Pathologist disputes Cebu officials’ claim that American killed self in jail
An American cameraman and filmmaker who died in December in a jail in the Philippines suffered blunt-force trauma, and his body had markings inconsistent with the official account by Philippine authorities that he hanged himself, a private U.S. pathologist said.
Where the controversial school of Filipino pickup artists likely got its ideas
(3rd update, 11:30 a.m.) Youth Against Sexual Harassment, a non-profit and politically-unaffiliated women's organization, exposed on Facebook a so-called "Pick Up Artist Academy" which...
In celebrity videographer’s new work, we hear from Boracay’s ‘bottom’
Celebrated wedding videographer Jason Magbanua turns his attention from those tying the knot to those closing the doors.
Veteran surfer’s response to Karen Davila’s rant about Siargao
A representative of the surfing community in Siargao has spoken up about Karen Davila's allegations about Siargao and its surfers.
Airlines cut back flights as Philippine holiday hotspot prepares for closure
A decision by the Philippines to close the holiday hotspot of Boracay, which President Rodrigo Duterte has called a "cesspool."
Analysis: Aluminium wrestles with steel over electric vehicle market
Highlights Electric vehicle growth intensifies steel-aluminium rivalry
Steel fights back against use of lighter-weight aluminium
Aluminium still expected to benefit from electric vehicle revolution LONDON...
Dinner in the Sky will leave your money flying for sky-high experience
It is a dining service that uses a crane to launch people 150 feet in the air as they dine. But prepare to shell out way more than usual for your meal.
Coffee conquers conflict for business-savvy farmers in the Philippines
MOUNT APO, Philippines — Five years ago, Filipina farmer Marivic Dubria would buy Nescafe sachets to serve visitors because she was embarrassed by the quality of...
Graduation season welcomed by politicos’ greetings
Graduation season in the Philippines doesn’t just mean students sending friends tearful goodbyes and scrambling to prepare their resumes.
Accused before Ombudsman, Mocha doesn’t try to defend herself
Mocha Uson, the controversial senior official at the Presidential Communications Operations Office, responded to the complaint filed against her at the Office of the...
Adobo melting hearts and warms palates around the world
Chicken adobo, a popular Filipino food, had been abuzz in social media recently as major media entities made their own versions of the national...
Mocha Uson’s accusers design sarcastic menu for her ‘cafe’ idea
How did Mocha Uson receive the complaint? With humor. Her accusers, however, did not let her have the last laugh.
Southeast Asians unite as debate over ‘chicken rendang’ rages
KUALA LUMPUR — Southeast Asians have united to defend hugely popular "chicken rendang" that was knocked out of a British cooking competition television show for...
Analysis: North Korea’s Kim seen building global status in trip to China
Highlights: Kim exuded confidence in photographs with China's Xi -analyst
Chinese state TV gave Kim's visit similar treatment as Trump
Kim was accompanied by...
Those who want Aguirre out want other officials to follow
MANILA, Philippines — Those who agree that it is about time for Aguirre to be fired also clamored for other government officials to be...