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Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) Statement on U.S. Tariff Measures and Safeguarding Philippine Economic Interests

Concern Over Unilateral Tariff Measures  The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) expresses grave concern regarding the United States' imposition of additional punitive tariffs on Philippine exports. Such unilateral measures violate fundamental World Trade Organization (WTO) principles of non-discrimination...

Order your copy of the 98th Anniversary Issue of the Philippines Graphic today!

You can still catch the June 2025 98th Anniversary issue of the 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜! Featuring: Latest news on the 2025 Nick Joaquin Literary Awards (NJLA) to be held on Aug. 28 at the Luxent Hotel on Timog Avenue, Quezon City Down Memory Lane, Graphic (1969-1972)...

Decoding K-pop Fandom Lingo—From Stan to Sasaeng (and Everything In Between)

Lost in Translation? Not Anymore! When you first enter K-pop fandom, it can feel like learning a new dialect. Suddenly everyone’s saying things like “omg he’s my bias, but her aegyo is killing me, ISTG!” and you’re scratching your head. Don’t worry, naiintindihan namin. We’ve...

Labor group joins Supreme Court case that seeks to end political dynasties in PHL

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW), a centrist labor group, has announced it will file a “Petition-in-Intervention” in a case filed before the Supreme Court that urges Congress to finally enact a law defining and banning political dynasties. A Petition-in-Intervention, in the context of...

FFW to Bicam: Pass ₱100-₱200 wage hike—across the board, sans distortions

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) is urging the Bicameral Conference Committee in Congress to greenlight a ₱100-₱200 nationwide wage increase—and to make it across-the-board to avoid wage distortions that spark needless labor disputes and lawsuits. A Bicameral Conference Committee reconciles conflicting provisions of...

FFW Welcomes House Passage of ₱200 Wage Hike: ‘That was a Dunk Shot on 3rd Reading’

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) has welcomed the passage of the ₱200 nationwide minimum wage hike bill on third and final reading in the House of Representatives. “The House did not fail us. It may have lost the first quarter, but it came...

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San Pablo City’s Tourism Master Plan

The City of San Pablo is gifted with seven beautiful lakes and an environment that protects the city from natural disasters. These natural features...

Losing Face(book)? Part 2

by Alma Anonas Carpio     Facebook began notifying users whose data had been used by Cambridge Analytica on April 10, concurrently with the start of the...

Gov. Albert S. Garcia: One goal, one vision, one Bataan

by Fil V. Elefante It’s been two decades since Governor Albert S. Garcia entered the challenging world of politics. But the term politician is too broad...

AFP-MILF war over but fighting continues

The war between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is officially over. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., the...