119-year-old Brazilian woman stakes claim as world’s oldest person
RIO DE JANEIRO — Two months away from what she says is her 120th birthday, Deolira Gliceria Pedro da Silva, a great-grandmother from the state of Rio de Janeiro...
TikTok gets reprieve with Trump order
TikTok awaits Trump executive order to grant time for deal
China signals open to deal to keep TikTok operating in US
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Finale of murder mystery drama earns buzz for usage of ‘green screen’
The use of a green screen in the final episode of a popular drama series sparked buzz online. Discussions about the finale of the network's...
Law enforcers arrests Chinese national on suspicion of espionage
MANILA — Law enforcers have arrested a Chinese national on suspicion of espionage, recovering in his possession equipment authorities believe could be used for spying...
Marcos accuses predecessor Duterte of peddling lies over budget barb
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday accused his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte of peddling lies after the former leader said this year's national budget...
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...