Int’l fans simp over Fil-Canadian Manny Jacinto amid new ‘Star Wars’ series
Filipino-Canadian actor Manny Jacinto is winning many people’s hearts online with his role in the new sci-fi thriller series “The Acolyte”. Manny, who was first...
Homegrown bookstore shocks Pinoys with new ‘bookworm’ commercial
A local bookstore has taken the word "bookworm" quite literally in its latest back-to-school ad. A video advertisement of National Bookstore titled "Ang Lihim Ni...
For World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis urges Christians to ‘be friends of...
Ahead of the eighth observance of the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis in June urged Christians around the world to share in...
Japan, Philippines defense pact negotiations nearing conclusion, ambassador says
MANILA — Negotiations between Japan and the Philippines for a Reciprocal Access Agreement on defense and security are close to conclusion, Tokyo's ambassador to Manila said...
Philippine inflation slows in June, boosts chances of Q3 rate cut
MANILA (Updated 3:12 p.m.) — Philippine annual inflation slowed in June for the first time in five months, on a slower increase in utility costs,...
Remembered by our pets: More animals are getting a mention in obituaries
Animals occupy many different roles in our lives. Some consider them members of the family, while others appreciate the reminder to take daily walks. From...
Catholic meme page’s post about St. Anthony of Padua earns laughs
A Catholic meme page's post about St. Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of lost things, went viral among Filipinos. The Facebook page "PRO DEO...
‘I’ve always got me’: Mobile Legends icon Ohmyv33nus exits Tier One, Blacklist
Well-known esports player Ohmyv33nus has left esports company Tier One Entertainment and team Blacklist International. In a Facebook post early July 4, Ohmyv33nus expressed her belief that...
DENR, Masungi Foundation trade barbs over georeserve protection after DiCaprio’s call
Masungi Georeserve Foundation (MGF) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) engaged a heated discourse on the protection of Masungi Georeserve in Baras,...
China committed to peaceful development, defensive policy, says Chinese foreign ministry
BEIJING— China is committed to peaceful development and a defensive policy, and does not pose a threat, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said...
Asian stocks, currencies rise on U.S. rate cut bets
Taiwan shares hit record high
Singapore stocks at highest level in over 2 yrs
Investors eye basket of data, due Friday Asian currencies gained...
Rundown: Gadget, food, shopping deals you can enjoy this July
Get ready for the big price slashes for gadgets, food and e-commerce brands this month. OPPO, Shopee and Lazada are some of the brands and...
China took law enforcement measures in South China Sea to protect sovereignty, says foreign...
BEIJING— China took enforcement measures to protect its sovereignty in the South China Sea after Philippine provocations, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said...
A pop concert and serial killer: M. Night Shyamalan thrills in upcoming film ‘Trap’
Attending pop concerts is supposed to be a fun experience. But in M. Night Shyamalan's upcoming psychological thriller, it is anything but that. "Trap" is the...
Bishop hits ‘harassment’ of Palawan islanders over resort dispute
A Catholic bishop has deplored the ‘harassment’ of island villagers in southern Palawan, who risk losing their land to a proposed high-end resort. Bishop Socrates...