Mattel builds He-Man movie buzz with new action figures

NUREMBERG, Germany — Mattel MAT.O launched a new line of action figures on Thursday for its upcoming live-action movie "Masters of the Universe", aiming to repeat the success...

Nicolas Torre praised for biking through metro to inspect bike lanes

Newly appointed Metropolitan Manila Development Authority General Manager Nicolas Torre III was praised for leading by example after he was spotted biking to the...

Explainer: How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?

Award given by five-strong committee appointed by parliament Committee is independent from the government OSLO — U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he deserves the...

‘Nag-dive’: Accidental tackle causes laughter during ‘Bring Me’ game at youth event in Pangasinan

A lighthearted mishap turned into laughter and fun at a CRUSADERS Kabataan Federation event in San Fabian, Pangasinan last month. On December 30, 2025, Facebook...

Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar or Lady Gaga could make Grammys history

Bad Bunny's album could be first Spanish-language winner Lamar and Lady Gaga compete also for coveted album prize Recording Academy revamped to increase...

‘Unreal’: Mt. Pulag hiker shares story behind viral proposal photo she captured

"The moment felt unreal." This was how a Mt. Pulag hiker described the unexpected proposal she witnessed at the summit of the popular mountain, after...

Veteran Catholic media priest dies at 81

Fr. Isabelo “Bel” San Luis, a priest of the Society of the Divine Word known for his work in Catholic media, died Wednesday, his...

‘I doubt’: Jojo Bragais backs Michelle Dee, Samantha Panlilio amid driver’s assault claims

(Content warning: This article contains mentions of self-harm and physical assault) Renowned footwear designer Jojo Bragais expressed doubt over the claims of actress Rhian Ramos’ personal...

DFA chief says no consensus within ASEAN on endorsing Myanmar election

MANILA — Foreign Minister Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Thursday that ASEAN member states had not reached a consensus on whether to endorse the results...

Medical experts urge early action as obesity, diabetes cases rise in Philippines

Medical experts warned that obesity and Type 2 diabetes continue to be under-treated in the Philippines, calling for earlier intervention and urgent, coordinated care...

LIST: 20 student short films selected for Puregold CinePanalo 2026

Puregold CinePanalo has announced the 20 student short films selected for its 2026 festival run, narrowing down entries from 267 submissions nationwide. Now on its...

‘Little Women’ musical premieres in London after three-decade wait

One-night world premiere at London's Theatre Royal Preceded by recordings at Abbey Road Studios Large orchestra evokes lavish 80s/90s musicals Decades after three Californian...

Two-level reading space in Makati fuels hopes for more public reading spots

The pop-up of One Ayala’s “The Stacks” in Makati City has book lovers and other Filipinos hoping that similar reading spaces will soon open...

Philippine Q4 growth skids to 5-year low, raises odds of further rate cuts

Q4 growth comes in sharply below expectations Full-year growth well below government target Weak growth opens door to further interest rate cuts MANILA — Philippine economic...

‘Para ‘di ka umiyak’: Ticketing service shares tips to avoid losing tickets at events

A major ticketing service has issued tips and reminders to concert and eventgoers to prevent losing their tickets. On Wednesday, January 28, SM Tickets released an...