Fuel spike, inflation cause postponement of youth conference
A major national gathering of Catholic youth leaders has been postponed, citing surging fuel prices and inflation. Bishop Antonio Marcelino Maralit Jr. of San Pablo,...
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice, likeness to ward off AI deepfakes
Pop star files applications covering two audio clips and a stage photoTrademarks may fill copyright law gap - AI mimicking voices without copying...
Radio host Laila Chikadora to step away from radio after more than 25 years
Radio personality Laila Chikadora announced she will step away from radio broadcasting after more than two decades on air, marking what she described as the “end...
Philippines and US stage counter-landing drills with allies near South China Sea
Philippines, US, conduct drills on strategic island
Exercises near South China Sea part of annual 'Balikatan' programme
This year's Balikatan the biggest ever,...
How to vote for the Philippines in the World Travel Awards 2026
The Philippines has been nominated in multiple categories at the World Travel Awards 2026 as global voting for the international tourism awards program opens.
Among...
Manila archdiocese launches biodiesel drive using used cooking oil
Used cooking oil from kitchens is being recast as a potential climate solution as the Manila archdiocese pushes a biodiesel recycling drive across the...
How to build healthier daily habits, according to Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff
Actress Anne Curtis and culinary content creator Erwan Heussaff are encouraging Filipinos to adopt small, consistent lifestyle habits to improve long-term health.
The couple shared...
US grants extension to import Russian oil, says Philippines
MANILA — The United States has granted the Philippines' request to extend a waiver to purchase Russian oil and petroleum products, the Philippine energy department said on...
‘KUYAAAAAAAAA’: Tonet Jadaone amuses netizens with funny request to ride-hailing driver
Filmmaker Antoinette “Tonet” Jadaone amused online users with a story about her encounter with a ride-hailing app driver, where she made a request. The film...
Bishop warns of risks as Paracale gold project faces Church opposition
PARACALE, Camarines Norte — A proposed gold mining project in this small coastal town is drawing opposition from the Catholic Church, with a bishop...
April food updates: New menus, desserts, aespa named brand ambassador
Food brands across the Philippines rolled out new menu items and expansion moves in April, with updates across restaurant dining, fast food, alongside a...
Rob Reiner’s son Jake describes ‘living nightmare’ after parents’ murder
Jake Reiner pays tribute to parents Rob and Michelle Reiner
Brother Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty to murders
Nick Reiner due in...
How a simple device helps birds survive extreme heat in Philippine cities
A project seeking to encourage wider adoption of a simple water collection device is proposing the use of air conditioner condensation to help birds...
Meta and Microsoft have joined the tech layoff tsunami – but is AI really...
Meta and Microsoft are the latest software companies to announce big cuts to their global workforce. Both companies are also making big investments in...
Worker dies during stage assembly for Shakira concert in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO — A worker died on Sunday after being injured during the assembly of a stage for a public concert featuring Colombian pop star...