British consulate ends functions, cuts staff
Thursday’s move to downsize the UK presence had followed a dialogue to avoid an escalation of tensions between the two countries.
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British Council widens IELTS, English test access
The British Council is expanding English assessment services in the Philippines through more than 300 partners, new testing centers and assessment products…
British Chamber golf tourney draws over 100 players
More than 100 participants joined the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines’ GREAT British Golf Tournament 2026 at Wack Wack Golf & Country Club,…
ABAP thrilled by return of british coach
ABAP puts its trust in British coach Kevin Smith as Philippine boxers prepare for the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, aiming to end a 16-year gold medal…
Korda, Ryu eye history at Women’s British Open
Nelly Korda and Ryu Hae-ran headline the 2026 Women’s British Open as both chase a historic third major title of the season at Royal Lytham & St Annes, with a…
British Open bets face ‘double-edged sword’
Rory McIlroy says the UK heatwave has changed British Open conditions at Royal Birkdale, creating both advantages and challenges as golfers adjust to faster…
Fery-tale ending?: British wildcard nears historic Wimby crown
British wildcard Arthur Fery advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals to face Alexander Zverev, while Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova booked a blockbuster women’s…
Leclerc delivers Ferrari win as British GP ends under safety car
Charles Leclerc clinches Ferrari’s first Formula 1 win of the season in a dramatic British Grand Prix that ends under the Safety Car, beating George Russell…
Crown control: Russell seeks British GP win to rebuild title bid
George Russell heads into the British Grand Prix looking to build on his Austrian victory as Mercedes faces strong challenges from Lando Norris, Lewis…
Filipino-British Eve Ridley opens up about landing ‘Supergirl’ role
Filipino-British actress Eve Ridley opens up about landing her breakthrough role as Ruthye Marie Knoll in Supergirl, working alongside Milly Alcock, Jason…
British Council opens 2026 grants for UK-Phl creative projects
Artists, festivals and cultural organizations can apply for funding to develop collaborations with partners in the United Kingdom.
David Hockney, pioneer of modern British art, dies at 88
The British painter, celebrated for his iconic pool paintings, groundbreaking portraits, and embrace of digital art, is being remembered by museums, artists,…
British PM bans social media under-16s
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a nationwide ban on social media for under-16s, targeting platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and…
British Embassy marks 80 years of UK-Phl ties
Councilor Arnold T. Divina has been appointed to lead the People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB) in Caloocan City, strengthening civilian oversight of the…
Stomach bug outbreak hits British cruise ship
There were no severe cases, and that asymptomatic individuals were now free to disembark.
From spilling beans to tea: British Council unveils history and evolution of 100 English phrases
Explore the evolution of English with the British Council’s “Phrase-ology,” a curated collection of 100 idioms, proverbs, and phrases tracing centuries of…
British Council unpacks history behind 100 English phrases
The British Council has released a new study exploring the evolution of the English language through 100 idioms, proverbs and phrases, launched Tuesday to…