Kris-Korina spat recalls marriage of showbiz, politics in the Philippines
Kris Aquino did not have kind words for former friend Korina Sanchez in a very public row that could only show that showbiz and politics in the Philippines are two sides of the same coin.
Strict si kuya: Viral handwritten letters show power of sibling bond
Rivalry at home is fairly common but one viral tweet shows siblings' relationships go way beyond petty domestic contests. Science also says so.
Duterte sets window for peace talks with communist rebels
MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Saturday he had set a 60-day timeframe for peace talks he is seeking to revive with...
These giants are Philippine treasures, but they also need help
Giant clams may be big and strong, but they are also very vulnerable and in danger of becoming extinct. Amid the rising concern for the...
Natalie Portman won’t show up at Israel event to get million-dollar prize
Israeli-American Hollywood actress Natalie Portman has refused to attend a ceremony in Israel to accept a million-dollar prize because of "distressing" events in the country, the organisers said, announcing the prizegiving had been cancelled.
Queen Elizabeth backs Prince Charles to head Commonwealth
Britain's Queen Elizabeth said on Thursday she hoped her son and heir Prince Charles would take on leadership of the Commonwealth, answering some who argue the position should be rotated around member states.
The first step in fact-checking the Philippines’ Facebook posts
Facebook's choice fact-checker in the Philippines has a big task ahead. And the first order of the day is to define what seems to be undefinable.
Downsides to China province’s visa-free offer to Filipinos
The offer does sound enticing but besides specific entry requirements, there are things Filipino travelers have to know.
Restaurant in Texas proves that it’s more pun in the Philippines
There is a reason why Filipinos mix dining and humor and this restaurant may be the best showcase of it.
Duterte’s expanding club of generals who head government agencies
With the appointment of another former Armed Forces chief, President Rodrigo Duterte has added general after general to his circle. What could a move like this imply?
Call centers’ American accents and Lea Salonga’s case
Customer service representatives may have that Californian twang, but Tony winner Lea Salonga says enunciation is more important than accents. We weighed the arguments:
‘Pro-China’ question in civil service exam: CSC breaks silence
The Civil Service Commission has acknowledged the complaint of a civil service exam taker who aired her disdain for a test item that seemed...
Exactly a year ago, Maute leader dispatched militants to Marawi
A look back at the events that led to months of fighting that destroyed a city.
‘God has a dad’s heart’, Pope Francis says to child
On Sunday (April 15) Pope Francis comforted a child who lost his father during a visit to a poor district of Rome, saying God has a...
VP recount puts spotlight on Presidential Electoral Tribunal’s power
With the vice presidency on the line, it's the Presidential Electoral Tribunal that has the last say.