Philippines approves tariff cut for rice, extends lower tariffs on some commodities
MANILA — A Philippine inter-agency panel led by the president has approved lower tariffs on some commodities to combat inflation and ensure ample supplies, a minister...
Spotted: Fan wears Oishi-inspired attire at TWICE’s Manila fan meet
A fan of the K-pop girl group TWICE dressed up as a snack during their fan meet in collaboration with a local snack brand...
AFP says troops acted professionally in South China Sea
MANILA — The Philippine military denied on Tuesday Chinese allegations that troops stationed on a grounded warship in the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China...
Officials order evacuation, urge caution after Kanlaon Volcano eruption
MANILA — Philippine authorities ordered the evacuation of residents living near a volcano in central Philippines on Tuesday following an eruption that sent a five km (three miles)...
Support pour in for Krishnah Gravidez after Miss Charm pageant withdrawal
Beauty queens threw support for Miss Charm Philippines bet Krishnah Gravidez who was the second contestant to withdraw from the Miss Charm pageant The beauty...
China says US plays ‘dishonorable role’ supporting Philippines in South China Sea
BEIJING — China said the United States has played an "extremely dishonorable role" in supporting and cooperating with the Philippines, using issues in the South China...
Ukraine to open embassy in Manila, says Zelensky
MANILA — Ukraine will open an embassy in Manila this year, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday in a bilateral meeting with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos...
Here’s how you can satisfy your Italian cravings in Metro Manila, visa-free
If planning a trip to Italy for a slice of pizza and pasta would hurt your wallet, here are three restaurants in Metro Manila...
Viral: Negros Occidental high school enrollees named Kemyruth, Nicki Minaj
(Updated June 5, 2024; 150 p.m.) Two names of enrollees of a national science high school in Negros Occidental went viral, with online users...
‘Divorce is an option’: Why personalities believe legal separation saves lives
Legal separation has been a recurring hot debate as celebrities and online users express their support for the ratification of absolute divorce in the...
Daisy Ridley says ‘Star Wars’ return feels ‘exciting and nerve-racking’
LONDON — Actor Daisy Ridley says reprising her role as Jedi hero Rey feels "exciting and nerve-racking" as she returns to the "Star Wars" franchise...
Japanese Film Fest 2024: Where to stream 23 entries for free
The organizers of the highly anticipated Japanese Film Festival provided more updates about the 23 free films Filipinos can stream through its website beginning this...
‘LGBT/Mayor Calay’: Pic of comfort room in Iloilo resurfaces as Pride Month commences
An old photo of a restroom with a name of then-Alimodian, Iloilo Mayor Calay Alonsabe was brought up online as Filipinos usher in the...
Global auditions are changing the ‘K’ in K-pop
K-pop giant JYP Entertainment recently launched VCHA, an all-female idol group composed entirely of members from Canada and the United States, who had passed...
Zelensky thanks Marcos for Philippine participation in Swiss peace conference
MANILA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday for Manila's participation in an upcoming peace summit in Switzerland later this...