ADB approves $400 million loan to make it easier to do business in the...
MANILA — The Asian Development Bank has approved a $400 million policy-based loan to support the Philippines' efforts to make it easier for investors to do business...
Audio drops on livestream as Antipolo school marching band delivers anti-corruption message
A marching band's performance in the "Drum and Lyre Competition" for the Antipolo Christmas Fiesta drew attention after its audio was cut off when...
2025 will be world’s second or third-hottest year on record, EU scientists say
BRUSSELS — This year is set to be the world's second or third-warmest on record, potentially surpassed only by 2024'S record-breaking heat, the European Union's Copernicus...
Michael Bublé calls meeting Pope Leo XIV ‘one of the greatest moments of my...
VATICAN— Michael Bublé called meeting Pope Leo XIV on Friday “one of the greatest moments of my life,” adding that as he prepares to...
‘One Battle After Another’ leads Hollywood’s Golden Globe nominations
'Sentimental Value' and 'Sinners' also claim film nominations
DiCaprio, Clooney among acting nominees
Globes winners to be announced in January LOS ANGELES — Dark comedy "One...
‘Ibang fireworks ata to’: Fireworks accidentally ignite balloons in Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
A Facebook user shared a video of an unexpected fireworks mishap taken in Molave, Zamboanga del Sur.
In a video posted early this month, Acruz Villacora...
Bishop Bagaforo elected co-head of int’l peace movement
A global Catholic peace movement has elected Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo of Kidapawan as its co-president. The Filipino prelate will serve alongside Kenyan Sr. Wamuyu...
Timeline: Netflix’s $72 billion takeover writes next chapter in Warner Bros’ checkered M&A history
Netflix <NFLX.O> has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery's <WBD.O> TV and film studios and streaming division for $72 billion in a deal that...
‘Long and meticulous’: Ricky Lee defends scriptwriting workshop selection
National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Ricky Lee spoke up following criticisms of his renowned free scriptwriting workshop, after some pointed out that many...
Bishops oppose proposed nuclear plant in Pangasinan
Leaders of at least six dioceses made a strong appeal against the proposed nuclear power plant in Western Pangasinan, citing safety, environmental, and moral...
‘Binubog festival’: Liquor bottle shatters during dance mishap in Manila
A TikTok user shared a video of a group gathering mishap that went viral. On October 5, 2025, TikTok user @ihhsonnnn shared a video showing...
The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people...
Three years ago, if someone needed to fix a leaky faucet or understand inflation, they usually did one of three things: typed the question...
Philippines gross foreign reserves at $111 billion at end-November
MANILA — The Philippines' gross foreign reserves PHFXR=ECI slightly rose to $111.1 billion at the end of November, from $110.2 billion a month earlier, the central bank said...
‘Konting dikit lang’: Some recipients report poor National ID card quality
Talk about the poor quality of the National ID card, also known as the PhilSys ID, resurfaced online after a Filipino shared his experience...
Duchess Meghan tries to contact estranged father after amputation reports
LONDON — Meghan Markle has sought to make contact with her estranged father Thomas Markle after he was reported to have had a leg amputated in...