Viola Davis makes younger self proud as US president in ‘G20’
LOS ANGELES — For Viola Davis, seeing her first images of a "badass Black woman on television" when she was growing up became an inspiration for her role...
ASEAN bloc seeks dialogue with US on tariffs but won’t retaliate
KUALA LUMPUR — Southeast Asian countries are pressing for dialogue with the United States on trade tariffs and will not impose retaliatory measures, economic ministers of...
Caught on cam: Speeding pick-up crashes into barrier on Marcos Highway
A speeding pick-up struck some concrete barriers while traversing an area of Marcos Highway, also known as Marikina-Infanta Highway, ahead of the LRT-2 Santolan...
92-year old prelate publishes book on Tuguegarao archdiocese history
Retired Archbishop Diosdado Talamayan has been toying on the idea of writing about Tuguegarao Archdiocese since early 2011. The result of his long-awaited effort, titled...
Philippines keen to explore US trade negotiations, minister says
MANILA — The Philippines has reached out to the U.S. Trade Representative to explore potential trade negotiations, with the best outcome being a free-trade agreement, the...
China censors some tariff-related content on social media
HONG KONG— China began censoring some tariff-related content on social media on Wednesday after U.S. "reciprocal" tariffs on dozens of countries took effect, including massive 104% duties...
Carabao and off-road rides: R’Bonney Gabriel’s Mt. Pinatubo adventure documented
"The journey vs. the destination." Filipino-American Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel shared a video comparing her adventurous journey to Mount Pinatubo with her peaceful destination. The...
‘Adolescence’ TV drama exposes global issue of teenage violence
Drama tops global Netflix charts, shocking audiences
Depicts events around killing of girl by teenage boy
Themes of misogyny, online radicalization resonate
Campaigners...
K-pop fans in China live like their idols, just for a day
SHANGHAI — In a studio tucked inside a Shanghai mall, Shirley Chen is living out her K-pop idol dreams.
The 28-year-old is at Chen Go, a K-pop-inspired...
China says Philippines sent supplies to warship at disputed atoll
BEIJING — China's coast guard said on Thursday it had allowed a Philippine civilian vessel to deliver provisions to a warship "illegally grounded" at the Second...
Singapore’s Chef Fung to bring gastronomic expertise in soon-to-open show kitchen concept
Food lovers in Manila can get a chance to experience the culinary legacy of renowned Chef Fung Chi Keung from Singapore as he is...
‘Ecclesiastical museum’ opens in Nueva Vizcaya
A Catholic diocese in northern Nueva Vizcaya has opened a new museum to help preserve its cultural and religious heritage for future generations. Museo Dupax was...
Vico with new phone? Facebook user shares behind-the-scenes of mayor’s clear selfie
A social media user joked about Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto having a "new" mobile phone as he shared a selfie of the reelectionist...
In China, whispers of change as some companies tell staff to work less
Some firms now impose mandatory clock-off times, shorter work weeks
Recent changes have stemmed from new EU labour laws
Chinese government also wants...
Cavite 2025 election candidates’ congratulatory tarpaulin draws attention
A tarpaulin for graduating students of Batch 2025 in Imus, Cavite went viral for featuring the names and images of candidates running in the...