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BOC chief warns public vs online ‘lovers’ sending ‘boxes of gifts’ and seeking funds...

Online relationships can be costly, if you fall into this trap that the Bureau of Customs' new chief has warned against. The BOC at the weekend cautioned Filipino and foreign netizens against an online scam that lures victims with fake love and with promises to lavish them gifts - for which victims are made to send money to pay for Customs "fees" to secure release of the boxes.

From tattoos to bamboo motorbikes: 10 design-forward presentations at the 66th Manila FAME

Tradition meets contemporary at the ongoing Manila FAME at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, October 20 to 22.

REFLECTION | ‘Pay to God what belongs to Him’

In today's gospel, the faithful are enlightened to give 'Caesar what is due to Caesar' and to God what is due to Him.

Sacramento Kings hire full-time female coach

Jenny Boucek became the second current full-time female coach in the NBA on Friday, when the Sacramento Kings hired the former WNBA coach as...

REVIEW | ‘Ang Pag-uusig’ is a throwback tale that mirrors present-day ills

Tanghalang Pilipino’s translation of Arthur Miller’s 'The Crucible' is on its last weekend at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute.
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LOOK & WATCH | Demolition job: More than 2,000 Pasig Floodway squatters lose their...

Manila - The shanties of more than 2,000 families have been demolished by the local government of Pasig with the help of its local...

GADGETS | Quick review: Huawei Nova 2i

The Huawei Nova 2i is an outstanding choice in the mid-range category.

Mark Ruffalo gives shoutout to Filipino who crafted Hulk action figure out of tsinelas

The Hollywood actor thanked craftsman Elmer Padilla for his 'inventively creative' work.

CRYPTO-CURRENCY | Bitcoin soars to record high above $6,000

Bitcoin surged to a record high of more than $6,000 on Friday, pushing its market capitalization to $100 billion at one point.

Cuba unveils statue of revolutionary hero Jose Marti, a gift from Trump’s hometown

Cuba unveiled a replica of a New York statue of independence hero Jose Marti on Friday, putting a gift from the hometown of U.S. President Donald Trump on public display at a time of heightened U.S.-Cuba tensions.

THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT | Designing vehicles to travel over traffic

Futuristic transportation pods aim to help commuters ride above the fray.

5 reasons why you shouldn’t miss ‘The Sound of Music’

The touring West End production is on its last weekend at The Theatre at Solaire.

FBI confirms Hapilon’s remains as military readies to declare battle for Marawi over

The military is preparing to declare the fighting in Marawi City “totally complete” as the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation said DNA tests have confirmed that Isnilon Hapilon, the Abu Sayyaf leader who led the occupation of the Islamic city, is dead.

PBA board expresses concern as Kia set to trade No. 1 pick to SMB

Members of the PBA board are set to convene this week to discuss the future of the Kia Picanto franchise after its move to...

REVIEW | ‘Happy Death Day’ charms as much as it scares

This horror twist on comedy classic 'Groundhog Day' is more than a one-note gimmick.