China’s navy perform first dual aircraft formation exercise in South China Sea
HONG KONG — China's aircraft carriers Liaoning and Shandong carried out dual aircraft carrier formation exercises for the first time in the South China...
November’s cinematic bests: What’s hitting Philippine cinemas soon
Already run out of movies to watch this month? Here is an early roundup of all the films that will definitely get you excited...
5 movie chains treat Pinoy horror fans to Halloween film fests
Five cinema chains are treating Pinoy horror fans this Halloween season with various offerings of scream-inducing flicks, from old Hollywood favorites to Asian horror...
‘Cemetiquette’: How to keep cemeteries trash-free this Undas
Several environmental activists and multi-national beauty queens have joined forces to advocate for a litter-free and eco-friendly Undas this year. The EcoWaste Coalition called for...
Chucky in crop top: Carlos Yulo’s Halloween costume earns attention
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo once again drew eyes for wearing a crop top in his Halloween costume as Chucky, a fictional serial...
Luce: Vatican unveils first anime mascot
In anticipation of the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year, centered on hope, forgiveness, and holy pilgrimages, the Catholic Church has unveiled its first-ever anime mascot. The...
Cebu police arrest ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Son Goku’ ahead of Halloween
Two content creators dressed as Spider-Man and Son Goku were summoned by the Highway Patrol Group in Central Visayas after going viral on social...
Indonesian rupiah, Singapore dollar dip slightly among flat Asian FX
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
153.480
153.41
-0.05 Sing dlr
1.323
1.3221
-0.07 Korean won
1379.900
1379.8
-0.01 Baht
33.770
33.76
-0.03 Peso
58.240
58.236
-0.01 Rupiah
15705.000
15690
-0.10 Rupee
84.078
84.0775
+0.00 Yuan
7.122
7.115
-0.10 Change so...
Cardinal-designate David calls for a ‘more welcoming Church’
ROME— The success of the just concluded Synod on Synodality hinges on the Church becoming more welcoming, even to non-Catholics, Cardinal-designate Pablo Virgilio David...
Karen Davila reacts to trending ‘TV Patrol’ blooper
Broadcast journalist Karen Davila reacted to a trending moment when she unintentionally walked behind fellow news anchor Noli de Castro during a live broadcast...
Accuser of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs cannot remain anonymous, judge rules
NEW YORK — A woman who accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her two decades ago cannot sue him without revealing her identity, a federal judge...
Did Paulo Avelino propose to Kim Chiu? Photo of actors on Facebook go viral
Did actor Paulo Avelino propose to actress Kim Chiu? A Facebook page posted an image of the actor kneeling on one knee before the actress,...
Retired Sorsogon bishop laid to rest
A retired bishop from the Sorsogon diocese was laid to rest Wednesday following a funeral Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Sorsogon...
PNP to investigate Duterte’s ‘death squad’ claims
Police say there will be 'no sacred cows' in their probe
Duterte long denied existence of death squad
War on drugs bore hallmarks...
Taiwan shuts down for arrival of strong Typhoon Kong-rey
Strong typhoon to make landfall on Taiwan's east coast
Financial markets shut, offices and schools closed
TSMC says does not expect significant impact TAIPEI — Taiwan...