‘Strong expectations’ for Pope Francis’ visit to Vietnam — bishop

ROME— For a country that has never been visited by a pope, hopes that Pope Francis will visit Vietnam are “far greater,” according to...
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Filipino eToro users face investment dilemma as platform exits Philippines

Online trading platform eToro recently announced it will be closing operations in the Philippines, leaving many Filipino investors uncertain about the future of their...

iPhone seen to remain as top-selling mobile brand in Philippines in 2024

Apple iPhone was seen to remain as the top-selling mobile brand of a financial consumer company in 2024, according to its report. Consumer banking company...
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Indonesia bans sales of Google phones days after blocking Apple’s iPhone 16

JAKARTA — Indonesia said it has banned sales of smartphones made by Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google due to rules requiring the use of locally manufactured...

Silent disease: Adults in 30s at risk of developing fatty liver

Adults in their 30s are at risk of developing metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) due to metabolic changes in the body, according to health...
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Taiwan clears up as remnant of Typhoon Kong-rey brushes Chinese coast

TAIPEI — Taiwan cleared up and offices and financial markets re-opened on Friday after the powerful Typhoon Kong-rey swept through the island causing two...
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China’s navy perform first dual aircraft formation exercise in South China Sea

HONG KONG — China's aircraft carriers Liaoning and Shandong carried out dual aircraft carrier formation exercises for the first time in the South China...

November’s cinematic bests: What’s hitting Philippine cinemas soon

Already run out of movies to watch this month? Here is an early roundup of all the films that will definitely get you excited...
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5 movie chains treat Pinoy horror fans to Halloween film fests

Five cinema chains are treating Pinoy horror fans this Halloween season with various offerings of scream-inducing flicks, from old Hollywood favorites to Asian horror...

‘Cemetiquette’: How to keep cemeteries trash-free this Undas

Several environmental activists and multi-national beauty queens have joined forces to advocate for a litter-free and eco-friendly Undas this year. The EcoWaste Coalition called for...
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Chucky in crop top: Carlos Yulo’s Halloween costume earns attention

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo once again drew eyes for wearing a crop top in his Halloween costume as Chucky, a fictional serial...

Luce: Vatican unveils first anime mascot

In anticipation of the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year, centered on hope, forgiveness, and holy pilgrimages, the Catholic Church has unveiled its first-ever anime mascot. The...
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Cebu police arrest ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Son Goku’ ahead of Halloween

Two content creators dressed as Spider-Man and Son Goku were summoned by the Highway Patrol Group in Central Visayas after going viral on social...

Indonesian rupiah, Singapore dollar dip slightly among flat Asian FX

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 153.480 153.41 -0.05 Sing dlr 1.323 1.3221 -0.07 Korean won 1379.900 1379.8 -0.01 Baht 33.770 33.76 -0.03 Peso 58.240 58.236 -0.01 Rupiah 15705.000 15690 -0.10 Rupee 84.078 84.0775 +0.00 Yuan 7.122 7.115 -0.10 Change so...

Cardinal-designate David calls for a ‘more welcoming Church’

ROME— The success of the just concluded Synod on Synodality hinges on the Church becoming more welcoming, even to non-Catholics, Cardinal-designate Pablo Virgilio David...