Factbox: Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to politicians, business titans and other figures
The U.S. Justice Department's release of millions of internal documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has revealed the late financier and sex offender's ties to many prominent...
Why The Bloomfields’ 2007 OPM hit ‘Ale’ is dominating TikTok nearly 20 years later
A Cubao Expo fit-check video by TikTok creator Eliza Salcedo (@elizabelle) sparked a dance trend that brought The Bloomfields’ 2007 single “Ale” back into the...
Bishop urges social action workers to hold fast to truth despite rejection
A Catholic bishop on Wednesday urged the Church’s social action workers to stand firmly for truth despite rejection, saying fidelity often brings resistance rather...
Cristine Reyes’ old birthday post amid Barbie Hsu’s passing goes viral again
An old Facebook post by actress Cristine Reyes on Barbie Hsu's death on her 36th birthday resurfaced on social media. On February 5, 2025, Cristine...
Caught on cam: Motorcycle collides with 2 vehicles in Valenzuela after unsafe maneuver
A motorcycle rider in Valenzuela City crashed into two four-wheeled vehicles before fleeing the scene without taking responsibility. Automotive publication VISOR posted dashcam footage of the incident,...
Bishop: Diversity in charism, unity in mission
A Catholic bishop on Monday urged religious congregations to value every religious charism equally, saying no community or mission is greater than those of...
Viral horse-dragging video in Misamis Oriental draws condemnation
A representative from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) called out the owner of a horse spotted being dragged behind a...
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show is part of long play drawn up by NFL...
Donald Trump, it is fair to assume, will be switching channels during this year’s Super Bowl halftime show. The U.S. president has already said that...
PAWS invites public to go on Valentine’s ‘dates’ with shelter cats and dogs
An animal welfare organization is opening its doors for people to "date" shelter cats and dogs this Love Month as a fundraising initiative. The Philippine...
Philippine peso gains most among subdued Asian FX
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar at 0207 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
156.930
156.85
-0.05 Sing dlr
1.274
1.2721
-0.11 Taiwan dlr
31.615
31.577
-0.12 Korean...
‘As it should’: Barangay letterhead without officials’ names gains attention
A new letterhead of a barangay in Metro Manila was lauded for removing the names of local officials as part of its efforts to...
This is the pope’s prayer intention for the month of February
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of February is for children with incurable diseases. In a video to be released on February 5,...
‘Harry Potter’ villain Draco Malfoy emerges as unlikely Lunar New Year symbol
HONG KONG — Draco Malfoy, the villainous student who was Harry Potter's rival in the fantasy book series, has become an unlikely Chinese Lunar New Year...
Chicken brand asked about viral ‘Zero Like Challenge’ amid unrelated posts
A fried chicken business was asked about the outcome of its online gimmick after it posted content unrelated to its viral “Zero Like Challenge.”
The...
Philippine inflation quickens to 11-month high in January
MANILA — Philippine annual inflation accelerated to 2.0% in January, the fastest pace in 11 months, driven mainly by higher costs for utilities and housing rentals...