North Korea’s new ‘tactical’ weapon test highlights military modernization
SEOUL — North Korea's claim last week that it had tested an unidentified "ultramodern tactical weapon" highlighted its desire to upgrade its conventional arms...
Inflation and then some: Theories on UAAP Cheerdance Competition cash prize cuts
(Updated, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m.) What makes cheerleading squads of the country's biggest universities work so hard choreographing and rehearsing routines all year...
Maymay Entrata officially a model for Arab Fashion Week
Filipinos congratulated Kapamilya actress Maymay Entrata after it was announced that she would be a model for the Arab Fashion Week, considered the main international...
Philippines says nine suspended mines can resume if conditions met
MANILA — The Philippines' environment ministry said nine suspended mines will be allowed to resume operations if they rectify previous violations of environmental regulations, a move...
Why Coco Martin apologized to PNP over fictional ‘Ang Probinsyano’ TV series
Kapamilya actor Coco Martin had apologized to the Philippine National Police after it claimed that the current story of “Ang Probinsyano” was offensive and...
In digital age, Filipinos still read books and a majority pick up the Bible
It's already the digital age but that does not seem to discourage Filipinos from getting their reading fix from books. A survey by the National Book...
Actor Pepe Herrera’s ‘workout’ involves cleaning up trash
Social media users lauded actor Pepe Herrera's initiative to fully commit himself in cleaning up beach shorelines by picking up litter and encouraging locals...
How Imelda Marcos justified ‘unjustifiable’ absence in past promulgation
Critics of former first lady and Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos continue to call for her arrest even after the Sandiganbayan allowed her to...
Harden, Rockets rout Curry-less Warriors
James Harden scored 12 of his team-high 27 points in the third quarter, and the Houston Rockets rode a balanced offensive attack to a...
Malaysia’s Mahathir, 93, praised for commitment to ASEAN meetings
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 93, has been praised by some Filipinos for declaring his commitment to attending important meetings at the Association of...
Gabriela denounces pickup artists for stalking women
Gabriela Women’s Party denounced Pickup Artists Academy following recent testimonies from women online accusing the academy's members of stalking them in public places. https://www.facebook.com/gnetprofessionals/posts/2225888967650596?__tn__=C-R The PUA’s...
Crews search for California fire victims as list of missing grows
PARADISE, California — The search for victims of a catastrophic blaze that reduced a northern California town to ashes intensified on Thursday as authorities posted an...
Filipina chef Margarita Forés granted knighthood by Italy
Filipina culinary chef and restaurateur Margarita Forés was knighted by the Italian government when she was conferred the Order of the Star of Italy for...
Philippine central bank hikes rate another 25 basis points in inflation battle
MANILA — The Philippine central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) on Thursday, its fifth hike this year, saying further...
Looking into PNP’s misrepresentation allegations against ‘Ang Probinsyano’
Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde’s complaint against the portrayal of the police force in ABS-CBN’s long-running “Ang Probinsyano” was questioned by many due...