At a zoo in Tokyo, visitors stop when they see a small monkey holding a stuffed toy.

When national leaders appear together, the optics are often as closely examined as the agenda. Last week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former Vice President Leni Robredo, now mayor of…

For decades, the Philippines has grappled with the legacies of its leaders and the demands of its people. This week, February 23 to 27, 2026, marks a convergence of history…

In the soft morning of national attention, where headlines stir and cameras focus, a nation paused to watch. In Malacañang, the seat of power in the Philippines, President Ferdinand “Bongbong”…