‘Ganito kami sa Makati’: Sibling rivalry of Abby, Junjun Binay for all to see
The scuffle between Makati mayoral aspirants and siblings Abby and Junjun Binay inside a church last weekend shows how the family has pushed boundaries to secure their bailiwick for the past three decades.
Japan emperor abdication rare, but could set precedent
TOKYO — Emperor Akihito, 85, will step down on Tuesday, almost three years after he first publicly hinted he wanted to retire and hand over...
Afraid to be at U-belt? Study has surprising data on Manila’s university area
Universities and colleges in Manila are located in areas students perceive to be rather risky, attracting crimes such as petty theft. A study by researchers...
Cuts in policy rate, RRR ‘inevitable’ this year — central bank chief
MANILA — Central bank governor Benjamin Diokno said on Monday cuts in both the benchmark interest rate and the reserve requirement ratio are "inevitable" this...
Some apps will make you paranoid about being tracked on your phone
There are apps designed to gather information about users on mobile phones, tracking their every move including where they go and what they buy. Kaspersky...
Despite rift, director Jadaone reaches out to Nadine Lustre after FAMAS win
Despite the misunderstanding that occurred between the two last year, director Antoinette Jadaone congratulated Nadine Lustre for winning Best Actress in the 67th FAMAS...
Former U.S. Senator Lugar, nuclear nonproliferation champion, dies at 87
WASHINGTON — Centrist Republican Richard Lugar, a soft-spoken foreign policy powerhouse who championed nuclear nonproliferation during 36 years in the U.S. Senate, died on...
In new MV, Taylor Swift wears dress by Fil-Am designer Monique Lhuillier
Celebrated pop singer Taylor Swift wore a dress from Filipino-American designer Monique Lhuillier in the music video of her new single “Me” released on...
What does it take to remove a US president from office?
The "i word" — impeachment — is swirling around the U.S. Congress since the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's redacted Russia report, which painted a...
How a Filipino schooled tourists for being rowdy in a local restaurant
A Facebook user narrated how his friend schooled two foreigners who were unruly at a branch of a popular fast food restaurant in Manila. Facebook...
False rumors of Mar Roxas leaving Otso Diretso and Liberal Party
A Facebook screenshot featuring senatorial candidate Mar Roxas allegedly announcing that he is no longer with the Liberal Party has been circulating on social...
Ogie Alcasid’s tame reaction to Ben Tulfo’s flare-up over Regine Velasquez’s tweet
Celebrated singer Ogie Alcasid responded on behalf of his wife Regine Velasquez after she was slammed by broadcaster Ben Tulfo on Facebook. This stemmed from...
Taylor Swift announces release of new single ‘ME!’ during NFL draft
Grammy-winning singer Taylor Swift announced the release of her new single "ME!" on ABC television's broadcast of the National Football League draft in Nashville...
From Malaysia to Mauritius, UK aid funds six global anti-slavery projects
LONDON — From sexually exploited girls in Ethiopia to migrant workers in Malaysia and Mauritius, Britain on Friday pledged $5.2 million to support global...
ADB chief says bank will continue to grant loans to China
MANILA — The Asian Development Bank sees value in continuing to lend to China, its president said on Thursday, in response to calls for the...