From sea ice to ocean currents, Antarctica is now undergoing abrupt changes – and...
Antarctica has long been seen as a remote, unchanging environment. Not any more. The ice-covered continent and the surrounding Southern Ocean are undergoing abrupt and...
Old photo of shabu packets inside jewelry shopping bag goes viral again
An old photo showing packs suspected of "shabu" or crystal meth inside a paper bag of a popular jewelry brand has resurfaced online, drawing...
‘Every Filipino a Bayani’: New short film calls for unity in defending West Philippine...
A short film focusing on the West Philippine Sea, "Alon ng Kabayanihan," premiered on National Heroes Day, on Monday, August 25.
The premiere of the...
Pinoy sellers, buyers decry new fees from online shopping apps
Filipino online sellers and buyers lamented reports of an upcoming additional fee that two major e-commerce platforms will impose in the first week of...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged after two-year romance
Singer and football player post news on social media
Pair started dating after Kelce's podcast comments
No wedding date set LOS ANGELES — Pop superstar Taylor...
Torre reshares post highlighting traits after removal as PNP chief
Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III reshared a post mentioning his traits following his three-month tenure as the country's top...
Quezon City, Naga renew Sister City Agreement
The local government units of Quezon City and Naga City, Camarines Sur reaffirmed their Sister City partnership on Tuesday, August 26. Quezon City Mayor Joy...
Watch: Organ donor who gave liver, kidneys, and corneas receives honor walk in Leyte...
A heartwarming moment occurred after an organ donor who gave his liver, kidneys, and corneas received an honor walk last week. Hospital staff held their...
Cardinal Tagle urges Filipino Catholics to confront societal ‘thorns’
A cardinal has urged Filipino Catholics to confront the “thorns” of society — including environmental destruction and corruption — through faith and the intercession...
Philippine peso, other Asian currencies subdued on risk-off sentiment
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar, as of 0206 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
147.270
147.77
+0.34 Sing dlr
1.284
1.2854
+0.12 Taiwan dlr
30.459
30.45
-0.03 Korean...
Torre’s removal as PNP chief stirs questions, Pinoys ask: ‘What’s happening?’
Questions over the sudden removal of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III were raised online following Malacañang's announcement. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on...
MMDA working to identify jaywalking couple along EDSA-Buendia
A video of a couple walking along EDSA, believed to be near the MRT Buendia Station, sparked safety concerns among Filipinos. TikTok user @vccustodio captured the...
The triumph of the Oasis reunion: Resilience rules the day as the Gallaghers end...
The long-awaited Oasis reunion tour is a rousing success. Since launching in Wales in July, the band has been selling out shows across four...
‘Pirated Ms. Rachel’: Little girl startled by shouting in educational video in Manila
A mother on August 9 posted a video of her daughter reacting to an educational video. TikTok user Momma Kolni's (@jlnnclsnchz) video showed the little...
PPCRV: Elections must be held at ‘regular and fixed intervals’
The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) on Monday emphasized the importance of holding elections at “regular and fixed intervals,” following the recent...