Florida launches criminal probe into OpenAI and ChatGPT over deadly shooting

WASHINGTON — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said on Tuesday the state was launching a criminal probe into OpenAI and its artificial intelligence app ChatGPT over...

‘Pwede na lumabag sa batas?’: Courier driver’s exchange with customer goes viral

A reported conversation between a courier driver and a customer who showed disregard for delivery guidelines sparked buzz on social media. Automotive publication VISOR on...

Apple chief executive Tim Cook resigns after 15 years. What’s next for the tech...

Today, Apple announced the tech company’s longtime chief executive Tim Cook will step down and transition to the role of executive chairman of Apple’s...

QC children fold 2,000 paper cranes in global plea for peace

As tensions in the Middle East remain high, children in a Metro Manila parish are quietly advancing a global plea for peace, folding paper...

BINI sneaker campaign puts Pinoy street culture in focus

Filipinos praised a business for highlighting Pinoy culture through images of P-pop girl group BINI in sari-sari stores and on the streets. A Reddit user...

Actor Rebel Wilson faces defamation case in Australian court over social media posts

SYDNEY — Australian actor Rebel Wilson appeared in a Sydney court on Monday at the start of a defamation case brought by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead...

‘Absolute gem’: Pinoy grandma abroad wins hearts with simple pandesal gesture

A story about an elderly Filipina overseas who gave pandesal, a Filipino bread roll, to a non-Filipino touched the hearts of online users. A user...

From ‘Name Withheld’ confusion to topnotcher: PLE passer shares journey to becoming a doctor

After being briefly listed as “Name Withheld,” March 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination (PLE) topnotcher Erwin Ken Parchaso has opened up about his long journey...
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Most Asian currencies down, Philippine peso declines most

The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 158.970 158.79 -0.11 Sing dlr 1.270 1.2696 -0.06 Taiwan dlr 31.468 31.531 +0.20 Korean won 1472.400 1472.8 +0.03 Baht 32.080 32.01 -0.22 Peso 59.959 59.803 -0.26 Rupiah 17125.000 17165 +0.23 Rupee 93.128 93.1275 0.00 Ringgit 3.949 3.95 +0.01 Yuan 6.816 6.8172 +0.01 Change...

Singapore tourist claims she was ‘drugged and robbed’ after drinking juice in Binondo

A Singaporean tourist's alleged experience of being "drugged and robbed in Manila" sparked discussions among online Filipinos. Serene Li, who describes herself as an executive...

South Korea police seek detention warrant for BTS agency founder Bang

SEOUL (Updated 5:06 p.m.) — South Korean police have requested a detention warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of Kpop agency HYBE, over alleged illegal trading...

‘That’s not me’: Viva artist Christine Li denies Chavit Singson ‘girlfriend’ rumors

Viva artist Christine Li has refuted online claims that she is the "girlfriend" of former Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson. The actress on Monday, April 20, posted...

Philippines says US access to bases limited by land issues

MANILA (Updated 5:07 p.m.) — Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday there has only been 'marginal' use of Philippine bases accessible to the U.S....

#JusticeforGhost: Cats of McKinley to pursue case over community cat Ghost’s death

The volunteer group that cared for the McKinley community cat Ghost assured the public that it is taking steps to file a case for...

Both the US and Iran are firing on commercial ships in the Strait of...

Over the past several days, there have been conflicting reports about the Strait of Hormuz. It’s difficult to know what’s happening from one moment...