Taguig-based cat cafe to close amid ‘high’ maintenance costs
A cat cafe in Taguig City is closing after more than five years in business due to "high" maintenance costs. Tabby Town Cat Cafe announced...
Philippine peso and Malaysian ringgit edge higher
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar at 0200 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
157.450
157.47
+0.01 Sing dlr
1.369
1.3695
+0.03 Taiwan dlr
33.060
33.119
+0.18 Korean...
Philippines alarmed after China sends ‘monster ship’ to disputed shoal
MANILA (Updated 3:27 p.m.) — The Philippines accused China on Tuesday of intimidating its fishermen at a disputed South China Sea shoal, and normalising an "illegal presence",...
116-year-old Brazilian nun is world’s oldest human being
SAO PAULO, Brazil— The oldest human being in the world is Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a 116-year-old nun from the Brazilian state of Rio...
Southern Japan hit by strong quake near Nankai Trough region
Southern Japan was hit by a strong earthquake on Monday that authorities said did not warrant the kind of megaquake warning that was triggered...
School apologizes to Trixie Mattel for using her photo as ‘don’t’ reference in grad...
A school department in General Santos City has apologized for using American drag queen Trixie Mattel's image in its graduation pictorial guidelines. The Basic Education...
David Licauco intrigues Pinoys with reflection on past quote about being with someone
Kapuso actor David Licauco piqued the curiosity of Filipinos when he revisited a 2019 post that mentioned being romantically involved with someone. The "Pambansang Ginoo"...
‘Heart of Cartimar’: Patrons pay tribute to Mang Greg, Recto’s beloved CD seller
Tributes poured in for the beloved compact disc (CD) seller in Recto Avenue, Manila, whom patrons learned had passed away before the New Year...
Rupiah and ringgit slip, equities fall as traders slash Fed rate cut bets
Rupiah, ringgit linger near three-week lows
Bank Indonesia officials enter FX market
MSCI EM Asia equities index at five-month low
BofA economist predicts...
Pope Francis sends prayers, condolences as LA battles wildfires
VATICAN— Pope Francis expressed his condolences Saturday to Los Angeles communities affected by devastating wildfires that have destroyed homes and churches, including the historic...
Philippines files protest over Beijing’s ‘escalatory actions’ in South China Sea
MANILA —The Philippines on Monday called on Beijing to desist from "escalatory actions" at a South China Sea shoal and said a protest has been lodged over...
US, Japanese, Philippine leaders discussed China’s behavior in South China Sea, White House says
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday met virtually with his counterparts from Japan and the Philippines to advance cooperation among the three countries, the White House...
Airbnb host in Parañaque calls out guests for leaving units in ‘unacceptable’ condition
An Airbnb business in Parañaque City reminded guests about cleanliness and order upon checkout after three of its units were left in an "unacceptable...
Pope Francis appoints Cardinal David to Vatican’s doctrine office
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan has received his first assignment to the Roman Curia, becoming one of the newest members of the Vatican’s...
Japan, Philippines, U.S. vow to deepen cooperation, Manila says
MANILA — Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further strengthen their ties under a trilateral arrangement in the face of growing tensions in regional waters, Manila said on Monday...