Cannes festival director laments focus on controversies rather than cinema
CANNES — Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Fremaux lamented on Monday an increased focus in recent years on political and social issues in the movie industry,...
Pope Francis says US Catholic conservatives have ‘suicidal attitude’
Pope Francis said his conservative critics within the Roman Catholic Church in the United States are trapped in a "suicidal attitude," according to an...
How Arshie Larga feels about joining Forbes 30 under 30 Asia Class of 2024
"Para akong nanalo sa lotto, hahahaha!" This was how pharmacist and content creator Arshie Larga reacted after learning of his inclusion in the Forbes 30...
What if companies rewarded employees for their failures?
A growing number of companies are encouraging their employees to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams in-house — a trend known as intrapreneurship. Some managers do...
What is it about Gaza? Wars are raging around the world, so why are...
University campuses around the world have become the site of tiny tent cities in recent weeks, with student activists protesting the ongoing conflict in...
Victoria’s Secret fashion show set for a comeback after six-year gap
The popular annual runway show from Victoria's Secret, featuring supermodels with jewel-encrusted bras and angel wings, will be back this fall season after a...
Elon Musk ordered to testify again in US SEC probe of Twitter takeover
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal court ordered on Tuesday that Elon Musk must testify again in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's investigation into his...
Comelec faces backlash for suggesting voters check candidate qualifications
The role of the Commission on Elections was questioned by Filipinos after it urged voters to do a deep dive on electoral candidates amid...
Rundown: Japanese Film Fest 2024 movies you can stream for free
Cinephiles and lovers of Japanese culture can start binge-watching movies for this year's edition of the famous Japanese Film Festival next month. Organizers of the...
CBCP head seeks peaceful solution to WPS dispute
A civilian-led supply mission to the West Philippine Sea has received backing from the head of Catholic bishops’ leadership, who urged a peaceful resolution...
King Charles unveils his first portrait since coronation
LONDON — Britain's King Charles on Tuesday unveiled the first official portrait of himself since his coronation last May. The portrait by artist Jonathan Yeo depicts...
BSP says its less hawkish stance may put pressure on peso
(Updated, 11:29 a.m.) MANILA — The Philippine central bank's less hawkish stance may put pressure on the peso but that has not happened yet, its...
Video edit showing print ads featuring Maja Salvador amuses netizens
A video posted by a TikTok user amused Filipinos for featuring several print advertisements of a hair product which was endorsed by actress Maja...
‘Are you on OnlyFans?’: R’Bonney Gabriel shares encounter while in BGC
Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel shared that she was approached by someone in the Bonifacio Global City who asked if she was on the...
Meta restores Facebook posts by Malaysian media on PM Anwar’s meeting with Hamas
KUALA LUMPUR — Meta Platforms has restored Facebook posts by Malaysian media covering Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's meeting this week with a Hamas leader, saying...