‘Boldly Filipino’ dishes to try at Siklab+

Food enthusiasts could enjoy another Filipino-style dining experience at Siklab+.  Siklab+ was the first homegrown restaurant of The Bistro Group, which is known to franchise...

Brazil’s Sergio Mendes who made bossa nova popular globally dies at 83

BRASILIA — Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes, who brought bossa nova to international audiences in the 1960s, died on Friday at the age of 83 in...

Super Typhoon Yagi kills four in Vietnam after casualties in China and Philippines

Yagi is Asia's most powerful storm this year Winds reach up to 160 kph as Yagi approached Vietnam Death toll stands at 22...

Who is ex-mayor Alice Guo and what is known about her arrest?

MANILA — Former Philippines mayor Alice Guo, accused of ties to Chinese criminal syndicates and money laundering, arrived in Manila on Friday on a chartered...
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Foodie alert: This fast food chain quietly opens coffee-focused subsection

A homegrown fast food chain soft launched a subsection that serves premium coffee, pastries, and snacks for those looking for a cafe experience. Facebook users...
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BLOOMs urged to donate extra sanitary pads amid BINI photocard promo

BINI fans, called BLOOMs, were asked to donate feminine products to evacuation centers or communities affected by Severe Tropical Storm Enteng (international name: Yagi)...

Rome considering limiting tourist access to Trevi Fountain

ROME  — Rome is considering limiting access to the Trevi Fountain, one of its busiest monuments, ahead of an expected bumper year for tourism in...

Meet VP Sara Duterte’s TikTok impersonator, ‘Inday Tasha’

She may not look exactly like Vice President Sara Duterte but the resemblance is uncanny. Called Inday Tasha, impersonator Tasha Geronda has garnered a following...

How fake Ozempic batch numbers help criminal groups spread dangerous drugs

Knock-off batch numbers provide easy way to circulate fake drugs Fake Ozempic with a batch number destined for Egypt found in at least...
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Boat for floodwaters? Bus line’s watercraft pics earn online buzz

A boat for floodwaters? A bus line got Filipinos intrigued after it posted pictures of a boat painted with its company name and logo on...

‘Hindi po yan celebrity’: ‘Celebrification’ of Alice Guo draws flak

Pictures and videos of officials smiling and being friendly with dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo following her arrest did not sit well with critics. However,...
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‘True love’: Did Ana Jalandoni post about getting back with Kit Thompson?

Did actress Ana Jalandoni post about getting back together with her ex-boyfriend actor Kit Thompson after their controversial breakup? Some social media pages have been...

Why are Pinoys dancing to Sarah Geronimo’s ‘Maybe This Time’?

You probably have this song stuck in your head right now. It is because Sarah Geronimo’s rendition of “Maybe This Time” released in 2016 has...

James Reid’s fans surprised by his new Tagalog single

Singer and record producer James Reid got his fans surprised with new Tagalog single, a mellow yet sweet pop-leaning release. Last August 30, the artist...

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies, days after boyfriend set her on fire

Cheptegei suffered burns to over 75% of her body Kenyan authorities investigate circumstances of her death Violence against sportswomen in Kenya in the...