Philippines, U.S. hold joint maritime drills in South China Sea
MANILA — Coast Guard vessels of the Philippines and the United States have taken part for the first time in joint maritime exercises with naval and...
The rebrand that went full circle: HBO Max to new HBO Max
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) recently announced the streaming app Max will revert to the name HBO Max this summer. The move comes only two...
Kanye West concert in South Korea cancelled over ‘controversies’
SEOUL — South Korean e-commerce company Coupang CPNG.N has cancelled a Kanye West concert scheduled for late May "due to recent controversies involving the artist", the company and...
‘Chill’: What Sofia Andres said about personal assistant job post
Kapamilya actress Sofia Andres responded to comments about her post regarding the hiring of a personal assistant (PA) with specific requirements The showbiz personality posted...
The Juans drops MV for song on ‘situationship’ featuring Miles Ocampo, Elijah Canlas
(Updated May 21; 10 a.m.) Filipino pop-rock band The Juans released a single asking the ultimate situationship question: "Ano Ba Talaga Tayo?" on April 25. The...
Marikina shrine is nation’s first minor basilica under Pope Leo XIV
The Vatican has approved the elevation of a diocesan shrine in Marikina City to the status of a minor basilica—the first in the Philippines...
Creative store names go viral amid talks on ‘overpriced’ local brands with Filipino words
A wave of witty store names made the rounds on social media following a discourse on local brand pricing and naming trends on X...
Philippines posts $2.6 billion balance of payments deficit in April
MANILA — The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) position was a deficit of $2.6 billion in April after a deficit of $2 billion in March, the central bank said on...
Vice Ganda steals spotlight at Day 1 of Lady Gaga’s ‘Mayhem’ concert in Singapore
Actor-host Vice Ganda captivated the audience during the opening night of Lady Gaga's concert in Singapore on Sunday, May 18.
She wore a striking, Abracadabra-inspired...
‘How sweet’: Sharon Cuneta, Kiko Pangilinan surprises Kakie by bringing Yaya Irish to grad
"Megastar" Sharon Cuneta shared that their family invited Kakie Pangilinan's nanny to her college graduation, a gesture many described as "sweet." The showbiz personality on...
UK police charge rapper HoodyBaby with assault in case involving US singer Chris Brown
LONDON — British police charged a second American musician on Saturday in connection with an alleged assault in London in 2023, a day after singer Chris...
Joe Biden has advanced prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9. What does...
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has already spread to his bones. A statement Biden’s...
BSP says there is no sign FX is part of U.S. trade talks
MANILA — The Philippine central bank said there is no indication that its management of the peso's exchange rate is part of trade negotiations with the...
How Ice Seguerra responded to ‘pregnancy’ rumors
Transman singer Ice Seguerra debunked rumors claiming he was "pregnant" in a Facebook post on May 14. The artist shared a collage featuring a sonogram...
Cardinal to Couples for Christ: ‘Be a light to nations’
ROME— A cardinal urged the Couples for Christ to embrace a broader mission by bringing the light of Christ to “wounded” and “forgotten” communities...