Alex Eala makes TikTok debut: ‘Things I do, fits I wear, places I go’
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Soccer: Philippines, North Korea qualify for women’s World Cup
The Philippines and North Korea secured their spots at next year's Women's World Cup in Brazil after emerging victorious in the Asian Cup playoffs...
Talisay City drivers enjoy free fuel from local coffee business
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Jeepney drivers protest as rising fuel prices cut their pay
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National Museum warns public about dangerous flower urchins on Philippine beaches
The National Museum of the Philippines has reminded the public to exercise caution when visiting beaches, citing the presence of the flower urchin (Toxopneustes...
Kpop fans crash service lines of South Korea’s $900 billion pension fund over boy...
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Photoshoot? Robredo refutes claims her bus ride photo was ‘fake’
Former vice president and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo debunked claims that she rides commuter buses with security personnel by posting a video taken...
Most Asian currencies decline; Philippine peso falls most
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0203 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
159.650
159.86
+0.13 Sing dlr
1.282
1.2837
+0.12 Taiwan dlr
31.904
31.832
-0.23 Korean won
1499.600
1500.7
+0.07 Baht
32.835
32.77
-0.21 Peso
60.111
59.654
-0.76 Rupee
92.630
92.63
0.00 Ringgit
3.931
3.913
-0.46 Yuan
6.899
6.8879
-0.16 Change...
EJ Obiena takes on gymnastics in a hilarious vault attempt
Pole vaulter EJ Obiena tried a different kind of "vault" as he showcased some gymnastic moves, tagging gymnasts Carlos Yulo and Eldrew Yulo. On Monday, March...
Netflix plans ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ global concert tour, source says
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Cat beaten to death in Quezon City, PAWS highlights law protecting strays
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Price hikes, outlook cuts: What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge
A surge in jet fuel prices, driven by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, has upended the global aviation industry, prompting airlines to raise fares and revise financial...
Priest appeals for food donations for PGH’s emergency room patients, guardians
A priest is seeking food donations for Emergency Room (ER) patients and their guardians at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). The University of the Philippines...
Manila archdiocese orders fire safety checks in parishes, schools
The Archdiocese of Manila has ordered parishes, schools and other church-run institutions to conduct fire safety inspections as part of efforts to strengthen preparedness. In...
Motorcycle-hailing app pokes fun at viral ‘nagpanggap na patay’ post
A motorcycle-hailing platform referenced a viral post about an individual who allegedly pretended to be dead to evade financial accountability in one of its...