Outraged online users, ex-lawmaker urge DepEd to take action vs ‘child grooming’
A page dedicated to university memes calculated that a 60-year-old principal possibly had been in a relationship with his student-turned-wife since she was 15. According...
Philippines calls for urgency from China, ASEAN in negotiating South China Sea code
Marcos says parties must be genuine about easing tension
Talks on code of conduct painstakingly slow
ASEAN, South Korea upgrade strategic ties
Japan's...
What Pope Francis told Cardinal-elect David
A few days after being named a cardinal, Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan got his first piece of advice from Pope Francis: ‘Don’t...
Philippines trade deficit at $4.4 billion in August
MANILA — The Philippines posted a trade deficit PHTBAL=ECI of $4.375 billion for August, preliminary official data showed on Thursday.
Imports PHIMP=ECI in August increased 2.7% from a year earlier to $11.12 billion, while exports PHEXP=ECI barely rose 0.3% to $6.7...
‘Laging Kasama’: 7-Eleven marks 40th anniversary with video tribute for ‘everyday connections’
A convenience store chain touched the souls of the netizens with its anniversary video featuring a heartwarming bond between a father and son. 7-Eleven marked...
Pink for power: Araneta City blooms in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is being illuminated in pink with a blooming lineup of activities in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Carrying the theme “Bloom in Pink,”...
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing posts 31% rise in full-year profit, beats estimates
TOKYO — Japan's Fast Retailing 9983.T, owner of clothing brand Uniqlo, booked its third consecutive year of record earnings on Thursday, boosted by widened profit margins in...
St. ALi: Melbourne-origin coffee roaster opens 1st branch in Philippines
A crew-owned coffee brand is bringing aromatic coffee and flavorful dishes from Melbourne, Australia to Filipino tables. ST. ALi, a pioneer of specialty coffee founded...
Prepare your social media for the election − 3 tips to stay sane and...
As the presidential election approaches, the race is ramping up – including on social media. Although Meta reported in 2022 that only about 3%...
‘Star Wars’, ‘Batman’ and Bond items for sale at Propstore film auction
RICKMANSWORTH, England — From Yoda's cane to Clint Eastwood's duster coat in "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly", hundreds of items will go under...
Saudi Arabia narrowly fails to win seat on U.N. Human Rights Council
UNITED NATIONS — Saudi Arabia narrowly failed on Wednesday to win a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council, a blow to Riyadh's efforts to...
Bishop urges prayers for Filipino executed in Saudi Arabia
A Catholic bishop is calling for prayers after a Filipino national was executed for murder in Saudi Arabia. Bishop Ruperto Santos of the migrants’ pastoral...
Thailand’s baht gains most among Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar at 0205 GMT. Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
148.120
148.19
+0.05 Sing dlr
1.304
1.3037
-0.02 Taiwan dlr
32.175
32.22
+0.14 Baht
33.450
33.57
+0.36 Peso
57.040
56.829
-0.37 Rupiah
15610.000
15640
+0.19 Rupee
83.963
83.9625
0.00 Ringgit
4.277
4.285
+0.19 Yuan
7.065
7.0648
0.00 Change so far in...
MMDA cautions motorists vs wrong maneuvers after catching SUV’s illegal U-turn
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority reminded motorists of proper driving strategies after a sports utility vehicle was caught making an illegal maneuver at the...
New eats: What to expect at Korean pizzeria Eat Pizza’s first Manila branch
Annyeong and Mabuhay, Philippines! From South Korea, the original 10-inch pizza chain, Eat Pizza, finally opened its inaugural branch in the country, serving uniquely shaped...