Viral: Visitor hands out bread to patients in Cebu hospital
In a heartwarming moment, a visitor distributed bread to hospital patients in the Philippines. Erica Mae Igot handed out loaves to people receiving treatment inside a...
Indonesian rupiah, Philippine peso fall most among tepid Asian FX
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0202 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
147.740
147.86
+0.08 Sing dlr
1.285
1.2843
-0.04 Taiwan dlr
30.075
30.056
-0.06 Korean won
1389.700
1388.1
-0.12 Baht
32.523
32.48
-0.13 Peso
57.076
56.961
-0.20 Rupiah
16200.000
16155
-0.28 Rupee
87.350
87.35
+0.00 Ringgit
4.224
4.22
-0.09 Yuan
7.187
7.1854
-0.02 Change...
How a watchdog battles disinformation in the West Philippine Sea
Disinformation has become a powerful weapon in the fight over the West Philippine Sea.
Watchdog Center for Information Resilience and Integrity Studies (CIRIS), led by Michel...
Senior hit crossing Manila street sparks call for safer driving
Calls for motorists to be more careful on the road were raised following reports that a senior citizen was hit by a motorcycle rider...
Nadia Montenegro’s exit prompts questions on her credentials in Padilla’s office
Questions about actress Nadia Montenegro's qualifications as a staff for Sen. Robin Padilla, an actor-turned-politician, were raised following the discovery of her salary grade. On...
Alden Richards’ 2023 interview revisited after Maine Mendoza admits past feelings
Kapuso heartthrob Alden Richards’ words from a 2023 interview resurfaced after Maine Mendoza, his former onscreen partner, revealed that she once fell in love...
Here are 50 notable remarks by Pope Leo XIV during his first 100 days
Pope Leo XIV has made numerous memorable remarks during the first 100 days of his pontificate (May 8 to Aug. 16). Below are some...
Luxury SUV called out for using wang-wang, dubbed ‘road bully’
"Nahiya naman kami!"
A senator called out a luxury sports utility vehicle (SUV) for using a siren, or “wang-wang,” and for being a “bully” on...
Postwar Japan at 80: 10 factors that changed the nation forever
This year marks 80 years since Japan’s catastrophic defeat in the Asia-Pacific War. In 1945, the country lay in ruins. Millions had died in...
‘Kudos to you’: Bela Padilla earns praise after voicing tax concern to Bureau of...
Actress Bela Padilla earned praise from Filipinos for raising a concern to the Bureau of Customs (BOC) over hefty import fees. The showbiz personality shared...
Israelis stage nationwide protests to demand end to Gaza war and release of hostages
Demonstrators carry photos of hostages and block roads
Netanyahu says that calls for end to war harden Hamas' position
Israeli police say 38...
Misamis Occidental church reopens after closure over desecration incident
A 19th-century Catholic parish church in the southern province of Misamis Occidental reopened for worship Saturday, 11 days after it was temporarily closed due...
‘Heal and inspire’: How a teen author supports young cancer patients
A new children’s book supporting young cancer patients, written by a teen author, was launched on Wednesday, August 13, at Book Nook in SM...
Korean resto in Baguio calls for respect as it catches diner secretly bagging raw...
A Korean buffet restaurant called on diners to show respect after staff caught a customer secretly taking raw meat from the establishment.
K Flavors Buffet...
Fast food chain to review the winner’s list on raffle promo
A Filipino fast food chain has taken action to review the list of raffle draw winners after online users noticed the names of the...