Philippines posts $1.5 billion balance of payment deficit in December
MANILA — The Philippines' overall balance of payments position hit a deficit of $1.5 billion in December from a deficit of $2.3 billion in November,...
Niana Guerrero, Ranz Kyle get Gordon Ramsay to groove in kitchen
A dancing video with content creators Niana Guerrero and Ranz Kyle featured the half-siblings, known for their dance covers, in a clip shot in...
Takeaways from Trump’s pre-inauguration rally speech
Trump plans over 200 executive actions on first day
Rally mirrors campaign events with MAGA supporters WASHINGTON — On the eve of his inauguration, President-elect...
‘Lumpia Queen’ Abi Marquez reacts to Gordon Ramsay’s comment on TikTok video
Food content creator Abi Marquez, also known as "Lumpia Queen," responded to a comment made by British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay who dared her...
Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal: Why now and what next?
A much-anticipated Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal is expected to take effect on Jan. 19, 2025 — subject to a delayed Israeli government vote on...
Bishops meet to discuss transparency, accountability in Church
Catholic bishops from across the Philippines will convene next week for their biannual plenary assembly to pray and discuss key issues facing the Church...
TikTok restores US service after Trump says ‘we have to save it’
Trump says he will issue executive order Monday expanding time before TikTok law takes effect
Trump says he wants 50% American ownership
Two...
Princess of Wales ‘in remission’ from cancer – but what does that mean?
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has announced that she is now in remission from cancer, following a year of health challenges for the royal family. The...
David Lynch exposed the rot at the heart of American culture
“There’s a sort of evil out there,” says Sheriff Truman in an episode of David Lynch’s iconic TV series, “Twin Peaks.” That line gets to...
Factbox: What to expect on Trump’s Inauguration Day
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, ushering in his second term in office and capping...
False claims of Karylle being pregnant make rounds anew
Is host-singer Karylle pregnant? Claims that the "It's Showtime" host is supposedly expecting a baby with Sponge Cola frontman Yael Yuzon have been making the...
Adopted wild boar can stay with her owner, French court rules
CHAOURCE, France — A wild boar adopted by a French horse breeder can remain with her owner, a court ruled on Thursday, after threats by authorities...
Bacolod bishop warns against impostor priest
Bishop Patricio Buzon of Bacolod issued a public warning against a man identifying himself as “Fr. Mario Divina,” claiming to be a missionary priest. Buzon...
‘Life skill’: Edison Nebrija proposes inclusion of road safety in school curriculum
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) mentor Edison "Bong" Nebrija has proposed that road safety be taught as part of the school curriculum, calling it...
Relieved US TikTok enthusiasts hope ‘magic’ returns as app is restored
Trump reverses previous stance, saves TikTok from ban
Users worry about potential changes in TikTok ownership
Content creators express distrust in government over...