U.S. backs Philippine forces in South China Sea with task force
Task force involves multiple lines of cooperation, official says
China increasingly vexed by U.S. role in South China Sea
U.S. support includes surveillance,...
Pope Francis announces 2025 canonizations for Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati during Jubilee celebrations
ROME— Pope Francis announced Wednesday that Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, two young Catholics beloved for their vibrant faith and witness...
Thai, Philippine shares lead Asian equities lower; rupiah drops
Rupiah at over 3-month low
Thailand stocks down 1.3%
India shares down over 1% Asian equities were mostly downbeat on Thursday, with shares in...
Pinoys’ reading comprehension in spotlight amid unusual comments on car maker’s post
Filipinos' reading comprehension was highlighted after a social media user noticed Pinoys' comments on an automobile manufacturer's Facebook post. A Facebook user shared his observation...
‘Holiday trail’: Christmas activities to enjoy this season at Ayala Malls
Gift-giving season is now here! As the Christmas carols jingle and festive lanterns light up, Ayala Malls welcomed the season with the Holiday Trail event,...
BSP governor says weak growth may spur rate cut
CEBU, Philippines — The Philippines' central bank governor said on Wednesday that weak growth may cause monetary authorities to cut rates.
The central bank may cut rates or pause...
Spotted: ‘Blue’s Clues & You’ star Joshua dela Cruz in Rizal’s Masungi Georeserve
Masungi Georeserve in a Facebook post announced that “Blue’s Clues & You!” host and Broadway star Joshua Dela Cruz visited the nature sanctuary in...
Philippines to bring home Mary Jane Veloso drug convict from Indonesia, eyes clemency
Plan is to grant Veloso clemency -foreign ministry
No timeline yet for Veloso's return
Mother worried for her safety in the Philippines MANILA/JAKARTA — A Philippine...
Bishop hopeful for transfer of Mary Jane Veloso to Philippines
A Catholic bishop is hopeful that the much-talked-about transfer of Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipino death row inmate in Indonesia, to a Philippine facility...
One Direction stars join mourners at Liam Payne’s funeral
AMERSHAM, England— The former members of boy band "One Direction" were among the mourners at the funeral of their band mate Liam Payne on Wednesday,...
DTI warns against rider’s viral change-keeping ‘hack’ for own gain
(Updated; Nov. 28, 3:16 p.m.) The Department of Trade and Industry reminded the public to give exact change after a rider went viral for exploiting...
Movie Review: ‘Wicked’ finally finds its screen magic, defying gravity and expectations
Bringing an immensely beloved musical to the screen is a daunting task, yet the film adaptation of "Wicked" exceeds cinematic expectations. This epic fantasy directed...
Here’s how to maintain healthy smartphone habits
What is the first thing you do in the morning after you awaken? Many people immediately check their phones for notifications of messages, alerts...
Jon M. Chu’s immersive and intimate ‘Wicked’ readies for release
LONDON — The worldwide premiere tour for "Wicked" landed in London on Monday for a final outing ahead of the musical film's release, with director Jon M. Chu...
Explainer: What comes next for Trump’s hush money criminal case?
NEW YORK — New York prosecutors this week are expected to tell a judge how they think President-elect Donald Trump's already decided criminal case should proceed in...