LeBron James enters Barbie’s world with new doll
Watch out, Ken. LeBron James is moving into the Barbie universe as Mattel prepares to launch a new doll in the likeness of the...
‘Registered Magandang Tanod’: MedTech board passer surprised at candidate-like tarp
Running for "konsehal?" A social media user was surprised by a congratulatory tarpaulin her family made for her after passing the 2025 Medical Technology Licensure...
Italy fines tour operators almost 20 million euros over Colosseum tickets hoarding
ROME — Italy's antitrust authority has fined a ticketing company and six tour operators nearly 20 million euros ($21.7 million) for ticket hoarding practices limiting access...
BSP governor says rate cuts will not happen at every meeting
MANILA — The Philippine central bank governor said on Friday rate cuts between monetary policy meetings are unlikely and easing will not happen at every...
‘Sana all’: Christophe Bariou’s messages to Nadine Lustre during ABS-CBN Ball spark kilig buzz
Social media users were giddy with "kilig" when actress Nadine Lustre posted messages she received from her boyfriend while walking at the ABS-CBN Ball...
US tariffs on Philippines could affect weapons deal, ambassador says
Manila faced 17% levies under Trump's reciprocal tariffs
It still faces 10% levy over next three months
U.S. approved F-16 sale worth $5.8...
BSP cuts policy rate, signals more cuts
Central bank resumes easing cycle
Governor Remolona cites challenging external environment
Further rate cuts expected in 'baby steps' throughout 2025 MANILA — The Philippine central bank...
Cafe in Angono addresses ‘discriminatory’ claims on job post about pregnant staff
A coffee shop in Angono, Rizal, denied claims that it refuses to hire pregnant people. La Brewha Cafe, on Thursday, April 10, addressed accusations of...
Viola Davis makes younger self proud as US president in ‘G20’
LOS ANGELES — For Viola Davis, seeing her first images of a "badass Black woman on television" when she was growing up became an inspiration for her role...
ASEAN bloc seeks dialogue with US on tariffs but won’t retaliate
KUALA LUMPUR — Southeast Asian countries are pressing for dialogue with the United States on trade tariffs and will not impose retaliatory measures, economic ministers of...
Caught on cam: Speeding pick-up crashes into barrier on Marcos Highway
A speeding pick-up struck some concrete barriers while traversing an area of Marcos Highway, also known as Marikina-Infanta Highway, ahead of the LRT-2 Santolan...
92-year old prelate publishes book on Tuguegarao archdiocese history
Retired Archbishop Diosdado Talamayan has been toying on the idea of writing about Tuguegarao Archdiocese since early 2011. The result of his long-awaited effort, titled...
Philippines keen to explore US trade negotiations, minister says
MANILA — The Philippines has reached out to the U.S. Trade Representative to explore potential trade negotiations, with the best outcome being a free-trade agreement, the...
China censors some tariff-related content on social media
HONG KONG— China began censoring some tariff-related content on social media on Wednesday after U.S. "reciprocal" tariffs on dozens of countries took effect, including massive 104% duties...
Carabao and off-road rides: R’Bonney Gabriel’s Mt. Pinatubo adventure documented
"The journey vs. the destination." Filipino-American Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel shared a video comparing her adventurous journey to Mount Pinatubo with her peaceful destination. The...