A view of the Clark International Airport (IATA code: CRK), an aviation gateway in Pampanga and a laureate of Prix Versailles' 2023 list of the World's Most Beautiful Airports. It is set to be linked to Manila via a $15.4-billion commuter railway. CRK forms part of the New Clark City (NCC) designed as an alternative to the notoriously congested Philippine capital. NCC focuses on green and smart city, services, high-tech and renewables, with government centres and economic hubs to facilitate long-term investments.

Freehold or leasehold? Philippines' 99-year lease law

Long-term land leases are now legal, what the new Philippine law really changes

Remit now? Rupee, peso exchange rates stay weak in UAE

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of January 2 - against the UAE dirham

Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.

Philippines unlocks 99-year land leases for foreigners

99-year land leases for foreigners: Manila ready to rival reighbours in the investments

A view of Manila: By extending land lease terms to 99 years, a new legislation (Republic Act 12252) is set to boost investor confidence and long-term planning.

Philippines expands senior citizen support

SocPen benefits expanded, financial support for indigent seniors now covers 4m seniors

An elderly Filipino farmer rides a water buffalo ("carabao") with a cow in tow in Albay province, 445 km south-east of Manila.

Kill ₱1,000 bills to cut corruption? Manila weighs move

How could AI help curb corruption, and flag suspicious transactions

On January 1, 2017, the Philippines demonetised its "New Design Series" ₱1,000 bills after a gradual phase-out period. They were replaced by the "New Generation Currency" (NGC) series paper banknotes. More recently, a new polymer version has been introduced.

Filipino teacher makes history with an MBE in the UK

David is believed to be the first individual of Filipino heritage to be awarded the MBE

Edison David received the prestigious appointment for his services to education.

Manny Pacquiao once fought to win $2 to buy food

Boxing legend recalls how crime rate in Philippines dropped to zero during his fights

Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council presenting the award to legendary Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao on the opening day of World Sports Summit in Dubai on Monday.

Manny Pacquiao: You can’t become a boxer overnight

Filipino boxing legend was speaking at the World Sports Summit in Dubai

Anthony Joshua fights Jake Paul in their heavyweight bout at Kaseya Center on December 19, 2025 in Miami, Florida.

Video: Filipino boy dies after firecracker explosion

Police have issued a warning about the dangers of stray fireworks following the incident

Philippines: 12-year-old child dies, another injured after firecracker explosion in Manila

Board game teaches Filipinos to survive disasters

The Philippines endures daily earthquakes and is hit by an average of 20 typhoons per year

More than 10,000 editions of the game, aimed at players as young as nine years old, have been distributed across the archipelago nation.

Alex Eala falls to Mirra Andreeva at Macau Masters

Eala expressed her gratitude to the crowd for their support during the festive period

Alex Eala faced Mirra Andreeva at the 2025 MGM Macau Tennis Masters

1m DepEd workers to receive year-end bonus, gratuity

The Department of Education clarified that the payouts cover personnel across all levels

"We are grateful to the teachers and staff of DepEd who continue to keep our education system running," Secretary Angara said in a statement

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