BSP sees December inflation at 2.3% to 3.1%
MANILA — The Philippines' annual inflation rate was likely to be within a 2.3% to 3.1% range in December, with full-year inflation averaging 3.2%, the central bank...
TV viewership for NBA Christmas games up 84% from last year
The NBA's television ratings have been a source of consternation this season, but the league cooked up some Christmas magic on Wednesday. The NBA's five-game...
Viral: ‘Darren Espantaho’ spotted commuting
Have you spotted a scarecrow commuting? That's none other than, Espantaho. Quantum Films, producer of the Metro Manila Film Festival entry "Espantaho", shared a Facebook reel...
Saudi executions rose sharply in 2024
Execution figure almost doubles from last year
People convicted of non-lethal crimes among those executed
Rights groups accuse kingdom of using torture
Saudi...
‘Best in overacting’: Young cat’s expression before vaccination amuses Filipinos
A small cat's reaction to being vaccinated with rabies as part of a non-profit organization's initiative drew laughs from the online community. The Youth for...
China urges Philippines to return to ‘peaceful development’
BEIJING — China's foreign ministry on Thursday urged the Philippines to return to "peaceful development", saying Manila's decision to deploy a U.S. medium-range missile system in...
Most Asian forex, stock markets trend lower in holiday-thinned trade
S.Korean won hits lowest level since March 2009
Indian rupee hits lifetime low
Thai baht down 0.3%, Chinese yuan near 13-month low Most emerging...
HIV breakthrough: Drug trial shows injection twice a year is 100% effective against infection
A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis drug gives young women...
Blind filmmaker hopes to blaze a trail for artists with disabilities
LONDON — British actor and filmmaker Adam Morse used to keep his blindness secret, fearful of the reaction he would get when pitching for projects.
Years later,...
Biden, Trump send different Christmas
Biden urges unity and reflection in Christmas video
Trump shares politically focused posts, aims at China,'Radical Left'
Polarization in US has worsened in...
‘Naalala ko lahat ng utang mo’: How Vice Ganda reacted to ‘And the Breadwinner...
"And the Breadwinner Is" lead star Vice Ganda responded to a review of their entry to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. On Christmas Day,...
Luigi Mangione isn’t the first high-profile alleged killer venerated by the public
The ongoing social media commentary about the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is not, given the state of contemporary society, entirely surprising....
Rome completes marquee project in contentious city overhaul for Catholic Holy Year
Vatican expects 32 million tourists for Holy Year
Rome overhaul cost estimated at 3.7 billion euros
Construction frenzy has angered residents and recent...
Japan Airlines hit by cyberattack, causing some delays to its flights
TOKYO — Japan Airlines (JAL) 9201.T said on Thursday it was hit by a cyberattack that caused delays to some domestic and international flights.
The attack began at 7:24 a.m. (2224...
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis calls for talks to end Ukraine war
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis in his Christmas message on Wednesday called for talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the war that followed Moscow's full-scale invasion two...