The Philippines' leading news sources: the Inquirer, Manila Bulletin and Philippine Star, GMA, ABS-CBN and Rappler online, BusinessWorld, SPIN.ph for sport, regional papers via SunStar, and Abante in Filipino.
National Newspapers
Philippines' leading English broadsheet, est. 1985
Digital and TV News
Business and Finance
Sports
Regional Newspapers
Filipino Language
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the oldest newspaper in the Philippines?
- The Manila Times, founded in 1898, and the Manila Bulletin, founded in 1900, are the country's oldest newspapers still in print.
- What are the most read Philippine news sources?
- The Philippine Daily Inquirer, GMA News, ABS-CBN News and Rappler reach the largest audiences.
- What is the Philippines' official news agency?
- The Philippine News Agency (PNA) is the state newswire.
The Philippines has one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant and freewheeling newspaper industries, with a media landscape renowned for its energy, diversity, and passion. Philippine newspapers serve a population of over 110 million across 7,641 islands, publishing primarily in English and Filipino (Tagalog) alongside dozens of regional languages. The Philippines is one of the few Asian countries where English is an official language, making its press uniquely accessible to international readers.
Among the most widely read Philippine newspapers online is the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the country's leading broadsheet. For digital news, GMA News Online from the Philippines' largest TV network and Rappler — internationally respected for investigative journalism — are the most visited portals. The Manila Bulletin, founded in 1900, is one of Asia's oldest newspapers. For business, BusinessWorld is the essential daily. In sports, basketball is the national passion — followed via the official PBA portal and SPIN.ph.
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