Philippines Q1 GDP up 2.8% on year, lower than expected
MANILA — The Philippine economy PHGDP=ECI grew 2.8% in the first quarter, the country's statistics agency said on Thursday, lower than forecast, constrained by the crisis in the Middle East...
VP Sara draws attention over claim she can’t use a computer
Filipinos cast doubt on Vice President Sara Duterte's claim that she does not know how to operate a computer, following rumors that she threw a...
Some ‘samalamig’ in Tondo found contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Some sweet, chilled beverages or, "samalamig," in Tondo were found to be contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Reports said a study conducted by the University of...
Philippines says China vessel conducting ‘illegal’ research near gas-rich Reed bank
MANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard has accused China of conducting illegal marine scientific research near the oil and gas-rich Reed bank within Manila's exclusive economic...
‘Walang isip at puso’: CHED plan to reduce GE subjects draws scrutiny from universities
Concerns were raised about the proposal to remove most General Education (GE) subjects, including ethics, from the college curriculum. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has...
Southeast Asian nations start summit, aiming to tackle energy crisis
Thai, Cambodian leaders to meet on sidelines amid ceasefire
Chair Philippines says ASEAN must strengthen crisis coordination
ASEAN to call for opening of Strait of Hormuz
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Philippines urges ASEAN to boost crisis coordination
CEBU, Philippines — The Philippines' foreign minister on Thursday told Southeast Asian ministers the ASEAN bloc needs to strengthen its crisis coordination, as the region reels...
‘Ubusan ng oras’ moment caught on dashcam as van counterflows
A vehicle refused to move after encountering another vehicle attempting to counterflow in its lane during traffic in an undisclosed location. Automotive publication VISOR posted...
CDC says monitoring US travelers on cruise ship after hantavirus outbreak
The United States is closely monitoring the situation with U.S. travelers on board the luxury cruise ship that was hit by a hantavirus outbreak, the Centers...
‘This needs to stop’: Marina Summers calls out attacks on Angel Galang amid MUPH...
Drag queen Marina Summers appealed to the public to refrain from hurling hate and harassing fellow drag queen, Angel Galang, after the latter made...
What is hantavirus, the disease that has killed 3 cruise ship passengers?
Three people have died after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. At least one...
Thousands expected as Antipolo pilgrimage season opens in Marian shrine
Bishop Ruperto Santos formally opened Antipolo’s annual pilgrimage season Monday, inviting Catholics nationwide to ascend the hilltop Marian shrine and receive a plenary indulgence. Marking...
Philippine plazas featured in new commemorative stamps for Heritage Month
Historic town plazas across the Philippines have been featured in a new set of commemorative stamps released by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), in...
Ted Turner, outspoken founder of CNN, dies at 87
WASHINGTON — Ted Turner, the brash sportsman and entrepreneur whose ambition and instincts led to a media empire that included groundbreaking news network CNN, has died,...
Sachzna Laparan exposes ‘indecent’ proposal in exchange for luxury car
Social media personality, actress and entrepreneur Sachzna Laparan revealed of being offered luxury cars in exchange for an "indecent" proposal. The internet personality on Tuesday,...