Get Summer ready: Uniqlo unveils Spring/Summer collection
Ready for summer? Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo revealed its latest lifewear collection last February 7, offering the summer feel of European destinations. Reichelle Vergara, the brand's...
US global disaster response teams unable to deploy following USAID shutdown, sources say
USAID deploys DARTs in major natural disasters abroad
DARTs sent when humanitarian crises erupt during wars
Trump's freeze puts future of DART system...
Philippine peso, Thai baht fall most among weak Asian FX
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0211 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
151.720
151.5
-0.15 Sing dlr
1.342
1.3408
-0.12 Taiwan dlr
32.768
32.695
-0.22 Korean won
1444.100
1442
-0.15 Baht
33.775
33.68
-0.28 Peso
58.200
58.015
-0.32 Rupiah
16240.000
16210
-0.18 Rupee
86.878
86.8775
0.00 Ringgit
4.437
4.432
-0.11 Yuan
7.274
7.265
-0.12 Change...
Oscar winner Bong Joon Ho says ‘Mickey 17’ demagogue not drawn from present leaders
BERLIN —South Korean director Bong Joon Ho's villain in "Mickey 17", a demagogic politician played by Mark Ruffalo, was based on past dictators, but might...
‘Walk for Life’ slated for February 23
It’s February again and for many people this is not only the time to celebrate love, but also to “Walk for Life”. The annual pro-life...
‘Gayang gaya’: Jericho Rosales’ role in ‘Quezon’ excites Filipinos
Actor Jericho Rosales shared a first look at his portrayal of former President Manuel L. Quezon in Jerrold Tarog's upcoming biographical historical film, "Quezon",...
US cats euthanized after testing positive for bird flu linked to raw pet food
Two house cats in Oregon were euthanized after testing positive for bird flu linked to their consumption of pet food made from raw chicken,...
‘White Lotus’ does Thailand dirty
Did you hear? There’s been another murder at a White Lotus hotel, this time the one in Thailand. Back for its third season, Mike White’s...
Delta plane flips upside down on landing at Toronto airport, injuring 18
Three people critically injured, one of them a child
Video shows plane belly up on snow-covered tarmac
Toronto had been experiencing strong winds...
Pope Francis remains in hospital as doctors treat ‘complex’ infection
Pope Francis, 88, is 'stable', with no fever, Vatican says
Pope will remain in hospital 'as long as needed'
Francis is spending fourth...
Warriors F Draymond Green: NBA games ‘very boring,’ have ‘no substance’
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green didn't hold back when asked by a reporter Saturday whether he thinks the NBA game is boring. "Absolutely," was...
Pope Francis names 6 Bulacan priests as monsignors
Pope Francis has honored six priests of the Diocese of Malolos for their “invaluable service and dedication” to the Catholic Church. The diocese announced Monday...
‘May Piso sa mosquito’ initiative of Mandaluyong barangay sparks concerns, alternative suggestions
Several citizens expressed concerns after learning about a Mandaluyong City barangay initiative offering a P1 reward for every mosquito or larva caught. The reward system,...
Airline responds to luggage concern of A1 member Mark Read amid PH ‘Valentine’s Tour’
A budget airline addressed the concern of A1 member Mark Read, who encountered luggage issues during their "Valentine’s Tour" in the country. British-Norwegian boy band...
NBA: Mavs fans ‘hurting’ after Doncic trade but team still contenders, Wemby says
OAKLAND — Victor Wembanyama said that while the Mavericks' fanbase is still reeling from the franchise's stunning decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Lakers, he...