‘Icon na talaga’: Blackjacks meet ride-hailing app drivers who know 2NE1
Even ride-hailing drivers and riders are familiar with South Korean girl group 2NE1. Testimonies of some Pinoy "Blackjacks," the group's fandom name, encountering such individuals...
Australia police charge former radio show host Alan Jones with assault
SYDNEY — Australian police on Monday charged former radio show host Alan Jones with 24 assault and sexual touching offences, indictments that followed accusations in a...
‘Enchanting, frosty celebration’: How Okada Manila welcomed 2024 holidays
Baby, it’s cold outside—especially in Okada Manila, which officially kicked off the holiday season with the theme “Enchanting Crystal Winter” on Friday, November 15. Dubbed...
Philippines alliance will transcend administrations, Austin says
MANILA — United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday the U.S. alliance with the Philippines would transcend changes in administrations, as he reiterated his...
Marcos says discussed alliance in call with Trump
MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump discussed their countries' alliance and their desire to strengthen that deep relationship...
‘Becoming a bad habit’: Parking slot reservers spotted with shopping cart
Parking lot reservers using a shopping cart for reservation were allegedly spotted in a shopping mall in Las Piñas City. Facebook page "Parkeserye," which posts...
‘Miss Evacuees 2024’: UP Tacloban dormers go viral for pageant roleplay amid ‘Pepito’
Some dormers of a state university in Tacloban made the most of their temporary stay in a library building during Super Typhoon Pepito's (international...
U.S. defense chief says treaty with Philippines covers armed attacks in South China Sea
MANILA — United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday the Mutual Defense Treaty between Washington and Manila applies to armed attack in the South...
BSP signals more rate cuts ahead
CEBU, Philippines — The Philippine central bank is "still in the easing cycle" and so more interest rate cuts can be expected at upcoming meetings and...
Spotlight on Fort Strip as Nectar Nightclub explains reason for pending closure
Amid the pending closure of a popular LGBTQ-friendly bar in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City another revelation in its announcement surprised some Filipinos who...
Virac diocese appeals for help after ‘Pepito’ devastates Catanduanes
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Virac has issued an appeal for assistance following widespread damage caused by a monster typhoon. In a social media post...
Late Quincy Jones, Bond film producers bestowed with honorary Oscars
LOS ANGELES — Just weeks after his death at the age of 91, renowned music producer and composer Quincy Jones was bestowed with an honorary Oscar...
At least eight killed as ‘Pepito’ struck Philippines
MANILA — At least eight people were killed as super typhoon Man-Yi hit the Philippine archipelago over the weekend, unleashing fierce winds and strong rains that...
Oh shux!: BINI merch with adorable chibi heads of members you can score at...
National Book Store and the nation’s girl group BINI have prepared an epic collaboration just in time to level up customers’ everyday essentials and...
Sweeter than mistletoe: Netflix’s kilig-inducing titles to warm you up for the holidays this...
What’s sweeter than a mistletoe? These holiday rom-coms will definitely make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside and geared up for the most...