‘Kaya na nila ‘yan’: Sharlene San Pedro’s reply to ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ question stirs...

Actress and gaming content creator Sharlene San Pedro's declaration that she has no plans to join "Pinoy Big Brother" sparked various reactions from fans. An...

Long-time Manila youth ministry head is new Quiapo Church rector

When Fr. Ramon Jade Licuanan begins work at Quiapo Church this February, he’ll bring with him some expertise in fostering the spirituality of young...

Hundreds of USAID internal contractors put on leave, terminated amid US freeze on global...

USAID contractors furloughed, terminated amid US aid freeze Washington issues additional waiver for life-saving aid State Dept: Stopping aid not aligned with 'America First'...

Renee Zellweger celebrates ‘old friend’ Bridget Jones as film has London premiere

LONDON — Renee Zellweger said her character Bridget Jones "feels like an old friend" as she and the cast of "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy"...

Bretman Rock, fans swoon over Nadine Lustre’s beach portrait

Filipino-American social media star Bretman Rock joined fellow Filipinos in admiring actress Nadine Lustre's beach photos where she posed with a flower behind her...

Holiday cheer helps Disney maintain TV viewing lead in December, Nielsen says

Walt Disney DIS.N maintained its lead in U.S. TV viewing share in December, bolstered by holiday movie marathons and strong performances across its cable networks, according to...

ADB approves $500 million loan to Philippines for emergency response financing

MANILA — The Asian Development Bank said on Wednesday it has approved a $500 million policy-based loan for the Philippines for quick access to financing during...

No to illegal drag racing: Rizal police urges motorists to keep Marilaque Highway safe

The Rizal Police Province Office called on the public to maintain the safety of the Marilaque Highway following the deadly "Superman" stunt of motorcycle...

Priests in Philippines accused of sex abuse remain in active ministry, US-based group says

MANILA — Philippine priests accused of sex abuse remain in active ministry in the Catholic-majority country, a U.S.-based abuse tracking group said on Wednesday, urging the...

Explainer: What is DeepSeek and why is it disrupting the AI sector?

BEIJING — Chinese startup DeepSeek's launch of its latest AI models, which it says are on a par or better than industry-leading models in the United...

Malaysia, Singapore announce deal on Johor economic zone

KUALA LUMPUR  — Malaysia and Singapore announced this month an agreement on a special economic zone in the southern Malaysian state of Johor, aiming to support...

Response to ‘green screen’ comments? Jane de Leon shares BTS of ‘Incognito’ scene

Was it a response to "green screen" allegations? Kapamilya actress Jane de Leon gave a glimpse of how some of her scenes were shot in...

Bishop Labajo assumes historic role as first bishop of Prosperidad

“This is your servant, Ruben Caballero Labajo, reporting for duty.” With these words, Labajo on Monday formally began his role as the first bishop of...

Analysis: Politics, not climate, to drive sustainable finance trends in 2025

U.S. likely to lag Europe further under Donald Trump U.S. ESG fund flows slide, more anti-climate lawsuits Demand for green innovation to underpin...

Content creators share iconic pop culture images for Lunar New Year greetings

Content creators are using pop culture to craft their own witty greetings for the Chinese New Year. Influencer Mark Geronimo of the X (formerly Twitter)...