Ryan Gosling, Halle Berry and more pitch Amazon’s deep dive into movies
Amazon promises 15 movies in cinemas a year
Ben Affleck, Chris Hemsworth among star-studded lineup
No hints on new James Bond LAS VEGAS — Ryan Gosling,...
Vico Sotto shares Sarah Discaya’s alleged use of British passport
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto claimed that his rival in the 2025 mayoral elections reportedly used a British passport this year, despite seeking public...
Asian currencies meander, Malaysia’s ringgit firms
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar, as of 0205 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
143.220
142.98
-0.17 Sing dlr
1.316
1.3152
-0.03 Taiwan...
Ipil diocese gets new bishop, ending nearly 2-year vacancy
Pope Francis on Monday appointed Monsignor Glenn Corsiga as the new bishop of the Diocese of Ipil in southern Philippines. The Vatican made the announcement...
Capri aims to revive Michael Kors with lower prices, Amazon e-commerce sales
Capri Holdings CPRI.N may have to let go of its image as a luxury fashion house and bank on mid-tier pricing as well as a partnership...
‘The queen has spoken’: Gloria Diaz’s remark on Phillip Salvador as a father takes...
Former Miss Universe titleholder Gloria Diaz drew attention online after commenting on a clip featuring actor and senatorial aspirant, Phillip Salvador. A video of the actor expressing...
Two members of K-pop group Blackpink go solo at Coachella festival
INDIO, California — Lisa and Jennie of the Korean pop music group Blackpink performed for the first time as solo artists in front of massive crowds at the...
Katy Perry launches into space with all-female crew on Blue Origin rocket
Six-person crew return to Earth after 11-minute spaceflight
First all-female space crew in more than 60 years
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin hopes to...
New decree clarifies discipline on Mass intentions, collective offerings
VATICAN— In a decree approved by Pope Francis on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, the Dicastery for the Clergy has promulgated revised norms governing...
‘Sa wakas’: Google Maps’ recognition of West Philippine Sea label draws praise
(Updated: April 16, 9:38 a.m.) "Sa wakas." This was the sentiment shared by many Filipinos online after learning that Google Maps displays the label, West...
Vietnam says 2025 rice exports to Philippines seen rising 4.8% to 4.35 million tons
HANOI — Vietnam's rice exports to the Philippines are forecast to rise 4.8% this year to 4.35 million metric tons, its Ministry of Industry and Trade said on...
Philippines, preparing for U.S talks, says less vulnerable to trade shocks
MANILA — A Philippine delegation will travel to the United States next month to discuss threatened tariffs on Filipino exports, while a minister said the country's...
Visita Iglesia: Churches Pinoys can visit in Metro Manila this Holy Week
Visita Iglesia is a cherished Holy Week tradition among Filipino Catholics, where the faithful visit seven churches as a form of pilgrimage.
The practice is...
Catholic schools to gov’t: Protect rights of residents in disputed Palawan islet
The nation’s largest association of Catholic schools is urging the government to protect the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities facing eviction in...
Classical music at Coachella? LA Philharmonic makes desert debut
INDIO, California — The Los Angeles Philharmonic led the charge into their first Coachella performance on Saturday with the "Ride of the Valkyries," helmed by Venezuelan...