VVINK celebrates ‘second chances’ during debut full album launch

Rising P-pop girl group VVINK kicked off its debut full album era with a heartfelt message about second chances in pursuing their dreams. The 14-track...

Philippines frees Chinese steel plant workers from detention

BEIJING — Sixty-four Chinese citizens detained in the Philippines have been released after the Philippine justice department ruled there was insufficient evidence for the allegations they...

Laufey meets Jollibee: Singer delights over ‘JoLaufey’ moment in Manila

Jazz-pop artist Laufey amused Filipinos after a video of her with the mascot of the popular homegrown fast food chain went viral. Social media users...

Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

DHAKA —  A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh - nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its distinctive blond tuft - has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after...

Student summoned by LTO for failing to wear helmet while riding motorcycle

A student was summoned by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) after photos of her riding a motorcycle without a helmet were uploaded online. The agency...
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Philippines’ trade deficit at $5.97 billion in April

MANILA — The Philippines posted a trade deficit PHTBAL=ECI of $5.97 billion in April, preliminary official data showed on Friday. Imports PHIMP=ECI in April rose 22.4% to $13.2 billion from a...

How to secure tickets, hotel stays for BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ Singapore tour leg

Filipino ARMYs planning to travel for BTS' upcoming Singapore concerts will soon be able to purchase ticket bundles that include hotel stays and tourist...

‘Spider-Noir’ TV series sews superhero suspense with noir-style story

LOS ANGELES — Nicolas Cage says his new live-action series “Spider-Noir” will offer viewers a distinctive experience, with the option to watch it in black and...

Cardinal: Mission begins at home, not faraway places

Mission is not defined by geography but by everyday encounters at home, in communities and in society, Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila said Tuesday. Celebrating...

‘Stay in your lane’: Trucks refuse to yield to counterflowing vehicle in viral video

A video of trucks pushing back against a counterflowing L300 caught local online community's attention. Automative publication VISOR on Thursday, May 28, posted a video...

Japan, Philippines to discuss information sharing pact to ease arms exports

TOKYO — Japan and the Philippines said on Thursday they would begin talks on an agreement to share classified information to allow Tokyo to step up...

‘Fire in the sky’: Pinoys get rare visual treat as meteor flashes near Mayon...

The public was treated to a visual phenomenon when a meteor was spotted falling near the slopes of the erupting Mayon Volcano earlier this...

Jinggoy Estrada faces arrest on corruption charges

MANILA — A Philippine senator and son of a former president could soon face arrest after an anti-graft body charged him on Thursday of receiving illicit...

Swatch brawls: Why are people fighting over pocket watches?

So now we know exactly what you get when you cross two distinct brands of Swiss watch-making, one affordable (Swatch) and one luxury (Audemars...

Antipolo shrine joins Pope Leo’s global rosary for peace

The International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo City will join Pope Leo XIV in a worldwide rosary prayer...