ABS-CBN praised for postponing Christmas Station ID launch amid calamities
The ABS-CBN network was lauded for its decision to postpone the release of its highly anticipated Christmas Station ID to a later date in...
‘Confess, repair, return’: Cardinal David’s message to the corrupt
The head of the Catholic hierarchy said repentance—not rhetoric—is what the nation needs, urging those involved in the flood control scandal to confess, make...
Typhoon Kalmaegi, formerly ‘Tino,’ brings rain and destruction to Vietnam as death toll nears...
HANOI — Coastal areas in Vietnam were assessing the damage from Typhoon Kalmaegi's destructive winds and heavy rain on Friday, with one death reported by state media, following...
‘Accomplice?’: Pinoy encounters delivery rider tasked with taking photos of house, vehicles
A Filipino shared an experience involving a courier service rider who was tasked with taking photos of his vehicles and residence.
Automotive publication VISOR on...
Philippines Q3 GDP grows 4.0% y/y, below poll forecast
MANILA — The Philippine economy PHPGDP=ECI grew by 4.0% in the third quarter from a year earlier, official data showed on Friday, following a 5.5% expansion in the...
‘Powerful wake-up call’: Foreign vlogger documents ‘Tino’ aftermath in El Nido
The horrific devastation caused by Typhoon Tino in the Philippines was captured by a solo traveller. Marek Pukas, a solo traveller and content creator, was visiting El...
How Zohran Mamdani’s ‘talent for listening’ spurred him to victory in the New York...
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, has been elected as New York City’s mayor. He became the first New York mayoral candidate to win...
Oat milk as ‘sopas’ ingredient: Social media user amuses Pinoys with mother’s recipe
A social media user entertained Filipinos with a story about their mother accidentally using milk meant for coffee as an ingredient for soup. On Wednesday,...
Philippines Q3 farm output up 2.8% from year ago
MANILA — The Philippines' agricultural output grew by 2.8% in the third quarter from a year earlier, the statistics agency said on Thursday.
Crop output, which accounted for 53.3% of...
Sedan with blinking lights in rainy weather raises safety concerns
A sedan with flashing lights in Bulacan during rainy weather has raised safety concerns among motorists.
On Tuesday, November 4, the Facebook page “Parkeserye,” which...
Thousands to gather for first nat’l Nazareno conference
Thousands of Jesus Nazareno devotees are expected to gather later this month for the first-ever national conference organized by Quiapo Church. Fr. Ramon Jade Licuanan,...
South Korean won, Philippine peso fall most among muted Asian FX
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0201 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
153.860
154.11
+0.16 Sing dlr
1.306
1.3066
+0.08 Taiwan dlr
30.943
30.954
+0.04 Korean won
1445.300
1441.8
-0.24 Baht
32.450
32.45
+0.00 Peso
58.820
58.698
-0.21 Rupiah
16685.000
16700
+0.09 Rupee
88.655
88.655
+0.00 Ringgit
4.183
4.189
+0.14 Yuan
7.123
7.1276
+0.06 Change...
‘Kalahati ng puso ko, Pilipino’: American wows Pinoys with fluent Filipino
A Caucasian individual sparked intrigue after speaking fluent Filipino to diners at a fast food chain. On Wednesday, October 30, an online user on X...
Typhoon ‘Tino’ death toll hits 114 in Philippines; storm rebuilds strength as it heads...
CEBU, Philippines —The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon Kalmaegi rose to 114 with another 127 people still missing, the disaster agency said on...
Kris Aquino calls herself ‘probinsyana’ as she relocates with sons
Showbiz personality Kris Aquino shared that she is now a "probinsyana" after previously hinting at relocating to a new place. The "Queen of All Media"...