Philippines lowers growth target for 2024, raises deficit ceilings
MANILA — The Philippines has lowered its target growth range for this year and also turned slightly less optimistic about next year's outlook due to high...
Pope Francis planning Indonesia visit, minister says
JAKARTA — Indonesia Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi on Wednesday said Pope Francis was planning a visit to the predominantly Muslim country and discussions were ongoing with...
Local coffee shops offer antacid as aftercare vs acid reflux, heartburn
Some local coffee shops are giving free antacids to individuals who would purchase a cup of joe from them. Kalinaw Coffee Co, Ninety Three Coffee,...
Japan, U.S., Philippines to form defense network against cyberattacks, Nikkei says
TOKYO — Leaders from Japan, the U.S. and the Philippines are set to agree on forming a defense network against cyberattacks by sharing information and expertise...
Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine; 50 missing
Earthquake kills nine, more than 800 injured
Fifty on minibuses heading to national park missing
Epicenter just off Taiwan's sparsely populated east coast
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Malta gov’t flags some Filipino junk food for unauthorized food coloring
The government of Malta flagged several junk foods from the Philippines for containing an unauthorized additive based on regulations of the European Parliament and...
Davao court orders arrest of religious leader with ties to Duterte
MANILA — A Philippine court has ordered the arrest of a church founder and longtime friend of former President Rodrigo Duterte, on charges of human trafficking...
Yahoo acquires Instagram co-founders’ AI news platform Artifact
Yahoo said on Tuesday it had acquired Instagram co-founders' AI-driven news platform, Artifact, and will incorporate its technology across the U.S. web services provider's...
Here’s how to save on electricity bill amid use of cooling appliances
As Filipinos experience extreme heat this warm and dry season, an electric power distributor shared tips on how its clients can save on their...
Philippines prepared to respond to China’s attempts to interfere with resupply missions
MANILA (Updated 5:51 p.m.) — The Philippines is prepared to respond to China's attempts to foil its supply missions in the South China Sea, a...
3 Filipino priests tapped for Vatican synod meeting
Three Filipino priests will travel to Rome this month for a worldwide meeting of “listening, prayer, and discernment” as part of the ongoing Synod...
‘Avoid sacramental transaction’: Catholic page warns public vs man posing as priest
(Updated 5:36 p.m.) A Facebook page for Filipino Catholics warned that a certain Paolo Miguel Cobangbang is not an ordained priest. The post came after...
Philippines committed to maintaining position at Second Thomas Shoal, security official says
MANILA — The Philippines will continue resupply missions to soldiers stationed in a grounded warship off Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, a top...
‘Best endorser’: Sassa Gurl flaunts signature ‘hotdog blush’ in new video ad
"Appropriate product endorsement." This was the comment of some Filipinos to a local makeup brand's advertisement featuring online personality Sassa Gurl who is known for...
J.K. Rowling will not face action under Scottish hate crime laws, police say
J.K. Rowling challenges Scotland's new hate crime law
Scotland says law is about protecting people from rising hatred
Harry Potter author said 10...