Japanese security guard finds fame as designer of duct tape signs
Started with signs to help passengers during station renovation
Gets work commissioned from Nintendo, Suntory and Nike
Typography for his signs now named...
Marcoleta’s ‘legal background’ jab at Hontiveros draws backlash
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta's attempt to dismiss Sen. Risa Hontiveros' argument in a rules debate by invoking legal background has drawn criticism...
‘Saan ka ba?’: LET passer amuses with exam result mix-up in family chat
A newly licensed professional teacher made Filipinos laugh after sharing how her mother and mother-in-law misunderstood her board exam announcement. Reports said Shaira Balmaceda, a...
‘Sandarock’ era? Sandara Park to explore ‘rocker’ side, shares love for PH bands
Sandara Park is looking to show a rock-leaning artist side after sharing that Philippine band music helped shape her sound. The former 2NE1 member said Tuesday,...
The one who stayed: Tito Sotto’s role when his minority colleagues walked out
MANILA, Philippines — The minority walkout at the Senate did not end with senators simply leaving the floor. A complementary move came from the...
Pope accepts retirement of one of six Filipino bishops in U.S.
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the retirement of Auxiliary Bishop Alejandro Aclan of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, one of six Filipino bishops serving...
LTO summons official after service vehicle spotted at shopping establishment
A Land Transportation Office (LTO) service vehicle was called out by the own agency's chief after being seen parked at a shopping establishment, raising...
Dim Sum raves aim to revive Hong Kong’s appeal
HONG KONG — A century-old teahouse in Hong Kong's central financial district is hosting "dim sum raves" to draw younger customers with tea-flavored alcohol, dumplings and...
Pork barbecue? 2025 clip of Robin Padilla eating meat in The Hague resurfaces online
An 2025 video of Sen. Robin Padilla consuming what many believed was barbecue earned him backlash, given his Islamic faith and its prohibition against...
Lampara Books unveils new titles for National Heritage Month
Lampara Books marked National Heritage Month with a new slate of literary and educational titles aimed at strengthening Filipino cultural appreciation while supporting literacy,...
Knicks finish sweep of Cavs, make first NBA Finals since 1999
CLEVELAND— As the clock wound down, few Cleveland Cavaliers fans could be found. The New York Knicks left them with no reason to stick...
‘Keep fighting the good fight’: Inday Badiday’s grandson IC Mendoza accepts Zubiri’s apology
Former actor turned influencer marketing professional IC Mendoza responded to Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri, who apologized for referencing the late grandmother of the former...
Why are people obsessed with (and stealing) Pokemon cards again?
In 1973, Japanese food company Calbee started attaching free collectable baseball player cards to its potato chip packets (and continues to do so today)....
Poblacion seafood restaurant responds to diner’s ‘food poisoning’ complaint
A seafood restaurant said it is addressing a viral complaint from a diner who accused the establishment of causing food poisoning after allegedly experiencing...
Philippines ends rescue efforts as hope fades for victims of building collapse
Authorities shift from rescue to retrieval with no signs of life detected in the rubble
At least four dead, 16 missing; families mourn...