QC children fold 2,000 paper cranes in global plea for peace
As tensions in the Middle East remain high, children in a Metro Manila parish are quietly advancing a global plea for peace, folding paper...
BINI sneaker campaign puts Pinoy street culture in focus
Filipinos praised a business for highlighting Pinoy culture through images of P-pop girl group BINI in sari-sari stores and on the streets. A Reddit user...
Actor Rebel Wilson faces defamation case in Australian court over social media posts
SYDNEY — Australian actor Rebel Wilson appeared in a Sydney court on Monday at the start of a defamation case brought by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead...
‘Absolute gem’: Pinoy grandma abroad wins hearts with simple pandesal gesture
A story about an elderly Filipina overseas who gave pandesal, a Filipino bread roll, to a non-Filipino touched the hearts of online users.
A user...
From ‘Name Withheld’ confusion to topnotcher: PLE passer shares journey to becoming a doctor
After being briefly listed as “Name Withheld,” March 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination (PLE) topnotcher Erwin Ken Parchaso has opened up about his long journey...
Most Asian currencies down, Philippine peso declines most
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
158.970
158.79
-0.11 Sing dlr
1.270
1.2696
-0.06 Taiwan dlr
31.468
31.531
+0.20 Korean won
1472.400
1472.8
+0.03 Baht
32.080
32.01
-0.22 Peso
59.959
59.803
-0.26 Rupiah
17125.000
17165
+0.23 Rupee
93.128
93.1275
0.00 Ringgit
3.949
3.95
+0.01 Yuan
6.816
6.8172
+0.01 Change...
Singapore tourist claims she was ‘drugged and robbed’ after drinking juice in Binondo
A Singaporean tourist's alleged experience of being "drugged and robbed in Manila" sparked discussions among online Filipinos. Serene Li, who describes herself as an executive...
South Korea police seek detention warrant for BTS agency founder Bang
SEOUL (Updated 5:06 p.m.) — South Korean police have requested a detention warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of Kpop agency HYBE, over alleged illegal trading...
‘That’s not me’: Viva artist Christine Li denies Chavit Singson ‘girlfriend’ rumors
Viva artist Christine Li has refuted online claims that she is the "girlfriend" of former Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson. The actress on Monday, April 20, posted...
Philippines says US access to bases limited by land issues
MANILA (Updated 5:07 p.m.) — Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday there has only been 'marginal' use of Philippine bases accessible to the U.S....
#JusticeforGhost: Cats of McKinley to pursue case over community cat Ghost’s death
The volunteer group that cared for the McKinley community cat Ghost assured the public that it is taking steps to file a case for...
Both the US and Iran are firing on commercial ships in the Strait of...
Over the past several days, there have been conflicting reports about the Strait of Hormuz. It’s difficult to know what’s happening from one moment...
Victor Wembanyama unanimously named NBA Defensive Player of the Year
The NBA Defensive Player of the Year award has been around since 1983, and in that time, no player has ever received 100% of...
Explore with ease: Intramuros offers free e-tranvia rides for limited time
Filipinos and other visitors can explore the historic Walled City with ease as the Intramuros Administration (IA) brings back its iconic electronic tranvia (e-tranvia). The e-tranvia...
Musician D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old girl
D4vd faces charges including murder, sexual acts with a minor and mutilation of remains
D4vd's attorney says evidence will show he did not...