‘Let’s go!’: Chelsea Manalo cheered after entry to Miss Universe Top 30

Twenty-five-year-old Bulakenya beauty Chelsea Manalo received love online following the announcement of her entry to the Top 30 of the Miss Universe 2024 finals. Chelsea...
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Anne Jakrajutatip looking forward to Miss Universe 2024 bets’ final answers

Miss Universe CEO Anne Jakrajutatip is looking forward to the candidates' "final answers" as the grand coronation of Miss Universe 2024 commences. The Thai mogul,...

Biden meets South Korea, Japan leaders for pre-Trump huddle on risk

Uncertainty about US policy shifts under Trump Three leaders also meeting China's Xi in Peru US-Japan-S. Korea launch 'secretariat' to advance collaboration LIMA — U.S. President Joe...
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Backstage vlog: R’Bonney Gabriel shares behind-the-scenes as Miss Universe 2024 prelims host

Filipino-American former Miss Universe titleholder R'Bonney Gabriel showed a glimpse of her hosting duties for the 73rd Miss Universe ahead of the coronation. The Miss...

Church’s social action arm ‘ready’ for ‘Pepito’

The Catholic Church’s social action arm said that it is prepared to assist communities that will be affected by Super Typhoon “Pepito.” “Caritas Philippines is ready...

Church urges prayers, vigilance as strong typhoon nears Philippines

As a potential super typhoon nears, the Diocese of Virac has announced it will open the doors of its parish and mission churches to...

Philippines evacuates tens of thousands as super typhoon ‘Pepito’ nears

MANILA —  The Philippines evacuated tens of thousands of people from their homes and cancelled dozens of flights on Saturday, as a super typhoon threatened to...
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‘Laro si Malaysia’: Southeast Asian bet earns Pinoy’s attention for swimwear walk

Apart from the Philippines, another Southeast Asian representative is gaining Filipinos' attention in Miss Universe 2024. This is Sandra Lim, a 23-year-old actress representing Malaysia...
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Chelsea Manalo and Our Lady of Antipolo: MUPH exec shares deeper meaning behind NatCos

There's more to Philippine bet Chelsea Manalo's national costume which featured a religious image. Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) executive vice president Voltaire Tayag revealed that...

More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests

LONDON— More than 800 million adults have diabetes worldwide – almost twice as many as previous estimates have suggested – and more than half of...
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Chelsea Manalo’s MUPH swimwear clip goes viral anew amid Miss Universe 2024 prelims

Pinoy pageant fans are looking for Philippine bet Chelsea Manalo's "tampisaw walk" when she strutted in the swimwear round of the Miss Universe 2024's...

Archbishop urges Catholic educators to confront illiteracy, learning crisis in Philippines

A senior church leader on Wednesday called on the country’s Catholic educators to actively confront illiteracy and challenges facing the basic education system, describing...
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Did Paolo Contis say he fell ‘out of love’ with Yen Santos?

Did actor-host Paolo Contis post about falling "out of love" on social media? A Facebook post claimed that the actor "broke his silence" about his...

Philippine cash remittances up 3.3% y/y in September

MANILA — Cash remittances increased 3.3% in September from a year earlier to $3.01 billion, the Philippine central bank said on Friday. In January to September, cash remittances through banks...

Asian currencies take a breather after volatile week, ringgit steady

Ringgit steady after Q3 GDP meets estimates Stocks mixed: Indonesian equities down for fourth day Rupiah hovers near three-month low Asian currencies found some...