Boxing-Matthysse hangs up gloves after loss to Pacquiao
BUENOS AIRES — Argentine boxer Lucas Matthysse announced his retirement from the ring on Thursday, almost three weeks after losing his WBA welterweight title...
The questions we can ask about Palace’s removal of Deputy Ombudsman Carandang
A Malacañang order to remove Overall Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Carandang from his post was met with condemnation by administration's critics and those in the...
The 10-year-old Filipino ‘Superman’ who beat Michael Phelps’ record
Aptly-named ten-year old swimmer Clark Kent Apuada is making headlines everywhere in the sporting world after breaking a record once held by the legendary...
Michelle Dy copied Jeffree Star’s ‘Approved’ slogan, but is it trademarked?
A popular Filipino beauty blogger earned the ire of a popular American makeup artist and vlogger for using an allegedly trademarked phrase and format in a YouTube video series.
Southeast Asia seeks Russia cybersecurity pact, S.China Sea code of conduct
SINGAPORE/MANILA- Southeast Asian nations hope to strike a cybersecurity agreement soon with Russia, which the United States has accused of election meddling, after a...
China says free trade talks with Norway should be accelerated
BEIJING — Free trade talks between China and Norway should be sped up, the Chinese government's top diplomat told his Norwegian counterpart, as the...
‘King James’ gives back to his people with school for the poor
Basketball superstar LeBron "The King" James has given back to his people by opening a school for disadvantaged children of his hometown of Akron,...
Lea Salonga’s newest fangirl: Bearded lady from ‘Greatest Showman’
International singer Lea Salonga has received a shout-out from another musical star, Keala Settle, the actress who played The Bearded Lady in "The Greatest Showman."
Police’s latest plan to get rid of criminals on motorcycles involves stickers
The police's implementation of the 'Clean rider' sticker program has been generally-well received by motorcycle riders in the country. The new program is the next...
DOTr blames 2012 project over viral photo of PNR public toilet
A photo of a restroom at a Philippine National Railways station that shows three toilet bowls in one room without dividers went around social...
Asian shares rise on trade war relief as investors await data
SHANGHAI - Asian shares rose on Wednesday, following gains on Wall Street, as a report of attempts to renew talks between the United States...
Scientists predict major increase in heatwave deaths as world warms
NEW YORK — The death toll from heatwaves could rise by up to 2,000 percent in some parts of the world by 2080, according...
Tickets to Unique Salonga’s first concert go on sale but some fans are not...
Unique Salonga, the former vocalist of beloved indie act IV of Spades, is being criticized by some fans for the pricey tickets to his...
How different (or similar) ‘Victor Magtanggol’ is to Marvel’s ‘Thor’
Primetime superhero drama series "Victor Magtanggol" has premiered on GMA but it has been criticized for having many similarities with popular Marvel flick "Thor." The...
DOTr reminds Filipinos to do the ‘Kiki Challenge’ responsibly
The Department of Transportation has issued a warning against Filipinos joining the viral street dance challenge for the obvious risks it poses to their...