Calls grow for remote work as fuel prices surge amid Middle East tensions
Calls have been made for broader adoption of remote work arrangements in sectors that can accommodate them as a strategy to mitigate rising fuel...
Philippine February inflation quickens to 2.4% y/y, fastest in a year
MANILA — Philippine annual inflation quickened to 2.4% in February, the fastest in more than a year, reflecting higher food prices, the statistics agency said on...
Tech lately: Privacy display feature debuts in Galaxy 26 Series
For smartphone users worried about prying eyes, a new display feature aims to keep on-screen content visible only to the device owner, as a...
Philippine peso leads Asian FX declines as regional currencies range‑bound
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0204 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
156.770
157.03
+0.17 Sing dlr
1.275
1.275
+0.02 Taiwan dlr
31.663
31.695
+0.10 Korean won
1463.900
1462.9
-0.07 Baht
31.555
31.57
+0.05 Peso
58.424
58.335
-0.15 Rupiah
16870.000
16880
+0.06 Rupee
92.150
92.15
+0.00 Ringgit
3.934
3.938
+0.10 Yuan
6.887
6.8951
+0.12 Change...
Business exec receives papal award for contributions to Catholic media
A business executive known for her leadership role in broadcast technology companies has been formally conferred with the papal honor “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice”...
South Korean president reunites with Filipino worker he helped 30 years ago
Decades after helping a Filipino factory worker win justice, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung was reunited with Ariel Galac on Wednesday, March 4.
In...
Timeline: Chronology of Nancy Guthrie abduction case in Arizona
The following is a chronology of key developments in what authorities describe as the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC's "Today"...
Melai Cantiveros jokes about Kris Aquino’s return to TV
"Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition" host Melai Cantiveros joked about "Queen of All Media" Kris Aquino returning to television after paying her a...
Philippines apprehends Filipino nationals suspected of spying for China
Government says case is serious national security matter
Manila and Beijing have been at loggerheads over the South China Sea
At least a...
Victory Liner rolls out fuel-saving measures on trips amid Middle East tensions
A bus company is implementing fuel-saving measures on its trips amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Victory Liner announced on Wednesday, March 4,...
Asian Catholic bishops urge immediate ceasefire in Middle East
Asian Catholic bishops on Tuesday called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, warning that escalating violence could trigger wider global instability. The Central...
Philippines, South Korea leaders pledge closer cooperation as geopolitical uncertainty mounts
MANILA —Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Manila on Tuesday, where they discussed ways to deepen economic and security...
‘Aking alay’: Karmina Constantino shares message for women amid Suntay remarks
Broadcast journalist Karmina Constantino reminded women of the importance of respect following a lawmaker's inappropriate remarks about actress Anne Curtis. On Wednesday, March 4, Constantino...
Jollibee Food’s Highlands Coffee evaluates Vietnam IPO
Fast-food restaurant operator Jollibee Foods Corp JFC.PS said on Wednesday that its Vietnamese coffee chain, Highlands Coffee, was considering an initial public offering and a subsequent...
‘World’s best churros’ store cites challenges behind postponed Philippine launch
A popular Spanish churros store shared the reasons behind the delay of its long-waited debut in the Philippines.
Chocolatería San Ginés was originally slated to open...