Philippines military eyes more upgrades, including ‘dream’ submarines
MANILA — The Philippines is looking to buy more military hardware to modernize its arsenal, including additional BrahMos missiles from India and at least two submarines, the chief...
NBI recommends filing criminal charges against VP Duterte over threat
MANILA — The Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation has recommended filing criminal charges against Vice President Sara Duterte over an alleged threat to assassinate President Ferdinand...
From Matteo Guidicelli to DOT secretary: How Margarita Forés made an impact on people
Several personalities honored late culinary icon Margarita "Gaita" Araneta Forés, who was once named Asia's Best Female Chef, following her demise at 65. Reports said...
Pro-life youth leads ‘candy-condom swap’ in Manila
Several pro-life groups will promote “true love” this Valentine’s Day at the Dangwa flower market in Manila, offering free candy and rosaries in exchange...
Actor-comedian Russell Brand sued in UK over alleged sexual abuse
LONDON — British actor-comedian Russell Brand is being sued over sexual abuse allegations in the first known lawsuit brought against him in Britain, after several women...
Michael Kors’ layered luxury rounds out New York Fashion Week
NEW YORK — Michael Kors layered up for his fall/winter 2025 collection at New York Fashion Week on Tuesday, rounding out six days of shows and nearly 60...
CBCP issues ‘alternative’ Filipino version of ‘Hail Mary’ prayer
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has approved an “alternative” Filipino version of the Hail Mary prayer. The “Ave Maria” was approved during...
Westminster ‘Best in Show’ contenders include whippet, shih tzu and German shepherd
NEW YORK — A whippet named Bourbon, Mercedes the German shepherd and a shih tzu known as Comet are among the champion dogs advancing to the...
‘Huwag lumabag sa batas’: History commission reminds 2025 bets of flag code
As the campaign period for the 2025 midterm elections kicks off, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines reminded candidates against using the national...
Woman stops Vico Sotto to share showbiz gossip
A clip of Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto being approached by a woman who blurted out gossip to him amused social media users. A user...
Asian currencies trade in tight range after US tariffs confirmed
US dollar rallies
Markets have run into tariff fatigue - Maybank
Thai baht down as much as 0.8% Asian currencies traded in a tight...
US woman sues Tate brothers, accuses them of luring her into sex work
A woman in the U.S. accused internet personalities Tristan and Andrew Tate of conspiring to coerce her into sex work, luring her to Romania and defaming...
Dating apps could have negative effects on body image and mental health, our research...
Around 350 million people globally use dating apps, and they amass an estimated annual revenue of more than US$5 billion. In Australia, 49% of...
Carousell lists users’ most frequently sold items from former lovers
An online marketplace for pre-loved items unveiled a list of the most frequently sold items from exes, as Filipinos declutter and rid themselves of...
Report: Mavs’ Anthony Davis (adductor) expected to miss multiple weeks
The Dallas Mavericks got a taste of what Anthony Davis could do for them, but they reportedly won't get another one for multiple weeks...