Philippine annual inflation at 7.2% in April, highest in three years
MANILA (Updated 1:04 p.m.) — Philippine annual inflation accelerated to a three-year high in April, as a surge in fuel prices triggered by the Middle...
What alternatives do Gulf states have to the Strait of Hormuz?
Two months into the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz is still mostly shut. Vessel traffic is running at a fraction of pre-war...
Priest backs out of bishop role ahead of May ordination
A Catholic priest appointed to become bishop of Tagbilaran has announced he will not take up the post, citing personal limitations and discernment. Fr. Gerardo...
‘Sakura Vows’: Ragnarok Origin Classic update focuses on social gameplay over stat boosts
A new update to Ragnarok Origin Classic is putting social gameplay ahead of traditional monetization features, as its developers introduce a marriage system that...
Stars arrive for Met Gala as protesters target Jeff Bezos
NEW YORK — Celebrities including singers Sam Smith and Doja Cat and actress Nicole Kidman made their entrances Monday at the Met Gala, the fashion world's...
Legazpi diocese launches urgent aid drive as Mayon unrest displaces thousands
LEGAZPI City— The Catholic diocese in Albay province launched an urgent relief appeal Monday after Mayon Volcano’s eruption displaced thousands of families and blanketed...
AI surprise: Son brings mom’s old photos to life for her 60th birthday
A son used artificial intelligence (AI) to turn his mother's old photos into a film as a gift for her 60th birthday. An online user...
Sweet Dreams: Seoul holds ‘Power Nap Contest’ in sleep-deprived South Korea
SEOUL — Under hazy spring sunshine on Saturday, hundreds of young Seoulites turned up at a park by the Han River at the invitation of the...
No passport, no problem: Local escapes for a summer break
As the summer travel season heats up, more Filipinos are choosing to explore destinations closer to home, with staycations and domestic trips continuing to...
Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Eastern Samar
An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck the Samar region of the Philippines on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
The quake was at a...
This is Pope Leo’s prayer intention for the month of May
VATICAN— Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of May is that everyone might have food. In a video released on X, the Holy...
From streets to shelter: ‘CoMEOWnity’ launched for stray cats
Araneta City has launched “CoMEOWnity,” a citywide initiative aimed at protecting and caring for stray cats, expanding its Pet Pals program to promote animal...
Hits don’t lie: Shakira concert draws 2 million fans in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO — Some 2 million people packed Copacabana Beach on Saturday for a free concert by Shakira, Rio de Janeiro city officials said early...
What to watch in May 2026: New series, films and streaming titles set for...
May 2026 brings a packed slate of entertainment across streaming platforms and cinemas, with returning franchises, new adaptations and original films spanning action, romance,...
China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea
BEIJING — China accused the Philippines of landing personnel on a disputed reef in the South China Sea on Sunday as Manila said it would dispatch...