‘Mas nakakatakot pa sa multo’: TikTok users revisit Lipa massacre after viral feature
Trigger Warning: Contains graphic descriptions of violence A comment on a TikTok post featuring a clip from a movie based on the real-life story of...
Undas 2025: Mall operating hours Metro Manila, nationwide
As Filipinos prepare to honor their departed loved ones this All Saints’ Day (November 1) and All Souls’ Day (November 2), malls across the...
Channing Tatum finds grace in ‘crazy’ true crime tale ‘Roofman’
Hollywood star Channing Tatum transforms into a gentle and goofy real-life criminal in the comedy drama "Roofman."
Directed and co-written by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Derek Cianfrance,...
Filipino priest in US suspended over misconduct allegations
A Filipino Catholic priest serving in the US has been relieved from his pastoral duties following allegations of “grooming and sexual misconduct” involving seminarians. The...
PAGASA warns against unverified ‘super typhoon’ posts for November
State weather bureau PAGASA addressed social media posts claiming that the Philippines may encounter a "super typhoon" this coming November.
The government agency, on Tuesday,...
The story of MTV: The downfall of music disrupter
When The Buggles’ music video “Video Killed the Radio Star” aired on August 1, 1981, it marked a historic moment for both television and...
Roque sparks buzz with ‘Tat-‘ remark while discussing government corruption
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque drew attention after some Filipinos noticed a “slip of the tongue” during an interview where he discussed corruption. The Duterte...
Philippines unlikely to add new LNG terminal near-term on excess capacity
Country only using 60% of regasification capacity
Eventually may put facility in Visayas or Mindanao SINGAPORE — The Philippines is unlikely to add new liquefied natural...
Xyriel Manabat considers comments about nose job a ‘compliment’
Kapamilya actress Xyriel Manabat admitted that she considers comments about her nose job a “compliment.”
The 21-year-old shared pictures of herself on a nature trip...
In her revenue era: The economics behind Taylor Swift’s 34 versions of ‘The Life...
Taylor Swift’s latest studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, has just enjoyed a second week on top of the Billboard charts, after smashing...
DOH issues health tips for the ‘amihan’ season
The Department of Health advised the public to take preventive measures to avoid illnesses as the country enters the “amihan” (northeast monsoon) season. State weather...
BSP says forex rate is determined by market forces
MANILA — The Philippine central bank said Tuesday it allows the foreign exchange rate to be determined by market forces and said it has robust reserves.
"The...
Bill seeking ‘lifetime’ validity of PWD ID for permanent disability receives positive feedback
A proposal to grant “lifetime” validity to certain Persons with Disability (PWD) identification cards gained support from Filipinos. Sen. Erwin Tulfo, chair of the Senate...
Philippine peso falls 0.4%, Taiwan dollar rises 0.4%
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0202 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
152.320
152.87
+0.36 Sing dlr
1.295
1.2966
+0.11 Taiwan dlr
30.604
30.719
+0.38 Korean won
1434.800
1433.4
-0.10 Baht
32.605
32.66
+0.15 Peso
59.113
58.862
-0.42 Rupiah
16615.000
16610
-0.03 Rupee
88.245
88.245
+0.00 Ringgit
4.202
4.205
+0.07 Yuan
7.102
7.1067
+0.07 Change...
Cebu archbishop urges youth to be active in Church life
CEBU City— Archbishop Alberto Uy of Cebu on Sunday called on young Catholics to take an active role in the life of the Church,...