Flu precautions shared as cases rise among Filipinos
With more Filipinos reporting symptoms like cough, colds, fever and fatigue, tips on preventing and managing influenza-like illnesses are making rounds online. This comes after...
Bishop renews call to protect IPs: ‘They are also God’s children’
A Catholic bishop has urged the faithful and local authorities to respect and defend the rights of indigenous peoples (IPs), stressing that they, too,...
‘Never out of reach’: Generics Awareness Month spotlights access to affordable, quality healthcare
Generics Awareness Month was celebrated nationwide last September under the theme: “Generics, Kalusugan ng Bawat Pilipino!”
This annual observance highlights the importance of generic medicines...
‘Per household sana’: Manila gov’t to expand care kit distribution beyond select groups
Residents called for equal access or a more inclusive distribution of the "Manila Vital Care Kit" after the city government posted about giving emergency...
Asian currencies subdued; Thai baht, Philippine peso edge lower
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
152.420
152.27
-0.10 Sing dlr
1.298
1.2982
+0.02 Taiwan dlr
30.668
30.696
+0.09 Korean won
1426.500
1424.5
-0.14 Baht
32.568
32.50
-0.21 Peso
58.211
58.122
-0.15 Rupiah
16555.000
16555
0.00 Rupee
88.670
88.67
0.00 Ringgit
4.224
4.225
+0.02 Yuan
7.134
7.1321
-0.03 Change...
Historic Marian image returns to Sta. Cruz Church’s main altar after a century
Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila on Friday led the solemn enthronement of the historic image of Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Manila at the...
Laguna residents back governor’s move to suspend F2F classes amid earthquake threat
Some Laguna residents expressed support for Gov. Sol Aragones’ decision to shift all public and private schools in the province to distance learning for...
From ‘Stardust” to ‘Silakbo’: Cup of Joe, Spotify launch immersive fan experience
What started as a dream became three sold-out concert nights. For Cup of Joe and their fans, affectionately called Joewahs, "Stardust: The Concert" was...
US backs Philippine ally after China warns over vessel clash
US says it stands with Philippines, warns of defense treaty
Philippines says China used water cannon, rammed Filipino vessel
Incident occurred in contested...
CBCP urges faithful to wear white as prayer for renewal, good governance
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has urged the faithful to wear white every Sunday in October and November and display white ribbons...
‘Awiting Wicked: For Good’ contest: Filipino duos picked by Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jon...
Six Filipino creators were personally chosen by "Wicked: For Good" director Jon M. Chu and stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as winners of...
Taylor Swift to debut Eras Tour finale, docuseries on Disney+
Pop superstar Taylor Swift said on Monday she will release a concert film and a six-part documentary series chronicling the final leg of her extremely...
‘Kara, not Kira’: Kara David gets ‘Death Note’ gift after viral birthday wish
Veteran broadcast journalist Kara David amused social media users recently with a playful post featuring a "Death Note" notebook, a gift from her co-faculty...
What’s on the menu: Dave & Buster’s first Manila location serves up ‘eatertainment’ experience
A well-loved American restaurant is bringing a unique blend of food, games, and entertainment with its signature "eatertainment experience" in Manila. Dave and Buster's combines...
Footwear meets culture: Curated kicks and Japanese service inside ABC-Mart Grand Stage’s BGC flagship
Japan’s iconic footwear retail giant ABC-MART has officially stepped into the Philippine market with the grand opening of its first Grand Stage store at...