How breakdancing became the latest Olympic sport
“Breaking” is the only new sport making its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Breaking is probably better known to most of us as...
Building fire in Binondo kills 11
MANILA — At least 11 people died on Friday in a fire in a five-storey residential and commercial building in the Chinatown precinct of the...
Philippines’ Mynt gets valuation boost at $5 billion with Ayala, MUFG funding
Ayala and MUFG to take up stake of 8% each in Mynt
Ayala stake in Mynt rises to 13% Mynt, which operates the e-wallet...
‘Best gift to myself’: Philippines’ Villegas wins on birthday
PARIS — Philippines boxer Aira Villegas celebrated her 29th birthday in style by beating Roumaysa Boualam on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the flyweight...
What’s happening on Day Seven of Paris Games on Friday
PARIS — Stade de France's purple track will stage Paris Games athletics' competition on Friday as the world record holder takes on the defending Olympic champion in the men's 10,000...
Pinoys call out ‘contradicting’ statements released by network on Sandro Muhlach issue
A TV network was questioned for its statement involving the eldest of actor-businessman Niño Muhlach, whose son was allegedly sexually abused by two independent...
Archbishop to youth ministers: Be beacons of hope to suffering people
A Catholic official last month called on youth ministry workers and volunteers to become heralds of hope, especially to those ignored by society. Archbishop Rex...
Ayala explores minority stake sale in AC Health, sources say
SINGAPORE — Ayala Corp AC.PS, the Philippines' oldest conglomerate, is exploring selling a minority stake in Ayala Healthcare Holdings (AC Health) in a potential deal that...
Korean Air cuts hot cup noodles in economy as turbulence rises
SEOUL — Korean Air 003490.KS will stop serving instant cup noodles, a popular snack in Korea known as ramyeon that requires boiling water, on its long-haul flights,...
‘Caloy and his baonan’: Carlos Yulo trends for plastic container at Paris Olympics
Gymnastics sensation Carlos Yulo trended online after Filipinos spotted him using a plastic container instead of bags for powdered chalk in his performances. The 24-year-old...
BSP flags possible 25 bps rate cut in August
MANILA — The Philippines central bank governor said on Wednesday a 25 basis points rate cut in August remains possible as inflation is expected to...
‘Twisters’ alludes to real-life dangers of chasing storms
In its recent opening weekend, Twisters marked the biggest start ever for a natural disaster movie with US$80.5 million in North American box office...
Philippines, US navies hold joint exercise in South China Sea
MANILA — The Philippines and United States navies conducted a joint maritime exercise in the South China Sea on Wednesday, the Philippine armed forces said.
The two...
US is not a party to South China Sea issue, says Chinese foreign ministry
BEIJING — A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that the United States is not a party to South China Sea issues and...
DOTr shares MRT-3 station map with guides for door directions
Passengers of the Metro Rail Transit-Line 3 (MRT-3) will now have an easier journey with a guide that helps them see the train doors...