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)...
France’s Macron announces renovation to expand capacity of Louvre museum
Non-EU visitors to pay higher entrance fee from 2026
Mona Lisa will have dedicated space
Louvre's overhaul follows Notre Dame's renovation PARIS — France will launch...
Church mourns death of priest who championed indigenous rights
Fr. Pedro “Pete” Montallana, a prominent figure in the opposition to the controversial Kaliwa Dam project, died Sunday. According to the Prelature of Infanta, where...
Dior’s Kim Jones pares down embellishments for winter catwalk show
PARIS — Dior men's artistic director Kim Jones kept embellishments to a minimum for his winter 2025-2026 catwalk show, putting the focus on silhouettes, including long,...
Thailand denies mistreating detained gambling tycoon wanted by China
BANGKOK — Thailand denies abusing a jailed gambling tycoon fighting extradition to China over charges he ran illegal online gambling operations in Southeast Asia, the country's...