Targeting of energy facilities turned Iran war into worst‑case scenario for Gulf states
The U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran took a dangerous turn on March 18, 2026, with tit-for-tat strikes on critical energy infrastructure that amount to...
‘Penge naman konting urgency’: Comedian recounts flight delay ordeal with budget carrier
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Indonesia has assured Manila of steady supply of coal, DOE chief says
MANILA (Updated 3:04 p.m.) — Indonesia has assured the Philippines of a steady supply of coal, the Philippine energy minister said on Tuesday.
"We have assurance, and we are...
Purple hearts beat as one worldwide with BTS comeback performance
The LED screen was ready.
The energy of the fans, fondly called ARMY, from the BORAHAE Manila community was buzzing. Everyone in the room could...
Lucena bishop calls for fasting, prayer amid Mideast unrest
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Local perfume brands release statements amid viral ‘methanol’ content issue
Some local perfume brands issued statements regarding the alcohol content of their products following a TikTok post that raised concerns about the issue. The TikTok...
Factbox: The world’s worst air crashes in recent years
The pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada AC.TO Express regional jet were killed after it collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia airport...
North Luzon youth urged to encounter Christ, bring faith home
An encounter with Christ should lead to bold proclamations of faith, a Catholic archbishop told youth leaders at the Third Northern Luzon Youth Forum...
‘Human trays,’ ‘lamps’ spark backlash; organizers apologize
A photography service and a caterer issued apologies following backlash over a concept in which staff were made to appear as "human trays" and...
BTS’ comeback album ‘Arirang’ sells 3.98 million copies on first day
SEOUL — Big Hit Music, the music label run by BTS' management agency HYBE 352820.KS, said on Saturday the South Korean boy band's new comeback album "Arirang"...
Pilot, co-pilot killed after passenger jet hits ground fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia...
NBC reports both pilots killed
LaGuardia airport closed until 2 p.m. ET on Monday, FAA says
Photos taken after accident show damage to...
Oil firm cuts P5 per liter on gasoline, diesel amid fuel price surge
An oil firm is implementing a price rollback on its diesel and gasoline products at select branches nationwide to help ease the burden of...
Asian currencies dip; Philippine peso falls most
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0207 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
159.450
159.22
-0.14 Sing dlr
1.282
1.2817
-0.02 Taiwan dlr
32.073
31.97
-0.32 Korean won
1509.200
1504.7
-0.30 Baht
32.965
32.88
-0.26 Peso
60.145
59.796
-0.58 Rupee
93.710
93.71
0.00 Yuan
6.908
6.905
-0.04 Change...
Rundown: New health initiatives expanding preventive care access in the Philippines
A series of new programs across the Philippines is reinforcing the shift toward preventive healthcare, with recent initiatives focusing on early detection, hygiene education,...
‘Project Hail Mary’ is packed with hard science. An astrophysicist breaks it down
As an astrophysicist, my world revolves around the wonders of space and the mysteries of the universe. This means I can be a tough...