‘Ang tapang!’: Zamboanga Sibugay SK members’ resignation lauded online

Filipinos online commended the members of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) in a barangay in Zamboanga Sibugay after they resigned due to the “abuse of...

Rundown: Tourist destinations you can visit through Sunlight Air’s Cebu routes

Boutique airline Sunlight Air formally moved its operations to Clark International Airport last week and launched direct flights from Cebu routes, allowing Filipinos to...

US, Japan, Philippines meet to bolster ties as security worries mount

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden hosts the leaders of Japan and the Philippines this week to boost economic and defense ties as the allies seek to offset...

A total solar eclipse presents a unique opportunity to witness a rare phenomenon —...

A solar eclipse is a rare and beautiful astronomic phenomenon as the orbiting moon blocks out the sun, making twilight out of a sunny...

BSP keeps interest rates steady at 6.50%

MANILA — The Philippine central bank kept its benchmark rate unchanged at 6.50% for a fourth straight meeting on Monday, as expected, even as inflation further...
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Why Pinoys think takoyaki brand’s ‘scripted’ tattoo challenge is ‘exploitative’

A local takoyaki food brand was called "exploitative" for tapping into people's emotions to execute its viral April Fools' prank which was later revealed...

A bumper ‘Bluey’ episode is about to hit screens. 5 ways to get the...

A special episode of the hit kids show Bluey will premiere on April 14. The episode will run for 28 minutes, which is four...

Philippines’ DoubleDragon subsidiary Hotel101 Global to list in US

Hotel101 to be first Philippine company to list in U.S. Listing to be achieved through a SPAC merger Hotel101 to have equity value...

Philippines will continue dialogue with China to ease South China Sea tensions, says president

MANILA — Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called on China to talk to prevent more incidents like ramming vessels and the use of water...

Colin Farrell embodies film noir detective in ‘Sugar’

LOS ANGELES — Film noir is back, with a lot of color, starring Colin Farrell in "Sugar," a new Apple+ series set in contemporary Los Angeles. The role of...
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‘Selos’ issue cleared? Shaira gives update on talks with Lenka’s camp

Mindanao-based singer Shaira Alimudin, also known as "Shaira Moro," gave an update about her talks with Australian singer Lenka on her viral hit "Selos"...

Incurable but not hopeless: How hope shapes patients’ awareness of their advanced cancer prognosis

Hope is defined as the expectation of achieving a future good. Patients with cancer, whether it is curable or not, prioritize cure as their...

Texas woman who measures her life in eclipses about to see her 21st

FARMERS BRANCH, Texas — Leticia Ferrer is an "umbraphile" - literally, a shadow lover - but what it really means is that she is a chaser of eclipses. The...

Taiwan earthquake: An earthquake scientist on what we know so far and what may...

Earlier this week, a major earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck the central east coast of Taiwan, roughly 20 kilometers south of the city of...

Tech lately: Garmin upgrades stylish smartwatches with new health, wellness features

Tech firm Garmin just announced that its signature smartwatch, Lily 2 series, just got an update with new health, wellness and connected features. The small...