What to expect at Klook Travel Fest 2025: Deals, freebies, meet-and-greet opportunities with influencers

A travel fair is making its return this year. Travel experience platform Klook has announced the comeback of Klook Travel Fest, which will run longer...

‘Sana totoo’: AI-generated images of Zaldy Co circulate online

Digitally altered images of former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co have been circulating amid speculation about his whereabouts during the flood control corruption...

Philippines gross foreign reserves at $108.8 billion at end-September

MANILA — The Philippines' gross foreign reserves PHFXR=ECIrose to $108.8 billion at the end of September from an upwardly revised $107.1 billion a month earlier, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said on...

On a grim anniversary, an end to Gaza’s violence is suddenly clear – if...

Two years into the most horrific chapter in the history of Israel and Palestine, a glimmer of hope has been offered to both sides...

‘Power trip?’: Sol Aragones’ scholarship remarks raise eyebrows online

A video of Laguna Gov. Sol Aragones commenting on scholarships went viral on discussion forums. Filipino Reddit users shared clips of the former newscaster telling...

Cornerstone investors to take bulk of Maynilad Water’s up to P25.3 billion IPO, sources...

MANILA/SINGAPORE — Cornerstone investors will buy more than half of Maynilad Water Services Inc.'s planned initial public offering of up to P25.3 billion ($438 million), two sources said,...

Commuter bus’ risky lane switch on NLEX sparks backlash

A commuter bus on an expressway drew criticism for a lane-switching maneuver that was perceived as dangerous and reckless by other motorists. Automotive publication VISOR...

Archbishop urges ‘pastoral sensitivity’ toward persons with same-sex attraction

Saying that they are “not outsiders” in the Catholic Church, an archbishop has called to accompany persons with same sex attractions with ‘pastoral sensitivity.’ Archbishop...

All eyes on Heart Evangelista’s raised finger in new photoshoot

Actress and fashion icon Heart Evangelista drew attention with a series of photos, one of which showed her appearing to raise her middle finger...

Trump says he will talk to DOJ about Maxwell pardon, says Diddy asked for...

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday left the door open to a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of helping the late financier and convicted...

Who is the new Ombudsman? A look at Remulla’s track record

Former Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla has been appointed as the new Ombudsman, who will serve for a term of seven years. Remulla was...

‘Sunog’: Hair curler review backfires when item explodes in sparks

A hair curler review backfired when the item exploded in sparks. Vanessa Ochea recorded herself styling her hair for her followers and seemed pleased with...

After sentencing, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns to Brooklyn jail he calls ‘inhumane’

Combs' Brooklyn jail has suffered from violence, understaffing Jail has housed Ghislaine Maxwell, Luigi Mangione, Sam Bankman-Fried Combs sentenced to four years in...

Norway forex snub leaves Gretchen Ho asking: ‘How will this influence our future travels?’

Broadcaster Gretchen Ho raised more questions after a family member's experience with a money exchange service in Norway, which she reported to the Philippine ambassador...

Inah de Belen claps back at Pinoys commenting on ‘live-in’ setup with Jake Vargas

Actress Inah de Belen, the eldest daughter of Janice de Belen and John Estrada, responded to comments about her living arrangement with her long-time...