Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle
MANILA — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs", in a video message posted on his...
What happens next to ex-Philippine president Duterte?
THE HAGUE — Philippine ex-President Duterte, who faces murder charges at the International Criminal Court over his war on drugs, will be taken to a...
ICC takes Duterte into custody to face murder charges for drug war killings
Duterte detained in Manila amid ICC probe into drugs war
Ex-leader received medical attention during Dubai layover
Duterte could be first Asian ex-head...
‘Napaka-arte ko’: How Ivana Alawi chooses political candidates to vote for
Actress-vlogger Ivana Alawi shared her criteria for selecting electoral aspirants ahead of the 2025 midterm elections. At a thanksgiving party she hosted for the entertainment...
Lady Gaga to hold free concert at Rio’s Copacabana Beach, sources say
RIO DE JANEIRO — Pop star Lady Gaga is set to hold a free concert at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach in May 2025, two sources...
Vatican official urges Filipinos to trust only in God, resist false power
A visiting Vatican official in January urged Filipino Catholics to resist the temptation of seeking false power and to place their trust solely in...
Malaysia warns against travel to southern Thailand after attacks
BANGKOK — Malaysia has warned its citizens against travelling to southern Thailand after bombings and shootings by suspected insurgents killed five people and injured 13 others...
Jacob Elordi says team work helped weight-loss for POW drama ‘Narrow Road’
BERLIN — Australian actor Jacob Elordi, known for "Euphoria," said the drastic weight loss he endured for his role in the new prisoner-of-war drama "The Narrow...
Japan’s Prince Hisahito pledges to fulfil royal duties at maiden press conference
TOKYO — Japanese Prince Hisahito, who could well become emperor one day if the country's succession laws are not changed, told his first press conference that...
Myca Ulpina: Youngest drug war casualty remembered amid Duterte arrest
The youngest known casualty of former president Rodrigo Duterte's bloody "War on Drugs" was remembered following his arrest on Tuesday, March 11, under the...
Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta tests first AI training chip, part of plan to reduce reliance on suppliers like Nvidia
Chip aims to lower AI infrastructure costs,...
What’s on the menu: South Korean pizzeria Eat Pizza opens 2nd branch in Philippines
Masitda! South Korean pizzeria Eat Pizza opened its second branch at SM Mall of Asia on March 6, expanding the “revolutionary” way of enjoying pizza. CRAVING...
Sarrat parishioners pray for ‘healing’ at old historic town site
As part of the yearlong tercentennial commemoration of the Santa Mónica Parish in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, many parishioners gathered March 3 at a site...
BSP says still on easing cycle, April cut on table
MANILA — The Philippine central bank is still on an easing cycle and could cut rates at its April meeting, Governor Eli Remolona said on Tuesday.
The...
Philippines sends ex-President Duterte to ICC over ‘drugs war’ killings
Duterte furious at Philippines' compliance with ICC
Marcos says he was obligated to respond to Interpol request
Ex-leader denies ordering extrajudicial killings of...