‘Aquaman’ and ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ dominate December box office
Long-awaited superhero flicks "Aquaman" and "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" won the hearts of the moviegoers in December 2018, as revealed by their startling performance...
Merry or misery? Shoppers urged to avoid Christmas gifts linked to slavery
LONDON, Dec 20—Christmas holidaymakers have been warned by officials and campaigners not to inadvertently fund slavery with their gift lists as awareness grows over...
Third Canadian detained in China amid Huawei dispute
OTTAWA — A third Canadian has been detained in China following the arrest of a Chinese technology executive in Vancouver, a Canadian government official...
Late U.S. president George H.W Bush sponsored Filipino child for years
A nonprofit organization in the United States has revealed that the late former U.S president George H.W Bush sponsored a Filipino child for several...
Asian business confidence wallows near 3-year low on trade worries
SINGAPORE — A very cautious optimism remains among Asian companies in the fourth quarter as they wait to see whether there will be any...
‘Philippines’ crossed out in Aussie newspaper’s Catriona Gray headline
Some media outlets in Australia shared the credit with the Philippines on the win of Miss Universe Catriona Gray. Hit, an Australia-based radio network published...
Catriona Gray cried in pain while practicing ‘lava walk’ due to scoliosis
One of Catriona Gray's mentors during her Miss Universe training revealed that the beauty queen struggled when she had to execute her signature "lava...
NBA great Lamar Odom will have a stint with Philippines’ Mighty Sports
The Philippines' basketball fans are buzzing with excitement after former NBA star Lamar Odom announced that he would be returning to the court to...
Chaos on French highways as “yellow vests” torch toll booths
PARIS—French "yellow vest" protesters occupied highway toll booths, setting a number on fire and causing transport chaos in parts of the country just days...
U.S. Treasury’s Mnuchin says expects January trade talks with China — Bloomberg
WASHINGTON — The United States and China are planning to hold meetings in January to "document an agreement" on trade, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told...
Pro-Duterte page wrongly credits Pia and Catriona’s Miss Universe win to president
A pro-Duterte page on Facebook is thanking President Duterte for the two times that the Philippines won in the prestigious Miss Universe pageant even...
Philippines to keep moratorium on new mining projects
MANILA — The Philippines' Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC), a government panel overseeing the operations of the country's 41 mines, has deferred a recommendation to...
Why Variety magazine gave recognition to Anne Curtis as rising star in Asia
Actress-model Anne Curtis-Smith has been recognized by Variety magazine and the International Film Festival and Awards or IFFA as one of Asia’s rising stars She was...
Despite Duterte admitting he was a bully, Panelo doesn’t know who Cardinal Tagle is...
Malacañang denied that it was President Rodrigo Duterte being alluded to during a sermon about bullies by Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, even...
As DOTr starts crackdown, Angkas turns to court of public opinion for support
Motorcycle ride-hailing app Angkas is turning to the public to get support after a loss in the Supreme Court and an order from the...