‘Toy Story 5’ pits traditional toys vs a tablet. In real life, families can...

"Toy Story 5" will be released in cinemas this Wednesday (Philippines), Thursday (gobally). The latest installment of the film franchise addresses a dilemma many...

Coffee shop chain apologizes for customer’s alleged experience with ‘rude’ staff

A Malaysian coffee shop chain issued an apology after a customer shared their dining experience at one of its outlets, which allegedly involved "rude"...

Older, not wiser ‘Jackass’ crew reunite for final emotion-filled film

Film mixes new footage with unseen moments from the past 25 years Paramount Pictures starts the movie's global theatrical rollout on June 25 ...

Rescue clip of Baterbonia raises questions: ‘What happened during those critical minutes?’

Filipinos weighed in on the latest footage released by the Aurora Provincial Police Office which showed the rescue efforts for Atenean student-athlete Rene Baterbonia during...
Plastic waste

Questions are being raised about microplastics studies – here’s what’s solid science and what...

Over the past few years, studies have suggested that plastic particles from bottles, food packaging and waste have been detected in human blood, lungs,...

Divine Divas headline Pride Month drag celebration on June 19

A Pride Month celebration on June 19 will spotlight performances from the Divine Divas, featuring Viñas Deluxe, Brigiding, Precious Paula Nicole and Bombading. "As Pride takes...

Indigenous Taiwanese to paddle to the Philippines reconnecting long-lost route

ORCHID ISLAND, Taiwan — A group of indigenous Taiwanese left on Monday to paddle to the Philippines on a hand-built wooden canoe across the Bashi Channel,...

‘Serious failure’: Days-long BPI mobile banking services downtime draws calls for BSP penalties

Several clients of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) urged authorities to sanction the commercial bank over the inconvenience caused by its days-long...

How luxury island resort in Palawan is integrating sustainability

Balancing tourism growth with environmental protection is a continuing concern in Palawan, one of the Philippines’ most sought-after island destinations, as tourist arrivals continue...

Heart conditions claim 2 Bataan priests on consecutive days

Heart attacks claimed the lives of two Diocese of Balanga priests on consecutive days, leaving clergy and faithful mourning a senior cleric and a...

‘Yung first time mo mag-MC’: Priest goes viral for expression caught during Mass

A priest drew attention for his facial expression during a Mass celebrated at San Antonio de Padua Parish in Parañaque City. A Catholic Facebook page...

Most businesses expect operations to go electric by 2035, survey fin

LONDON — Most businesses expect their operations to be largely electrified by 2035 as they shift from fossil fuels, a survey of corporate leaders from 18...

Celeste Cortesi quashes breakup rumors with photo of partner: ‘Jonny and I are good’

Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi has dismissed breakup rumors with her boyfriend after speculations of him being involved with another former beauty queen circulated...

‘What’s happening?’: DENR probes Roxas Boulevard tree-cutting despite suspension

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it is investigating a viral video showing a tree-cutting activity along Roxas Boulevard in Manila...

Palawan bishop flags mass tree cutting for mining projects

A Catholic bishop has questioned government permits covering the cutting of more than 218,000 trees for mining projects in Palawan. In a pastoral letter, Bishop...