‘Wicked’ director wants fans to see characters soar
LOS ANGELES — Jon M. Chu, the director behind the musical film “Wicked”, felt pressure from both himself and the rest of the team at Universal...
Pope Francis names new Tarlac bishop
Pope Francis on Sunday appointed Bishop Roberto Mallari to fill the vacant diocese of Tarlac, transferring him from the San Jose diocese in Nueva...
Factbox: Final minutes of Jeju Air flight before South Korea’s deadliest air disaster
A South Korean Jeju Air passenger jet crashed on landing at Muan International Airport on Sunday, killing 179 people in the country's deadliest air disaster.
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How much time should you spend sitting versus standing? New research reveals the perfect...
People have a pretty intuitive sense of what is healthy – standing is better than sitting, exercise is great for overall health and getting...
Most Asian currencies subdued heading towards year-end; South Korean markets rise
US Treasury yields, strong dollar weigh on emerging Asia FX
South Korean won, shares edge higher after Friday's sharp fall
Indonesian rupiah up...
Marcos signs into law record P6.33 trillion budget for 2025
MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the 2025 budget into law on Monday, saying a planned 10% increase in government spending to a record...
Why sending a belated gift is not as bad as you probably think −...
If finding the right present and making sure the recipient gets it on time leaves you feeling anxious, you’re not alone. More than half...
Experts question bird strike as cause of deadly South Korean airliner crash
Uncertainties surround the deadliest crash on South Korean soil, experts said on Sunday, questioning initial suggestions that a bird strike might have brought down Jeju Air 089590.KS flight...
Jimmy Carter, former US president and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, dead at 100
Beat Ford in 1976, lost by landslide to Reagan in 1980
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Iran hostage crisis consumed last 444...
Fiery plane crash kills 179 in worst airline disaster in South Korea
Video shows plane skidding without landing gear before exploding
Jeju Air flight was carrying 181 people from Bangkok
Two crew members rescued from...
Pepe Diokno explains inspiration behind bringing MMFF entry ‘Isang Himala’ to cinema
"Winasak niya ako." This was how award-winning filmmaker Pepe Diokno described his Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry for this year, "Isang Himala." The director, on...
Philippines’ financial markets closed from Dec. 30 to Jan. 1 for holidays
MANILA — The Philippines' financial markets will be closed from Monday, Dec. 30 to Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 for national holidays. Trading will resume on Thursday, Jan....
‘Ramdam ko siya’: Jodi Sta. Maria amuses with reaction to bills statement
Actress Jodi Sta. Maria amused Filipinos with her reaction to the arrival of this month's credit card bills. The actress on Thursday, December 26, posted...
Switching off from work can be difficult but taking a proper break is good...
It’s never been easier to stay connected to work. Even when we’re on leave, our phones and laptops keep us tethered. Many of us...
South Korea’s parliament impeaches acting president Han, as Yoon goes on trial
Ruling party boycotts vote for Han impeachment
Finance Minister Choi says Han impeachment would damage economy
Won currency at lowest since March, 2009
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