Once a thriving trading port, Cebu became the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines in 1565. Fast forward to today, and this blend of ancient traditions and modern innovation has helped ...

The Philippines is an island nation, with a staggering 7,640 islands, of which about 2,000 islands are inhabited. That makes for a cornucopia of coastlines, and an abundance of beautiful beaches. The ...

Fifteen police officers in the Philippines are in custody over their alleged role in the abductions and suspected killings of ...

The Luzon Strait and Bashi Channel, which separate the northern Philippines from Taiwan, may figure prominently in a conflict over Taiwan between the U.S. and China.

Looking to retire abroad on a budget? Here are three top spots in the Philippines where expats can live well for as little as ...

Luckily, in the northern part of the Philippines, there are numerous beach destinations that you can go to by land when coming from Metro Manila. On Tuesday, "Unang Hirit" presented several beach ...

Luzon Island was heralded among the top trending destinations in the world by online travel review platform, Tripadvisor. In this year’s edition of Tripadvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards ...

Summer is coming in hot, which means one thing – beach time. If you're heading to Asia and need some inspiration for where to get your tan on, then a new list by World's 50 Best Beaches is just ...

Luzon’s diverse terrain—from coastal landings at Lingayen Gulf to dense jungles, mountainous strongholds and urban combat in Manila—demanded a force capable of engaging the enemy in all domains.

As he reversed his islands-wide deployment, the mad rush to move men and materiel to meet the invaders on the beaches of Luzon, and to fortify that island’s southwest peninsula of Bataan, put ...

Luzon is the largest island in the Philippines and includes the capital of Manila. The new species was identified by its DNA, body proportions, coloring and other subtle physical features.