Kobe Paras slams barring of Thirdy Ravena from UAAP awards race
(Updated Oct. 22, 2018, 11:10 a.m.) The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons' new acquisition Kobe Paras criticized the reported disqualification of Ateneo Blue...
Jeffree Star to visit the Philippines next year
American makeup artist Jeffree Star announced on Twitter that he will come to visit the Philippines next year to expand his eponymous cosmetics company. Star...
Video of Benigno Aquino III falling off boat is actually mayor from India
Fact-checkers have debunked a video circulating on Facebook which supposedly shows former president Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III and members of his cabinet falling into...
Vico Sotto seeks to end mayoral rule of Eusebios in Pasig
Pasig City Councilor Vico Sotto, a member of the Sotto showbiz family that later branched out into politics, seeks to challenge the decades-long political...
Buzz, quibbles about Quiboloy making rounds online
Photos and videos of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, a controversial Filipino evangelist, circulated on social media recently amid another legal case against him in Hawaii. The...
Jim Paredes calls out fake Tulfo over fake Boracay photo
Musician Jim Paredes slammed a dubious Facebook page for misusing a beach photo after it claimed that it was taken on Boracay to laud...
Pope gets invite to North Korea, indicates will consider it
VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis on Thursday received an invitation to visit North Korea and the pontiff indicated he would consider making what would be a...
Only one LTFRB official tried to block the jeepney fare hike
The approval of the P2 minimum jeepney fare hike has been opposed by even by some in the government. Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board...
Olivia Colman adds royal touch with “The Favourite” at London Film Festival
LONDON — The London Film Festival got its one of its starriest red carpets on Thursday when actresses Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz and Olivia Colman premiered...
‘Employability’ a major concern as age of automation, AI draws nearer
Those who received low-level education are at the greatest risk of losing their chances at employment as automation and artificial intelligence continue to shape...
Sebastian ‘Baste’ Duterte’s change of heart about politics
Presidential son Sebastian “Baste” Duterte filed his certificate of candidacy for vice mayor of Davao city at the last minute after previously saying he...
NBA roundup: DeRozan leads Spurs past Butler, Wolves
DeMar DeRozan scored a game-high 28 points in his San Antonio debut, and four of his teammates scored in double figures as the host...
Beating China’s, Pasig River cleanup gets international recognition
Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission won an international award on October 16 for its efforts to bring Manila’s main waterway back to life. This came a...
Turkey yet to share Khashoggi audio, video evidence with U.S. -sources
WASHINGTON — Turkey has not shared with the U.S. government or key European allies graphic audio or video evidence it allegedly collected on U.S.-based Saudi journalist...
Aged 94, Juan Ponce Enrile may break a world record if elected in 2019
Former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile would likely hold the record for being the oldest living politician in the world if he wins in...