2 churches elevated to national shrine status
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Saturday has designated two parish churches as national shrines. These churches are the Diocesan Shrine of...
Philippines, Japan sign defense pact amid South China Sea tensions
(Update 2 2:43 p.m.) The Philippines and Japan boosted their defense ties and signed a reciprocal access agreement (RAA) on Monday, saying they were seeking stability...
China anchors ‘monster ship’ in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says
MANILA— The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday that China's largest coastguard vessel has anchored in Manila's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South...
Bronny James (knee) to miss Lakers’ summer league game
Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Bronny James will miss the team's California Classic summer league game Sunday against the Golden State Warriors in San...
Philippines, Japan to sign landmark defense deal on Monday
MANILA (Updated 9:49 a.m.) — The Philippines and Japan will sign a defense agreement on Monday that will allow their military forces to visit each other's soil,...
Where to watch ‘Marupok A+’ inspired by viral Twitter thread on catfishing
A movie inspired by a viral catfishing thread that shocked Filipinos at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic will be shown exclusively in a...
‘LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines’ puts Pinoy comedy on spotlight
Streaming platform Prime Video is celebrating Filipino comedy through its Amazon Original series, “LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines,” that gives viewers a front-row seat...
New on the Menu: Lunch bundle, bottomless mojito offerings for ‘Fourth of July’ celebration
Filipinos can join in the celebration of the American holiday, "Fourth of July". An American diner last Thursday celebrated the United States’ Independence by releasing...
Footballer Yi-young Park is latest victim of BGC pickpockets
"Be safe, everyone." This was what South Korean professional footballer Yi-young Park said after he fell victim to pickpockets at financial hub Bonifacio Global City...
Chappell Roan in Manila?: Singer’s barefoot photo flocked by Filipino fans
Rising artist Chappell Roan gained the attention of Filipino fans after posting a photo of her barefoot and out on the streets of New...
Asian stocks, FX climb on US rate outlook ahead of payrolls data
South Korean stocks hit highest since Jan 2022
Taiwan stocks climb to record high
Inflation data from Taiwan, Thailand due later in the...
‘Island gurl time’: R’Bonney Gabriel names Siargao as ‘favorite island’
"Island gurl time." Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel finally fulfilled one of her desires to visit Siargao, one of the most famous tourist destinations in...
Philippines turned down US help amid South China Sea tensions — AFP chief
MANILA —The Philippines has turned down offers from the United States to assist operations in the South China Sea, after a flare-up with China over missions...
Rebranding, new game?: Speculations as 4 MPL players exit Blacklist
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports players Wise and Edward publicly announced that they are leaving the ML Professional League (MPL) team Blacklist International after Yue and Ohmyv33nus...
‘Unserious queen’: BLOOMs collate BINI Sheena’s quirky moments
BINI Sheena Catacutan is the girl group’s resident “kalog” queen, according to fans collectively called BLOOMs. With their recent three-day concert concluding, fans could not...