‘Parang laro-laro lang’: New aliases in VP Sara’s confidential funds draw outrage online
The latest revelations in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial have sparked a fresh wave of online reactions after more aliases tied to the...
Fake quote card falsely attributed to Alex Eala circulates amid online speculation over green...
A fake quote card falsely attributed to Filipino tennis star Alex Eala is making the rounds on social media, with some users mistaking it...
Church’s social action arm raises concerns over Pax Silica hub
The Catholic Church’s social action and advocacy arm has come out against a U.S.-backed plan to build a large AI and semiconductor hub on...
‘The Philippines is a Spidey country’: Spider-Man characters take over Naga mall
Spider-Man didn’t just swing onto the big screen, he took over a mall in Naga City. SM City Naga transformed into a real-life Spider-Verse as...
South Korean won, Philippine peso strengthen most among muted Asian forex
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar at 0214 GMT. Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
156.520
157.57
+0.67 Sing dlr
1.281
1.2818
+0.08 Taiwan dlr
32.356
32.292
-0.20 Korean won
1428.500
1435.5
+0.49 Baht
33.320
33.40
+0.24 Peso
61.028
61.213
+0.30 Rupiah
17970.000
17990
+0.11 Rupee
95.380
95.38
0.00 Ringgit
4.084
4.083
-0.02 Yuan
6.751
6.7525
+0.02 Change so far...
Rare Mindanao bleeding-heart pigeons spotted in Mount Hamiguitan after years
A pair of Mindanao bleeding-heart pigeons has been documented in the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary in Davao Oriental for the first time in...
Holcim to sell Philippines unit to China’s Huaxin in $807 million deal
Proceeds to fund M&A, further investment in existing business
Sale expected to complete in first half of 2027
Biggest disposal since $1 billion...
‘Bida-bida talaga’: Jollibee mascot steals spotlight online during ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ London premiere
A behind-the-scenes video from the UK premiere of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has amused fans after the well-loved Filipino fast food chain mascot was...
Caritas PH challenges Marcos’ nuclear energy push
Nuclear power won’t solve the Philippines’ electricity crisis, the Catholic Church’s social justice arm said, pushing back against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ‘s renewed...
Philippines defends efforts to put China-linked education programs under more scrutiny
MANILA — The Department of National Defense said on Friday that foreign state-backed academic and cultural exchange programs needed to be put under greater scrutiny, amid...
Official Seoul World Youth Day song to be released August 3
With roughly one year to go before World Youth Day (WYD) in Seoul, South Korea, in 2027, organizers have announced the launch dates for...
One-eyed community cat run over at McKinley Hill pedestrian crossing
Content warning: Contains descriptions of animal death Motorists were urged to brake for animals after a one-eyed community cat in McKinley Hill, Taguig City, was killed...
Cebu archbishop holds up Alex Eala as role model for youth
A Cebu archbishop urged young Filipinos to value character above trophies and fame, pointing to tennis star Alex Eala as an example of humility,...
Apple David, Chad Gammad’s 2015 photos resurface amid age gap discussion
Filipinos unearthed old photos of PBA courtside reporter Apple David and collegiate basketball player Chad Gammad amid discussions about their age difference. The discussion came after...
Dizon’s Davao dike inspection draws comments on city’s ‘Singapore-like’ image
The dismayed remarks of Secretary Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Vince Dizon about an incomplete flood control project in Davao City drew attention of Filipinos. The...