budget deficit at P375.7 billion in March

MANILA— The Philippine government posted a P375.7 billion ($6.69 billion) budget deficit PHBUD=ECI in March, the Bureau of the Treasury said on Tuesday. It brought year-to-date budget deficit to 478.8 billion pesos, wider than budget gap of 272.6 billion …

Who’s who: Hosts, guests, performers at Miss Universe Philippines 2025 The Coronation

The stage is set for the coronation night of Miss Universe Philippines 2025 tonight, May 2. The Coronation will take place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. For this edition, Kapuso actress Gabbi Garcia is returning as one of the hosts of The Coronation. She …

Miss Universe Philippines 2025: Voting and winners

The coronation night, set to light up the SM Mall of Asia Arena tonight, is already being billed as one of the grandest ever. National director Ariella Arida and executive VP Voltaire Tayag are promising a spectacle packed with power, poise, and a whole …

USMC Hornets to Sink WW2 Corvette During Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C/D Hornets from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 (VMFA-323) will participate in a sink exercise (SINKEX) alongside allied forces from the Philippines, Japan and Australia during Exercise Balikatan 2025. The squadron will …

Philippines' Luis Antonio Tagle, Italy's Pietro Parolin lead betting odds for next pope

MANILA, Philippines — Sports betting can take a back seat this month because people are weighing the odds on who will become the next pope. Following the death of Pope Francis last April 21, FairPlay Sports Media reported that guessing his successor is …