Quotes: Global reaction to the US presidential election
Reactions from around the world began trickling in on Wednesday as Fox News projected that Republican Donald Trump had won the battleground state of Pennsylvania, which...
‘Balm to wounded hearts’: Tributes for Papemelroti co-founder Robert Alejandro
Heartfelt tributes poured in for Papemelroti co-founder and award-winning artist Robert Alejandro following the news of his passing on Tuesday, November 5. The specialty shop...
Factbox: Who has Trump threatened to prosecute if he becomes president again?
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has vowed to investigate or prosecute political rivals, election workers and left-wing Americans if he becomes president again.
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris says that...
Meta struggles to curb hate speech before US vote — researchers
Meta says it has invested heavily in election integrity efforts
Researchers say hate speech, misinformation, false ads an issue
Meta's Facebook, Instagram are...
R’Bonney Gabriel in ‘plantita’ heaven as she goes shopping in Cartimar
Filipino-American Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel visited Cartimar in Pasay City where she channeled her inner "plantita." The beauty queen on Monday, November 4, uploaded...
Hoax bomb threats linked to Russia target polling places in battleground states, FBI says
At least two polling sites in Georgia briefly evacuated
FBI says Michigan, Arizona and Wisconsin also targeted
FBI says many hoax threats appear...
Philippines to acquire 40 coast guard patrol boats worth $442 million
MANILA — The Philippines will acquire 40 fast patrol craft for its coast guard to boost its maritime security, the economic planning agency said on Tuesday.
The...
Factbox: Who is winning the U.S. presidential election?
Democrat Kamala Harris faced Republican Donald Trump on Tuesday in the U.S. presidential election.
There are 538 Electoral College votes allotted to the 50 states...
Factbox: Ten US Senate races to watch in Tuesday’s election
WASHINGTON — Democrats face a tough fight in Tuesday's U.S. election to preserve their narrow 51-49 majority in the Senate, as they are defending several incumbents in Republican-leaning...
Maris Racal addresses viral ‘couple shoes’ pic with Anthony Jennings
Actress Maris Racal addressed speculations about a viral photo of her and actor Anthony Jennings wearing matching rubber shoes while sitting together. The onscreen pair...
Manila stocks jump on rate cut hopes; currencies muted as US election looms
Philippine CPI below estimates
Thai stocks led by Delta Electronics
Expect baht to regain in Dec - analyst Philippine stocks rallied on Tuesday after...
Malaysia complains to Vietnam over South China Sea reef expansion, sources say
Malaysia has sent a complaint letter to Vietnam over its alleged expansion of a South China Sea reef that both countries claim as their...
Ion Perez flooded with supportive messages after withdrawing from 2025 elections bid
"It's Showtime" host Ion Perez earned a commendation for rethinking his decision to dip his toes into politics in the 2025 midterm elections as...
Will it be Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? Here’s what each needs to win...
On election eve in the United States, the presidential race is deadlocked. The polls are exceptionally close across the country and in all the...
Philippines calls evacuations, puts troops on standby for ‘Marce’
MANILA — The Philippines ordered evacuations, stockpiled food and put soldiers on standby in preparation for Typhoon Yinxing, officials said on Tuesday, as the storm barrels...