Macoy Dubs hilariously mistakes car for his ride-hailing booking

Content creator Macoy Dubs made his followers laugh after sharing how he accidentally got into the wrong car, thinking it was the one he...

Asian currencies muted, stocks mixed ahead of Trump’s inauguration

Rupiah hovers near 6-month low Rate decisions in Malaysia and Japan next week Singapore dollar set to snap 6-week losing streak China's yuan,...

KKR hires Goldman for selling stake in Philippine fintech Maya, sources say

SINGAPORE — Global investment firm KKR KKR.N has appointed Goldman Sachs GS.N for the sale of its significant minority stake in Philippine fintech company Maya, according to two sources with...

Country music superstar Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump’s inauguration

WASHINGTON — Country music superstar Carrie Underwood will perform "America the Beautiful" at U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, according to a copy of the program...

Rufa Mae Quinto’s reply to edited photo of herself in toga amuses Pinoys

An edited image of comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto in a graduation toga, with one of her comments from her surrender that was turned into...

UK targets ticket resellers with new rules to protect fans

LONDON — Britain last week said it wanted to clamp down on resellers who profit by snapping up tickets for big events and selling them on...

Pope Francis’ autobiography ‘Hope’ is out this week

“Hope,” the autobiography of Pope Francis, hit the shelves of Italian bookstores Tuesday and became on sale starting Jan. 16 in more than 100...

Philippines, UAE’s Masdar agree $15 billion renewable energy project

MANILA — United Arab Emirates state energy firm Masdar has signed a $15 billion renewable energy deal with the Philippines to develop solar, wind and battery energy storage...

Timeline: Israeli hostages — rescues, releases, ceasefire talks

Mediators gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a hostage release and Gaza ceasefire deal on Monday, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after...

Sampaguita vendor in viral video a legitimate student, Mandaluyong police says

The Mandaluyong City Police on Friday, January 17, debunked claims that the sampaguita vendor in the viral altercation incident at a mall in Metro Manila is...

‘Nothing comes close’: Juan Karlos, Zack Tabudlo, Adie kick off 2025 with fast food...

OPM artists Juan Karlos, Zack Tabudlo and Adie ushered in the new year with a collaboration for a fast food chain anthem. The OPM icons...

Pope Francis using sling after injuring forearm in fall

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis injured his right forearm after a fall in his residence on Thursday but did not suffer any broken bones and continued on with...

‘Twin Peaks’ creator and filmmaker David Lynch dies at 78

Directed 'Blue Velvet,' 'The Elephant Man', 'Mulholland Drive' Created disturbing, surreal works Considered one of most innovative of his generation LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK — David Lynch, the...
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Philippines, China pledge to seek common ground on South China Sea

MANILA — The Philippines and China agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite their disagreements in the South China Sea, their...

Maris Racal returns to social media with announcement of new song which ‘healed’ her

"I'm back." This was what actress-singer Maris Racal told her followers after a social media hiatus following the controversial leak of her conversations with onscreen pair,...