Crunchyroll adds BamBam, TEN, Young Miko, Ethan Bortnick to 2026 Anime Awards lineup

Anime’s biggest annual awards show is bringing more music stars to Tokyo, Japan, this month. Crunchyroll announced Friday, May 15, that K-pop artists BamBam and...

Media must serve truth, dignity — Manila cardinal

Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila urged journalists and media practitioners to use technology in promoting truth, human dignity and hope ahead of World Day...

‘Worth throwing away years of friendship?’: Erwan Heussaff weighs in on political differences

Food content creator Erwan Heussaff shared his thoughts on political beliefs and friendships amid online discussions surrounding the topic. The FEATR founder on Thursday, May...

‘We are thirsty for justice’: Philippine families demand Dela Rosa face drug war charges

MANILA — As tension and gunfire erupted inside the Philippine Senate, where Senator Ronald dela Rosa had taken refuge to evade arrest and later escaped, Llore...

#CayetanoResign: Calls for Cayetano’s resignation emerge amid Senate chaos

Calls for Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano's resignation were made following the shooting incident at the Upper Chamber which placed people's lives at risk. The...

Philippines warns of serious power cuts as heat, outages strain grids

SINGAPORE — The Philippines on Thursday warned of power cuts of up to seven hours across its two main grids as searing heat and power plant...

‘Nasaan ang influencers, vloggers?’: Spotlight turns to journalists in Senate shooting coverage

Filipinos highlighted the importance of journalists amid the Senate shooting that occurred on Wednesday evening, May 13. Several reporters and cameramen risked their lives when...

Dela Rosa wanted by ICC no longer at Senate, Cayetano says

MANILA — The Philippine Senate President said on Thursday that the lawmaker wanted by the International Court, Ronald dela Rosa, was no longer in the Senate...

Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment

Senate court to convene Monday, trial to follow Impeachment follows bitter fallout between Marcos and Duterte Trial will showcase battle between powerful political...

Bela Padilla speaks out amid backlash over Robin Padilla’s ‘Blood vs Duty’ casting

Actress Bela Padilla has addressed public discussion surrounding the casting of her uncle, Sen. Robin Padilla, in the series "Blood vs Duty," amid online...

Bullet-riddled window in Senate shooting aftermath sparks ‘multiple glass casualties’ buzz online

An image of a window filled with bullet holes in the aftermath of the Senate shooting drew attention online, with many Filipinos raising doubts...

At Cannes, Jane Schoenbrun reshapes slasher genre in ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp...

CANNES, France — U.S. filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun's new horror film, "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma", was borne of a desire to remake a genre beloved by...

Philippines seeking confirmation Dela Rosa wanted by ICC has fled, official says

MANILA — Philippine authorities are seeking confirmation of reports that a top politician wanted by the International Criminal Court was no longer inside the Senate premises...

‘Staged to manufacture chaos?’: Probe into motive sought over Senate shooting

Gunshots were fired at the Senate building on Wednesday evening, May 13, raising questions and concern over the incident. The shots came from the second floor of...

‘Fast & Furious’ TV series in the works for Peacock

NEW YORK — A television series based on the blockbuster “Fast & Furious” movie franchise is being developed for the Peacock streaming service, NBCUniversal CMCSA.O said. Vin Diesel, who...