KZ Tandingan bests idol Jessie J in her debut in China singing contest
KZ’s riveting version of Adele’s 'Rolling in the Deep' was a hit with the studio audience, who elected her to the top spot.
Central bank likely to raise policy rates in March
There is little room for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep interest rates steady as inflation is expected to overshoot its four percent target, with analysts pricing in a rate hike by March.
Netizens pick Mati as next tourist destination
More than two million netizens, who responded to a crowdsourcing campaign initiated by the country’s leading airline, chose the capital City of Mati in Davao Oriental as one of the top preferred destinations they want Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) to fly next.
As Duterte extends deployment ban on Kuwait, airlines ready special flights to bring home...
President Rodrigo Duterte ordered at the weekend the extension of the deployment ban on overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Kuwait, and leading carriers Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific announced plans to mount special flights to help bring home OFWs wishing to return after suffering abuse.
Kim Jong Un invites South Korean president for summit: South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un invited South Korean President Moon Jae-in for talks in Pyongyang, South Korean officials said on Saturday, setting the stage for the first meeting of Korean leaders in more than 10 years.
Malacañang confirms Duterte order to temporarily stop putting up new casinos
Malacañang has confirmed President Rodrigo R. Duterte's moratorium on new casinos, a day after Reuters reported that the country’s gaming regulator stopped processing applications for gaming licenses.
Govt forces kill 3 ‘Maute-ISIS remnants’ in Lanao del Norte – Army
Police and military personnel killed three gunmen, described as “remnants” of the Maute-ISIS group involved in last year’s battle for Marawi City, in a gun battle in Lanao del Norte province Saturday morning, February 10.
Sharon-Gabby McDonald’s commercial earns 3 million views in 24 hours
Sharon said the commercial has resulted in a 'renewed friendship' with her ex-husband Gabby.
Justice Department exec quits over Trump’s attacks on law enforcement
The U.S. Justice Department’s third-ranking official, Rachel Brand, will resign and take a senior job at Walmart Inc., with sources familiar with her decision saying on Friday that she had grown increasingly uncomfortable with President Donald Trump’s attacks on her department and the FBI.
Bank alarm alerts cops, foils heist
The quick response of police to an alarm foiled an attempt to rob a commercial bank’s branch at Philcoa in Diliman, Quezon City early Saturday morning.
Left protests Chinese militarization in West PH Sea
Leftist groups, led by the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, protested China’s militarization of the West Philippine Sea with a picket at the Chinese consulate in Makati Wednesday.
At The Pen: Champagne, red roses, and other classy Valentine touches
Savor a well-curated dinner by the hotel's seasoned chefs and enjoy a romantic staycation with irresistible perks.
ASEAN lawmakers slam raps vs Bayan Muna’s Zarate, et al over anti-Trump rally
Southeast Asian lawmakers involved in human rights issues voiced concern over the charges filed by police against Bayan Muna Representative Carlos Isagani Zarate and other activist leaders for allegedly instigating protesters to attack authorities at a rally against a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump blocks Democrat rebuttal to anti-FBI Republican memo
President Donald Trump on Friday blocked the release of a classified memo written by congressional Democrats to rebut a Republican document that he allowed to be made public last week that claimed FBI and Justice Department bias against him in the federal probe of Russia and the 2016 U.S. election.
Iconic ‘class photo’ kicks off Marvel Studios’ 10th anniversary celebration
Over 80 actors and filmmakers all came together to memorialize the last 10 years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.














