This week in food: Burger Steak Supreme’s farewell, Extra Fizz launch, Tim Ho Wan...

From Burger Steak Supreme’s final run to new drink offerings, restaurant expansions, dining deals and community food initiatives, here are some of the latest...

Filipino-born bishop installed in Australia

A Filipino-born Catholic bishop was installed Thursday to lead Australia’s Diocese of Sandhurst, calling in his first homily for renewed evangelization and “courageous” leadership...

SB19’s Lollapalooza debut turns into nationwide celebration as watch parties draw fans

SB19's historic performance at Lollapalooza was not only witnessed by fans in Chicago but also by thousands of Filipinos who gathered at watch parties...

Marcos approves release of VP Duterte’s tax records to impeachment trial

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the release of Vice President Sara Duterte's tax records to the Senate in her impeachment trial, where one...

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ records biggest ‘Spider-Man’ opening day in Philippine box office

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has made a record-breaking debut in Philippine cinemas, posting the biggest opening day gross for a film in the “Spider-Man”...

Cancer patient’s heartfelt message touches Pinoy resto in Singapore

A Filipino restaurant in Singapore received a heartfelt note from a diner who was making the most of their gastronomic experience while undergoing chemotherapy. The...

Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations after BBC report

LOS ANGELES — Oscar-winning American actor Jared Leto on Wednesday denied sexual misconduct claims made by four women who told the BBC that the Hollywood star...

Months after fatal attack, Cats of McKinley shares update on Ghost’s case

The volunteer group that cared for the McKinley community cat Ghost shared an update on the feline's case three months after the tragic incident. Cats...

Pope Leo XIV: Use AI prudently because it can project ‘an unreal world’

Pope Leo XIV encouraged young people to use social media and artificial intelligence (AI) prudently because “they can immerse us in an unreal world.” In...

Makati security concerns rise following reports of alleged crimes

Concerns about security in Makati City grew online following reports of recent alleged criminal incidents in the area. On July 29, it was reported that...

Business group backs Pax Silica, calls for sovereignty protections

MANILA — The Philippines should pursue the Pax Silica initiative but safeguards are needed to protect the country's sovereignty and long-term interests, an influential business group said on...

VP Sara’s ‘hire a gunman’ remark stirs buzz amid gun violence discussion

"Sanay na sanay?" Such were the comments at Vice President Sara Duterte after she used hiring a gunman for P5,000 as an example while discussing gun...
Shipment to Canada

Philippines June trade deficit at $4.9 billion

MANILA — The Philippines posted a trade deficit PHTBAL=ECI of $4.9 billion for June, preliminary official data showed on Thursday. Imports PHIMP=ECI in June rose 19.6% from a year earlier to $13.7 billion, while exports PHEXP=ECIincreased by...

‘Anong convoy ba ‘yan?’: Gabriel Go calls out rider for urging motorist to commit...

Gabriel Go, head of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority's (MMDA) Special Operations Group-Task Force for Road Clearing, called out an individual who appeared to...

Bishop urges dialogue over P330-billion wind project, warns against ‘corporate greed’

A Catholic bishop in the northern Philippines is calling for dialogue and scientific study before a massive offshore wind project moves forward, warning that...