‘Daig pa ChatGPT’: Why an old NBI office advisory is regaining social media attention
An old post resurfaced featuring an advisory about a branch of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Laguna, sparking Filipinos to quip about...
Pickup truck caught counterflowing in Bulacan to bring ‘late student’ to school
A pickup truck was called out for counterflowing on a road in Bulacan to allegedly bring their children to school. Facebook page "Parkeserye" on Friday,...
Maine Mendoza asks fans not to hate Alden Richards amid revelations
"Eat Bulaga" host Maine Mendoza called on the public not to direct hate toward actor Alden Richards, her former onscreen partner, after revealing she...
Philippines, Australia, Canada hold joint sail in South China Sea
MANILA — The navies of the Philippines, Australia and Canada were conducting a joint sail in the South China Sea on Tuesday, an area of flaring tensions...
Caught on cam: Pet dogs have barking match from two cars stuck in traffic
Two pet dogs engaged in a full-blown 'bark-off' from separate cars stuck in traffic. Jake Bruzo spotted a Shih Tzu in a black sedan squaring...
‘Ang lakas ng guardian angel ko’: Youngster lands on his older brother as bunk...
A shocking moment unfolded at the home of a Manila resident when a bunk bed collapsed, causing a youngster to land on his older...
A pontiff and his people: Pope Leo XIV welcomes the world in his first...
Pope Leo XIV has officially reached the 100-day mark of his pontificate. Elected as the 267th pope on May 8, the Holy Father has...
Financing platform users report threatening texts over late payments
Some users of a digital consumer financing platform have reported receiving alleged harassing messages after falling behind on payments. A Filipino on X (formerly Twitter)...
Viral: Visitor hands out bread to patients in Cebu hospital
In a heartwarming moment, a visitor distributed bread to hospital patients in the Philippines. Erica Mae Igot handed out loaves to people receiving treatment inside a...
Indonesian rupiah, Philippine peso fall most among tepid Asian FX
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0202 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
147.740
147.86
+0.08 Sing dlr
1.285
1.2843
-0.04 Taiwan dlr
30.075
30.056
-0.06 Korean won
1389.700
1388.1
-0.12 Baht
32.523
32.48
-0.13 Peso
57.076
56.961
-0.20 Rupiah
16200.000
16155
-0.28 Rupee
87.350
87.35
+0.00 Ringgit
4.224
4.22
-0.09 Yuan
7.187
7.1854
-0.02 Change...
How a watchdog battles disinformation in the West Philippine Sea
Disinformation has become a powerful weapon in the fight over the West Philippine Sea.
Watchdog Center for Information Resilience and Integrity Studies (CIRIS), led by Michel...
Senior hit crossing Manila street sparks call for safer driving
Calls for motorists to be more careful on the road were raised following reports that a senior citizen was hit by a motorcycle rider...
Nadia Montenegro’s exit prompts questions on her credentials in Padilla’s office
Questions about actress Nadia Montenegro's qualifications as a staff for Sen. Robin Padilla, an actor-turned-politician, were raised following the discovery of her salary grade. On...
Alden Richards’ 2023 interview revisited after Maine Mendoza admits past feelings
Kapuso heartthrob Alden Richards’ words from a 2023 interview resurfaced after Maine Mendoza, his former onscreen partner, revealed that she once fell in love...
Here are 50 notable remarks by Pope Leo XIV during his first 100 days
Pope Leo XIV has made numerous memorable remarks during the first 100 days of his pontificate (May 8 to Aug. 16). Below are some...