Filipina seeks probe after discovering ‘marriage’ to Indian national
A 27-year-old woman had the shock of her life when she discovered the existence of a marriage certificate claiming she had been married to...
Burberry hopes ‘scarf bars,’ puffer jackets and classic styles can drive turnaround
Burberry to emphasize trench coats and scarves
Quilted coats, puffer jackets also a focus
New CEO says design team was siloed, aims for...
Pope Francis designates Ilocos Sur’s Assumption Shrine as minor basilica
Pope Francis has granted an 18th-century church in Ilocos Sur the title of minor basilica, recognizing its historical and cultural significance. The Archdiocesan Shrine and...
Pope Francis suggests international study into possible genocide in Gaza
Pope says there should be a careful study to see if criteria for genocide are met
Israel says accusations of genocide are baseless
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Trump’s cabinet: Who’s been picked, who’s in the running?
President-elect Donald Trump has made a flurry of picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking administration positions following his election victory.
Here are the early picks and top...
Big spiders flown in and declared as ‘hairclips’ intercepted by Customs
Spiders flown from Indonesia that were deceitfully declared as "hairclips" were confiscated by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Pampanga. The BOC-Port of Clark reported...
Cryptoverse: ‘Elation’ as bitcoin basks in Trump glow
Joe McCann was sitting in his Miami condo, eyes glued to screens flashing with bitcoin trades as the American election results rolled in.
"When the...
‘Instant ginhawa’: Pain relief brand unveils inhaler with carry string
What's better than inhalers? Those that come with carry strings! A pain reliever brand said that its inhaler can now be conveniently carried without fearing...
Philippines posts $724 million balance of payment deficit in October
MANILA — The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) position hit a deficit of $724 million in October, the central bank said on Tuesday, a reversal of the $3.526...
Thailand records 30.6 million foreign tourists so far this year, up 29% year-over-year
BANGKOK — Thailand recorded 30.6 million foreign tourist arrivals from January 1 to November 17 and they spent 1.43 trillion baht ($41.3 billion), the tourism ministry said on...
‘Icon na talaga’: Blackjacks meet ride-hailing app drivers who know 2NE1
Even ride-hailing drivers and riders are familiar with South Korean girl group 2NE1. Testimonies of some Pinoy "Blackjacks," the group's fandom name, encountering such individuals...
Australia police charge former radio show host Alan Jones with assault
SYDNEY — Australian police on Monday charged former radio show host Alan Jones with 24 assault and sexual touching offences, indictments that followed accusations in a...
‘Enchanting, frosty celebration’: How Okada Manila welcomed 2024 holidays
Baby, it’s cold outside—especially in Okada Manila, which officially kicked off the holiday season with the theme “Enchanting Crystal Winter” on Friday, November 15. Dubbed...
Philippines alliance will transcend administrations, Austin says
MANILA — United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday the U.S. alliance with the Philippines would transcend changes in administrations, as he reiterated his...
Marcos says discussed alliance in call with Trump
MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump discussed their countries' alliance and their desire to strengthen that deep relationship...