From legal action to ‘thank you’: Apple David edits post hinting at suing critics
PBA courtside reporter Apple David edited her post, which initially hinted at possible legal action against her critics, into a message expressing gratitude for...
Marcos proposes P7.2 trillion budget for 2027
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asked Congress on Tuesday to approve a 7.2 trillion-peso ($118.1 billion) budget for 2027, 6% higher than this year, as his...
What to watch in August 2026: Movies, series streaming and cinema releases
August brings a packed mix of big-screen adventures, horror, romance, returning favorites, Korean dramas, reality competition and plenty of family-friendly fun. Whether you're heading to...
Do we really need 10,000 steps a day?
You’ve probably heard that hitting 10,000 steps a day is the key to health and longevity. This magic number feels like a medical rule, handed...
‘That amount of trash is systemic.’: Trash-covered river in Baclaran sparks concern
A river near Baclaran Church turned into a sea of trash, raising concerns among Filipinos who saw garbage covering its waters. Pictures of the scene...
Philippine peso loses most among Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT. Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
159.180
159.3
+0.08 Sing dlr
1.280
1.2803
+0.02 Taiwan dlr
32.202
32.231
+0.09 Korean won
1415.700
1418.3
+0.18 Baht
32.975
32.99
+0.04 Peso
60.955
60.721
-0.38 Rupiah
17790.000
17750
-0.22 Rupee
95.300
95.3
0.00 Ringgit
4.092
4.088
-0.10 Yuan
6.745
6.7463
+0.02 Change so far in...
Philippine Readers & Writers Festival returns with Komikon partnership
Book lovers, aspiring writers, and comics fans will have plenty to explore as the Philippine Readers & Writers Festival (PRWF) returns with more than...
Jury selection begins for ex-gang leader charged with Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis accused of orchestrating drive-by shooting
Killing stemmed from hostilities between two LA street gangs
Shakur widely considered one of...
Supermarket shopper’s experience after card was rejected at checkout goes viral
An alleged unpleasant experience involving a supermarket customer's payment method caught the attention of Filipinos online. X (formerly Twitter) user @hoshieverytime shared on Sunday, August...
CBCP head urges Catholic schools to become ‘laboratories of synodality’
Catholic schools should become “laboratories of synodality” where young people are heard, trusted and given opportunities to lead, the head of the Catholic Bishops’...
‘Nakakagulat?’: NDRRMC text alerts spark debate amid complaints from some recipients
A debate over the sound of the emergency text alert from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has emerged online as Filipinos receive...
US not disengaging from Asia, seeks ‘partners, not protectorates,’ says Pentagon official
MANILA — The United States is not disengaging from Asia and is instead "digging in" to maintain a favorable balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, but...
Michelin Guide’s Gwendal Poullennec on expanding into new culinary territories
Founded at the start of the 20th century by French tire-makers, the Michelin Guide has evolved from being a practical handbook for motorists to...
‘Hinihintay niyong sagot’: Love Radio back on air after sign-off rumors
Listeners breathed a sigh of relief after learning that a popular FM radio station was entering a new chapter and not signing off for...
What BTS’ Grammy boycott tells us about the problem with ‘Asian pop’ as a...
K-pop supergroup BTS has announced that they will not be entering their music for the 2027 Grammy awards. The decision seems to be a...