CBCP head calls for more Church transparency, accountability
The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines opened a seminar on transparency and accountability Tuesday, urging a shift toward mutual trust...
Asian currencies weaken on Trump tariff worries, Fed policy in focus
Thai baht falls 0.4%
Yuan down 0.4%; China Jan manufacturing activity hits 5-month low
Traders await Fed policy decision Thailand's baht slipped the most...
‘Gwapo ng boses’: Jake Zyrus stuns social media with ‘Good Luck, Babe’ cover
Singer Jake Zyrus' cover of Chappell Roan's breakout song "Good Luck, Babe!" impressed online users, many of whom claimed it was the first time...
Disaster fatigue: battered by storms and out of compassion
Asia is most disaster-prone region in world
Typhoons batter buildings - and mental health
No immunity to trauma - 'not even doctors' MANILA (Thomson...
‘Beware of fake news’: PCG denies recruitment for personnel ongoing
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) warned Filipinos against fake Facebook accounts claiming to share information about recruitment to the force. The PCG said that its...
Philippines comic book takes battle for South China Sea to children
MANILA — The Philippines launched a comic book on Friday in its fight against what it called distorted narratives about maritime rights in the disputed South...
Seafarers charity hails release of 17 Filipinos taken hostage in Yemen
Stella Maris-Philippines is celebrating the safe return of 17 Filipino seafarers who were held captive in Yemen for more than a year. The crew members...
Philippines suspends South China Sea survey after China’s ‘harassment’
MANILA — The Philippines said on Saturday it has suspended a scientific survey in the South China Sea after two of its fisheries vessels faced "harassment"...
‘Not to inspire but to brag’: Ramon Bautista amuses for flexing less obvious item...
Car enthusiast Ramon Bautista earned laughs after flexing a less conventional item in a photo of him with a luxury sports utility vehicle at...
Queens of Pinoy rock Kitchie, Barbie, Acel, Aia, Hannah, Lougee reunite anew to mark...
The queens of Pinoy rock, who defined an iconic era in music, are making their comeback. OPM icons Acel Bisa, Aia de Leon, Barbie Almabis,...
Clothing brand spotlights versatile, must-have wide-fit jeans for 2025
Retail company UNIQLO Philippines hosted an exclusive fitting event for online personalities and media members at Xception in Makati last Thursday, January 16, offering...
Carla Abellana jokes about migrating after learning content creators’ pay abroad
Kapuso actress Carla Abellana joked about considering migration after discovering the earnings of content creators in other countries. The "Widow's War" star on Thursday, January...
Philippines unlikely to hit 2024 growth target after typhoons disruption, NEDA chief says
MANILA — The Philippines may have likely missed its growth target last year due to economic disruption from a spate of typhoons in the last three...
U.S. Typhon missile to stay in Philippines for now, top security official says
MANILA — The U.S. military's Typhon launchers which can fire multi-purpose missiles up to thousands of kilometers will stay in the Philippines for the time being,...
Brazilians jubilant at ‘I’m Still Here’ historic Oscar nomination for best picture
SAO PAULO — As the long-awaited Oscar nominations were released on Thursday, Brazilians flooded social media cheering and celebrating every mention of "I'm Still Here" -...