Philippines posts P171.2 billion budget deficit in February
MANILA — The Philippine government reported on Tuesday a budget deficit of P171.2 billion ($2.84 billion) for February, down slightly by 0.14% year on year.
The figure...
Coast Guard rescues drunken beachgoer struggling in surf in Cagayan
In a heroic moment, the Coast Guard rescued a drunken beachgoer struggling in the surf in the Philippines. Footage shows emergency responders rushing into choppy...
How might the Strait of Hormuz be reopened? Here are 3 scenarios
The Strait of Hormuz crisis has reached a critical juncture. President Donald Trump has demanded Iran reopen the strait or the United States will...
Fuel theft alert: P10,000 worth of diesel siphoned from parked truck in QC
Filipinos cautioned each other to be wary of similar crimes following reports that fuel was siphoned from a parked vehicle in Quezon City. Reports said...
Church, partners install artificial reefs off Cebu to boost fish stocks
Church leaders and community partners on Monday installed cement artificial reefs off Bantayan Island, launching a marine restoration effort aimed at reviving declining fish...
Antipolo coffee shop to sponsor fuel for at least 80 riders, tricycle drivers
A coffee shop in Antipolo City is giving free fuel to 81 motorcycle riders and tricycle drivers at a Petro Gazz station on Tuesday...
Fuel price surge pushes Philippine inflation above BSP target
MANILA — The Philippines’ annual inflation rate accelerated more than expected in March, breaching the central bank’s 2% to 4% target range, driven largely by a...
Before ‘I do’: New film ‘The Drama’ questions love, truth, what couples hide
A new film explores the uncertainties that can surface before long-term commitment, focusing on how relationships are shaped by truth, perception and personal history.
"The...
Philippine annual inflation quickens to 4.1% in March
MANILA — Philippine annual inflation picked up more than expected in March due mainly to rising transport costs, the statistics agency said on Tuesday. The consumer...
‘Pagpapahirap ng Saja Boys?’: Soldiers in Korean attire on religious float draw attention
Korean soldiers wth Jesus Christ? A religious float in Baliwag, Bulacan during a Holy Week procession drew attention after the soldier figures were spotted dressed...
Artemis II moon crew flies farther than humans have ever gone before
Crew reaches record distance of 252,756 miles from Earth
Astronauts spent six hours surveying far side of moon
Artemis II mission a key step...
‘Parang nag-narrate’: Prayer recording during Holy Week procession sparks buzz
A Good Friday procession in Bulacan drew attention after claims that artificial intelligence (AI) was used to recite prayers during what is traditionally a...
Language gap? Pinoy TikTok users’ mix-up over onion, sibuyas sparks literacy concern
Comments by Filipino TikTok users, seemingly unaware that “onion” is the English term for “sibuyas,” have drawn concern among some social media users. An online...
HBO Max brings ‘Euphoria’ to Coachella with late-night Season 3 premiere
LOS ANGELES — HBO Max will air the third and final season premiere of "Euphoria" on Sunday, April 12, at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts...
Backlash mounts over video of youths allegedly abusing pregnant cats in Tarlac
Trigger Warning: Contains descriptions of alleged animal cruelty An online uproar followed online after a video showed young individuals allegedly abusing pregnant cats by placing...