Churches to observe ‘Red Wednesday’ in solidarity with persecuted Christians
Many churches and Catholic institutions across the country are expected to be lit in red on Wednesday, Nov. 27, as a display of solidarity...
Treat yourself: Int’l movies to watch in cinemas this December
Early Christmas gifts await moviegoers this December! Movie lovers could treat themselves with these films set to be released in local cinemas next month. "Gladiator II" Revenge...
Philippines summons VP Duterte over threat to have Marcos killed
MANILA — Philippine law officials on Tuesday summoned vice president Sara Duterte for questioning over her weekend statements that she had contracted someone to assassinate President...
Actor Jonathan Bailey comes full circle with ‘Wicked’ film
LONDON — "Bridgerton" star Jonathan Bailey says taking on the role of Fiyero, a dashing Winkie country prince, in musical movie "Wicked" allowed him to return...
EU says Bluesky is violating information disclosure rules
BRUSSELS — Bluesky, the rapidly growing social media platform, is violating EU regulations by failing to disclose important details, a European Commission spokesperson told reporters during a...
‘Regulate the greed’: Albay bishop calls halt to environment abuse
A Catholic bishop has blamed greed as a major driving force for the ‘misuse and abuse’ of the environment in Albay province, which was...
Disney’s ‘Moana 2’ premiere honors Hawaiian culture
OAHU — The world premiere of Disney's DIS.BLUE "Moana 2" sailed into Oahu, Hawaii on Thursday along with a celebration of Pacific Islander heritage.
In the storyline, three years...
‘Mary Grace Piattos’: The context behind Marcos’ ‘kuwentong chichirya’ comment
Several Filipinos online took notice of the mention of "kuwentong chichirya" in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s video statement on Monday, November 25, where he...
Malaysian court orders return of Swatch LGBTQ-themed watches
KUALA LUMPUR — A Malaysian court ordered the government on Monday to return rainbow-coloured watches and accessories made by Swatch Group UHR.S that were seized last year for...
Rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs due in court seeking bail before sex-trafficking trial
Rapper and producer seeks release on $50-million bond
Prosecutors say Combs may tamper with witnesses
Combs has pleaded not guilty, called activity consensual NEW...
Pope Francis names Pinoy priest as new bishop of Chalan Kanoa
Pope Francis on Monday appointed a priest of Filipino descent as the new bishop of Chalan Kanoa in the Northern Mariana Islands. Bishop-elect Convocar will...
‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ bring in $270.2 million in global box office
The musical adaptation "Wicked" and action epic "Gladiator II" racked up a combined $270.2 million in global ticket sales over the weekend, a gift...
Fact-check: Supposed video of millions of people ‘loving’ former president Duterte is fake
CLAIM: Video showing a huge crowd expressing support for former president Rodrigo Duterte. RATING: FALSE A TikTok user posted a manipulated video showing a massive crowd and...
Thai baht down as bullion loses shine; Singapore dollar slips post inflation data
Thai baht slips as much as 0.5%
Singapore dollar caps gains after easing inflation print
Manila stocks add 1% Thailand's baht slipped on Monday...
‘Head turner’: Honorees at Star Magical Christmas 2024 amuse Pinoys with witty fits
ABS-CBN’s Star Magic artists dazzled in their holiday best as they graced the white carpet at the Star Magical Christmas 2024 event on Sunday,...