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Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of blocking law enforcement mission near Pag-asa Island

MANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard said on Sunday Chinese vessels obstructed a Philippine law enforcement operation against a foreign fishing vessel suspected of dynamite fishing...

‘Drag Race Philippines’ honors departed queen Misua in emotional final episode

“Drag Race Philippines” Season 4’s second episode became an emotional tribute to Jayson Elvie Ty, known by her drag name Misua, as her final...

CinePanalo short takes: Review of ‘Beast’, ‘Wantawsan’ and ‘Mono No Aware’

The latest Puregold CinePanalo entries take their characters through very different kinds of journeys: a farmer and his carabao making the long trip from...

What to see and do at Gateway Art Fair 2026

Creativity is in the air as an art fair in Quezon City features artworks by local artists. Gateway Art Fair 2026 showcases paintings, sculptures, and...
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Philippines’ trade deficit at $3.85 billion in August

MANILA — The Philippines posted a trade deficit PHTBAL=ECI of $3.85 billion in August, preliminary official data showed on Wednesday. Imports PHIMP=ECI rose 16.6% in August from a year earlier to $12.96 billion, while...

‘Deserve sumikat’: Pitik Queen earns praise for giving back to the community

Internet personality "Pitik Queen," whose real name is Ian Mark Kamangkang, earned praise for giving back to the community through donations aimed at uplifting...

Church, Customs strengthen pastoral care for Pinoy seafarers

MANILA — The Catholic Church and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have strengthened cooperation to give Catholic chaplains greater access to ships and provide...

‘Forgotten Island’ sparks curiosity about Philippine folklore

“Forgotten Island” is drawing Filipinos to Google Search as much as it is bringing moviegoers to theaters. DreamWorks Animation’s newest feature, starring world-class Filipinos Liza...

Taiwan dollar weakens, Philippine peso gains among largely muted Asian FX

The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar at 0213 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 157.950 158.07 +0.08 Sing dlr 1.281 1.28 -0.06 Taiwan dlr 31.915 31.842 -0.23 Korean...

FlyDubai incident: Airline safety expert explains how cockpits have become more secure – but...

An incident in which a FlyDubai pilot is said to have stabbed the captain with the intention of crashing a plane of mainly Israeli...

Caught on cam: Rider hits car, knocks down another rider while overtaking

A motorcycle rider was caught driving away after hitting a sedan and another rider while traversing an underpass in Metro Manila. A Reddit user shared...

Documentary about St. Carlo Acutis premieres at the Vatican

ROME — Roughly a year after the canonization of Carlo Acutis — the first millennial saint — an authorized documentary about him is set...

New retail spaces open for home and lifestyle shopping

Filipinos looking to furnish, refresh, or rethink their living spaces now have more retail options, with new stores in Metro Manila offering curated home...
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GCash parent Mynt prices P53 billion IPO, set to bolster Philippine share market

Ranks No. 2 Philippine IPO; will be biggest if additional allotment exercised Shares expected to debut on October 20 IPO proceeds earmarked for...

This week in food: Coffee gets a fresh look, grocery habits evolve

From everyday coffee runs and changing grocery habits to the growing influence of content creators on food brands, this week’s food stories touched on...

Pope’s October prayer intention: ‘For mental health ministry’

VATICAN — Pope Leo has released the “Pray with the Pope” video accompanying his prayer intention for the month of October 2026: “For mental...

Toilet bowl with net at Taguig restaurant sparks online curiosity

A toilet bowl at a Korean barbecue restaurant chain in Taguig City drew attention online for its unusual interior design. A Threads user shared a...

Alex Eala’s gold medal hopes dashed by China’s Wang at Asiad tennis

NAGOYA, Japan — Alex Eala's hopes of a maiden Asian Games gold medal and qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics tennis tournament were crushed on...

Pinoy creates app that alerts commuters before their stop

A Filipino developed a mobile application to help weary commuters who want to sleep during their journey without worrying about missing their stops. Alvin Joseph...

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survives execution attempt

Christa Pike, 50, convicted of murder at age 18 Failed clemency bid cited childhood sexual abuse, neglect Pike diagnosed with bipolar, post-traumatic stress...