Enrile family calls for respect for late patriarch amid Cayetano’s ‘close’ and ‘uncle’ remarks
The family of the late senator Juan Ponce Enrile (JPE) urged those invoking his name to do so out of "genuine respect" after Senate...
Japan considers missile exports to the Philippines, NHK reports
TOKYO — Japan's defense ministry is considering exports of surface-to-ship missiles to the Philippines, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported on Friday, as Tokyo adopts a more assertive...
Crunchyroll adds BamBam, TEN, Young Miko, Ethan Bortnick to 2026 Anime Awards lineup
Anime’s biggest annual awards show is bringing more music stars to Tokyo, Japan, this month. Crunchyroll announced Friday, May 15, that K-pop artists BamBam and...
Media must serve truth, dignity — Manila cardinal
Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila urged journalists and media practitioners to use technology in promoting truth, human dignity and hope ahead of World Day...
‘Worth throwing away years of friendship?’: Erwan Heussaff weighs in on political differences
Food content creator Erwan Heussaff shared his thoughts on political beliefs and friendships amid online discussions surrounding the topic. The FEATR founder on Thursday, May...
‘We are thirsty for justice’: Philippine families demand Dela Rosa face drug war charges
MANILA — As tension and gunfire erupted inside the Philippine Senate, where Senator Ronald dela Rosa had taken refuge to evade arrest and later escaped, Llore...
#CayetanoResign: Calls for Cayetano’s resignation emerge amid Senate chaos
Calls for Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano's resignation were made following the shooting incident at the Upper Chamber which placed people's lives at risk. The...
Philippines warns of serious power cuts as heat, outages strain grids
SINGAPORE — The Philippines on Thursday warned of power cuts of up to seven hours across its two main grids as searing heat and power plant...
‘Nasaan ang influencers, vloggers?’: Spotlight turns to journalists in Senate shooting coverage
Filipinos highlighted the importance of journalists amid the Senate shooting that occurred on Wednesday evening, May 13. Several reporters and cameramen risked their lives when...
Dela Rosa wanted by ICC no longer at Senate, Cayetano says
MANILA — The Philippine Senate President said on Thursday that the lawmaker wanted by the International Court, Ronald dela Rosa, was no longer in the Senate...
Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment
Senate court to convene Monday, trial to follow
Impeachment follows bitter fallout between Marcos and Duterte
Trial will showcase battle between powerful political...
Bela Padilla speaks out amid backlash over Robin Padilla’s ‘Blood vs Duty’ casting
Actress Bela Padilla has addressed public discussion surrounding the casting of her uncle, Sen. Robin Padilla, in the series "Blood vs Duty," amid online...
Bullet-riddled window in Senate shooting aftermath sparks ‘multiple glass casualties’ buzz online
An image of a window filled with bullet holes in the aftermath of the Senate shooting drew attention online, with many Filipinos raising doubts...
At Cannes, Jane Schoenbrun reshapes slasher genre in ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp...
CANNES, France — U.S. filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun's new horror film, "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma", was borne of a desire to remake a genre beloved by...
Philippines seeking confirmation Dela Rosa wanted by ICC has fled, official says
MANILA — Philippine authorities are seeking confirmation of reports that a top politician wanted by the International Criminal Court was no longer inside the Senate premises...