Philippines trade deficit narrows to $3.5 billion in April
MANILA — The Philippines posted a trade deficit PHTBAL=ECI of $3.5 billion in April, narrower than the previous month's revised gap of $4.5 billion, preliminary official data showed...
Fresh sneaker drops: Standout releases and limited-edition collabs to watch
Sneaker fans have plenty to look forward to with these fresh releases hitting stores.
Here's what hitting the sneaker scene:
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Double...
‘Church is your home,’ archbishop tells youth ahead of NYD
A Catholic archbishop emphasized the vital role of young people in the life of the Church, calling them not just a demographic priority but...
Snowbound dreams: How Filipinos can experience their first snow through this raffle promo
Filipinos have the chance to experience winter, with trips to some of the world’s snowiest destinations up for grabs.
Since 2023, a convenience store has...
Who’s who: ‘Superman’ crew flying to Manila in June
The cast of the film "Superman" is set to visit Manila, the first stop of their upcoming world tour. Ahead of its release, the cast...
Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio join martial arts forces in ‘Karate Kid: Legends’
LONDON — Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio blend fighting techniques to train a new karate kid in the latest instalment of the martial arts movie franchise.
"Karate...
‘A full-circle moment’: Sam Bernardo pens letter to Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza
"I never doubted you." This was the heartfelt message from Miss Grand International 2020 first runner-up Sam Bernardo to Christine Juliane "CJ" Opiaza, the first Filipina...
Fifty years ago, Junko Tabei became the first woman to summit Everest – why...
It was May 4 1975. The Japanese Women’s Everest Expedition team had been living at a high altitude for six weeks, and were less...
US sanctions Philippines digital infrastructure provider linked to virtual currency scams
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury is placing under sanctions a Philippines-based company accused of providing internet infrastructure to a swathe of virtual currency investment scams, better known...
Marcos instructs heads of firms owned or controlled by government to resign
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has instructed heads of companies owned or controlled by his government to submit "courtesy" resignations, his office said on Thursday.
The...
Netizen shares clip of truck-spotting activity after Batasan-San Mateo road crash
"Ganito talaga sila." A Facebook user shared his observations after doing a “truck spotting” activity about an hour after the fatal road crash involving an...
Memorial announcement? Jennica Garcia laughs off Santacruzan pubmat confusion
Kapamilya actress Jennica Garcia responded to comments about the layout of a publicity material (pubmat) announcing her participation in “Flores de Mayo.” The showbiz personality...
Marcos retains defense, justice secretaries in shake-up
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has retained his defense, justice and interior secretaries but replaced the Solicitor General, his office said, after asking for all his...
Trump v Harvard: why this battle will damage the US’s reputation globally
Harvard University is suing the Trump administration over its unprecedented attempt to bar international students from its campus. The latest salvo is that the...
Food vloggers, personalities weigh in on Pambansang Yobab’s cafe review
Food content creators and other personalities offered their support to the coffee shop reviewed by content creator Euleen Castro or "Pambansang Yobab," for its...