Philippines accuses China of aggressive tactics in South China Sea
MANILA — The Philippines' fisheries bureau said the lives of a civilian crew were put at risk when the Chinese Coast Guard fired water cannons and...
Cebu coffee shop’s humorous menu descriptions win social media
A coffee shop in Talisay City, Cebu has gone viral for its humorous product descriptions on a food delivery app. An amused online user took to...
Is Pope Leo XIV liberal or conservative? Why these labels don’t work for popes
The 133 cardinal electors sequestered in the Sistine Chapel elected a new pope May 8. The choice was a surprise — Chicago-born Cardinal Robert...
Fact check: Pangilinan not endorsed by Marcos in 2025 polls
Newly elected senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan ran as an independent candidate in the May 12 midterm elections and was never endorsed by President Ferdinand...
Scarlett Johansson centers Cannes directorial debut on forgiveness
Johansson felt drawn to 'little gem' of a script
'Eleanor the Great' stars 95-year-old June Squibb
Film competes in 'Un Certain Regard' category...
Marcos Cabinet shake-up fuels ‘loyalty check’ speculations
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sparked speculation of a "loyalty check" after he called for the resignation of Cabinet members following the poor performance of...
‘I’m back’: Pacquiao coming out of retirement to face Barrios in title fight
Manny Pacquiao will come out of retirement to face Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship on July 19 in Las Vegas, the 46-year-old Filipino...
Pope Leo XIV’s global, missionary roots will benefit Church, Cardinal Tagle says
Pope Leo XIV’s multicultural and missionary background will enrich his papacy and bring a unique perspective to his role as leader of the Catholic...
‘Ikaw doc, tanong ka nang tanong’: Bretman Rock’s comment in Dr. Aivee’s vlog sends...
Influencers Bretman Rock and Mimiyuuuh exchanged playful banter with dermatologist Aivee Aguilar-Teo, who featured the duo in her latest YouTube vlog. On May 15, the...
Marcos asks cabinet secretaries to resign in government reset
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has asked all cabinet secretaries to submit their resignations, a move his office described on Thursday as a "bold reset" that...
Meta’s Community Notes program is promising, but needs to prioritize transparency
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has more than 3.35 billion combined monthly active users. Recently, Meta has changed its approach...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs took ecstasy shaped like Obama’s face, jury hears
Combs' former assistant testifies about drug use
Prosecutors allege Combs forced women into sexual performances
Defense says sex acts were consensual NEW YORK — Sean "Diddy"...
Fact check: Duterte hasn’t returned to the Philippines
Former President Rodrigo Duterte isn’t back in the country despite winning the mayoral race in Davao City in the recent midterm elections.
TikTok user @jhaynadz_08,...
From above: Anne Curtis points out Metro Manila’s dwindling green areas
Kapamilya host-actress Anne Curtis lamented the significant lack of green spaces in the metro while aboard a flight. The showbiz personality on Tuesday, May 20,...
Hong Kong cinema seeks resurgence with fresh faces at Cannes
Film council supports new directors with funding
Council chair: We should not forget our identity CANNES, France — Hong Kong's once world-famous movie industry wants to...