Chinese language newspaper celebrating Alice Guo’s mayoral victory earns buzz
Newspapers written in Chinese featuring Bamban Mayor Alice Guo of Tarlac being celebrated for her 2022 election victory sparked conversations about her background. Facebook user...
Negros bishop urges community action as path to peace
Amid what he called “persistent unrest” in Negros Island, a Catholic bishop has called for ‘practical steps’ to foster the peacebuilding at the grassroots...
Chinese COVID whistleblower due for release after 4 years in jail
Authorities in China were expected on Monday to release a citizen journalist jailed for four years after she documented the early phases of the...
China denies Philippine report of ‘artificial island’ in disputed waters
MANILA/BEIJING— The Philippines said on Monday that it would keep a closer guard on reefs, shoals and islets in its exclusive economic zone in the South China...
Leni Robredo spotted in real-life location of famous desktop wallpaper
Former Vice President and Angat Buhay chair Leni Robredo last Thursday shared photos of her trip to Arizona for a reunion, with stops at...
Pandemic treaty talks will go on after missed deadline, some progress, WHO says
LONDON — Talks to draw up a global pact to help fight future pandemics have ended without a draft agreement by the expected deadline, but progress...
‘Baby Reindeer’: Fans will always go sleuthing so real people must be better protected
Baby Reindeer, the autobiographical Netflix series about one comedian’s experience of stalking, has consistently been in the streamer’s top ten most-watched since its release....
Airbnb forecasts weaker Q2 revenue despite robust demand for international travel
Airbnb ABNB.O reported a higher quarterly profit on Wednesday but forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations, sending shares of the vacation rental company down 8%...
Philippines to look into reports of ‘illegal’ acts of diplomatic officials
MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs will look into reports of "illegal and unlawful activities" by diplomatic officials, and take necessary action in line with...
SB19 works with acclaimed producers for summer anthem ‘Moonlight’
Wondering why SB19'S latest single, summer anthem "Moonlight," is extremely catchy and danceable? The P-pop powerhouse is back with another hit following the global smash...
OceanaGold Philippines’ shares decline in early trades on market debut
MANILA — Gold miner OceanaGold Philippines Inc's OGP.PSshares fell as much as 6% below their initial public offering (IPO) price in the first 15 minutes of trading on...
Pope Francis on Mother’s Day: Let us pray also for mothers in heaven
VATICAN— On Mother’s Day, Pope Francis entrusted all mothers to the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking everyone to remember to also pray for all the...
Vice Ganda lauded for raising societal issues in viral ‘Piliin mo ang Pilipinas’ entry
"It's Showtime" host and comedian Vice Ganda once again proved that she is the “Unkabogable” queen of Philippine media with her entry for the “Piliin...
Philippine coast will block China reclamation at disputed shoal, official says
MANILA (Updated 3:08 p.m.) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is committed to sustaining a presence in a disputed area of the South China Sea...
‘Hind’s Hall’ is Macklemore’s bold new pro-Palestine anthem. What might it actually achieve?
Last week American rapper Macklemore released a new track, Hind’s Hall, which has gained a lot of attention because of its explicitly political nature. The...