‘Best gift to myself’: Philippines’ Villegas wins on birthday

PARIS  — Philippines boxer Aira Villegas celebrated her 29th birthday in style by beating Roumaysa Boualam on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the flyweight...
Leon Marchand

What’s happening on Day Seven of Paris Games on Friday

PARIS — Stade de France's purple track will stage Paris Games athletics' competition on Friday as the world record holder takes on the defending Olympic champion in the men's 10,000...
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Pinoys call out ‘contradicting’ statements released by network on Sandro Muhlach issue

A TV network was questioned for its statement involving the eldest of actor-businessman Niño Muhlach, whose son was allegedly sexually abused by two independent...

Archbishop to youth ministers: Be beacons of hope to suffering people

A Catholic official last month called on youth ministry workers and volunteers to become heralds of hope, especially to those ignored by society. Archbishop Rex...

Ayala explores minority stake sale in AC Health, sources say

SINGAPORE — Ayala Corp AC.PS, the Philippines' oldest conglomerate, is exploring selling a minority stake in Ayala Healthcare Holdings (AC Health) in a potential deal that...

Korean Air cuts hot cup noodles in economy as turbulence rises

SEOUL — Korean Air 003490.KS will stop serving instant cup noodles, a popular snack in Korea known as ramyeon that requires boiling water, on its long-haul flights,...
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‘Caloy and his baonan’: Carlos Yulo trends for plastic container at Paris Olympics

Gymnastics sensation Carlos Yulo trended online after Filipinos spotted him using a plastic container instead of bags for powdered chalk in his performances. The 24-year-old...

BSP flags possible 25 bps rate cut in August

MANILA — The Philippines central bank governor said on Wednesday a 25 basis points rate cut in August remains possible as inflation is expected to...

‘Twisters’ alludes to real-life dangers of chasing storms

In its recent opening weekend, Twisters marked the biggest start ever for a natural disaster movie with US$80.5 million in North American box office...
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Philippines, US navies hold joint exercise in South China Sea

MANILA — The Philippines and United States navies conducted a joint maritime exercise in the South China Sea on Wednesday, the Philippine armed forces said. The two...

US is not a party to South China Sea issue, says Chinese foreign ministry

BEIJING — A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that the United States is not a party to South China Sea issues and...
MRT3 Train

DOTr shares MRT-3 station map with guides for door directions

Passengers of the Metro Rail Transit-Line 3 (MRT-3) will now have an easier journey with a guide that helps them see the train doors...

‘The Boys’ prequel ‘Vought Rising’ announced at Comic-Con

SAN DIEGO — A prequel of the Prime Video AMZN.O series "The Boys," called "Vought Rising," was announced at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday and will star Jensen Ackles and Aya...

Foreign actors will seek to influence reshaped U.S. presidential race, says intelligence officer

WASHINGTON — U.S. foes targeting November's election with influence operations are expected to adapt to presidential contest developments, a U.S. intelligence official said on Monday, in an...

Olympics: What’s happening on Day Six of Paris Games on Thursday

PARIS — All eyes return to Bercy Arena at the Paris Games on Thursday where American Simone Biles bids to add to her monumental medal haul, while the much-anticipated athletics...