Kris Aquino returns to screens as Netflix’s new ‘C.H.I.K.A.’
Kris Aquino is returning to the spotlight in a new role, this time as Netflix’s resident content critic. The “Queen of All Media” was introduced...
Philippine economy posts slowest growth in five years in second quarter
First-half growth rate at 2.6%, below the government's 3.5% to 4.5% full-year target
Construction contracts 14.8% in second quarter, while investment shrinks 9.2%
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This week in food: New coffee spots, dining destinations, 8.8 deals and more
Filipino diners can look forward to new restaurant openings, coffee concepts, limited-time deals, and food trends as several brands rolled out updates this week. Here...
US seeks extradition of Philippines ‘Son of God’ preacher accused of sexual abuse
MANILA — The U.S. has requested the extradition of a Philippine celebrity pastor accused of sex trafficking and sexually abusing his followers, Philippine officials said...
‘P100K for renewal?’: Taft cafe shares impact of rising permit costs on small businesses
A coffee shop in Manila lamented having spent over P100,000 to renew its business permit in the city. El Latte Coffee, a small cafe business...
Philippines says value of Q2 farm and fisheries output up 2.9% yr/yr
MANILA — The Philippines' farm and fisheries production grew 2.9% by value in the second quarter from a year earlier to P452.22 billion ($7.4 billion), the...
‘Just a click away’: Budget bookstore chain expands to e-commerce platform
A budget bookstore chain announced it is now available on an e-commerce platform to make its offerings more accessible to customers. Booksale on Monday, August...
CCP flags fraudulent posts offering parts of its Pasay property for sale
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) on Wednesday, August 5, warned the public against fraudulent social media posts claiming that portions of the...
Canal+ says fourth ‘Paddington’ movie is in works
Canal+ CAN.L said that a fourth live-action Paddington film was in development, as the French pay-TV group seeks to strengthen its content slate with one of...
Chad Gammad stands by Apple David after age-gap jokes surface on post
Student-athlete Chad Gammad of the Letran Knights defended his girlfriend, PBA courtside reporter Apple David, from critics after dedicating a post to her on...
Who’s who: Meet the winners of YouTube Works Awards Philippines 2026
The names behind this year’s standout YouTube campaigns have been revealed, as brands and agencies took home honors at the YouTube Works Awards Philippines...
‘#NoToBSKEPostponement’ sparks pushback against bid to delay polls
Calls for the government to refrain from postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled for November have surfaced online following proposals to...
Disney’s ‘Toy Story 5’ fuels streaming business and merchandise sales for June quarter
Disney to sell 50% A+E stake to Hearst for estimated $1.2 billion cash proceeds
June-quarter adjusted earnings per share rise 28% to $2.06,...
Sassa Gurl addresses criticism over viral comments about another network’s artists
Content creator Sassa Gurl addressed online users who called her out for comments about artists from a different network during a media conference for...
As Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ draws global audiences, Sicily’s Favignana braces for film tourism
Permanent "Odyssey" exhibition planned at former tuna plant
Hotel operators hope film extends tourism into spring, avoiding a damaging visitor surge
Favignana has...