Countdown to World Youth Day Seoul 2027 begins: Here’s what we know so far
One year from now, Catholics from around the world — alongside Pope Leo XIV — will gather for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul,...
Apple Pay is now in the Philippines: What users need to know
Apple Pay is now available in the Philippines, with Visa and Mastercard announcing support for eligible cardholders, while GoTyme Bank confirmed that its debit...
Ariana Grande to step away from public eye, People reports
LONDON — Ariana Grande will step away from the public eye after her current tour ends next month, People magazine reported, citing a representative who said...
Apple Pay PH: Filipinos share iPhone, Apple Watch payments; here are supported banks
Some train commuters shared their experiences paying their fares using Apple Pay, a digital wallet that allows users to make cashless payments through their Apple...
Massive Attack band says Singapore police detained, questioned them after concert
Massive Attack says band was detained by Singapore police over Palestinian flag at concert
Band says hotel rooms were searched and passports temporarily...
Senate briefly pauses VP Sara impeachment trial to honor Alex Eala’s historic WTA title
The Senate briefly paused the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, August 4, to honor Filipina tennis star Alex Eala following...
Catholic educators say Pax Silica project must earn public trust
The country’s largest network of Catholic schools said public concerns over the proposed Pax Silica Project deserve careful attention, urging government leaders to build...
‘Long-lost friend’: German man searches for Pinay pen pal ‘Madelyn’ after 50 years
More than five decades after exchanging handwritten letters to practice English, a German man is hoping to reunite with the Filipina pen pal he...
Tennis: Philippines’ Alex Eala wins first WTA title, Taylor Fritz claims Washington crown
Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level singles title and Taylor Fritz claimed his first trophy of...
‘Parang laro-laro lang’: New aliases in VP Sara’s confidential funds draw outrage online
The latest revelations in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial have sparked a fresh wave of online reactions after more aliases tied to the...
Fake quote card falsely attributed to Alex Eala circulates amid online speculation over green...
A fake quote card falsely attributed to Filipino tennis star Alex Eala is making the rounds on social media, with some users mistaking it...
Church’s social action arm raises concerns over Pax Silica hub
The Catholic Church’s social action and advocacy arm has come out against a U.S.-backed plan to build a large AI and semiconductor hub on...
‘The Philippines is a Spidey country’: Spider-Man characters take over Naga mall
Spider-Man didn’t just swing onto the big screen, he took over a mall in Naga City. SM City Naga transformed into a real-life Spider-Verse as...
South Korean won, Philippine peso strengthen most among muted Asian forex
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar at 0214 GMT. Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
156.520
157.57
+0.67 Sing dlr
1.281
1.2818
+0.08 Taiwan dlr
32.356
32.292
-0.20 Korean won
1428.500
1435.5
+0.49 Baht
33.320
33.40
+0.24 Peso
61.028
61.213
+0.30 Rupiah
17970.000
17990
+0.11 Rupee
95.380
95.38
0.00 Ringgit
4.084
4.083
-0.02 Yuan
6.751
6.7525
+0.02 Change so far...
Rare Mindanao bleeding-heart pigeons spotted in Mount Hamiguitan after years
A pair of Mindanao bleeding-heart pigeons has been documented in the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary in Davao Oriental for the first time in...