Taiwan warns of ‘enormous’ Chinese bases near its South China Sea holding
TAIPEI — Taiwan's foreign minister said on Wednesday that China has built "enormous" military bases on three islands surrounding Taiwan's main holding in the South China...
Pinoys are getting married at an older age, PSA data shows
A report indicated that Filipinos are getting married at a later age compared to 2021. On Tuesday, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the...
Netizens say Bretman Rock’s ASMR video a ‘shade’ at Benny Blanco’s Jollibee review
Was it a shade to singer Selena Gomez's boyfriend? This was what some internet users thought after Filipino-American influencer Bretman Rock posted a video of...
Trump loses bid to block Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels testimony at hush money trial
NEW YORK — Donald Trump on Monday lost a bid to block testimony from Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels at his upcoming trial on charges stemming from...
Metro Pacific-led consortium in talks to buy stake in Indonesian toll company for $750...
SINGAPORE/JAKARTA — A consortium led by Metro Pacific Tollways Corp, the biggest toll road group in the Philippines, is in advanced talks to buy a minority...
‘Selos’ singer Shaira issues statement after Lenka takes action vs song
Mindanao-based singer Shaira Alimudin, popularly known as “Shaira Moro,” assured her followers she is doing well after her breakthrough song "Selos" was pulled out of...
The PR silence around Princess Kate’s well-being fuels frenzy about photo mishap
Positive public reaction was probably top of mind for Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, when she purportedly engaged in some homespun editing of...
China tells US to not ‘stir up trouble’ or take sides on South China...
BEIJING — China said the United States must refrain from "stirring up trouble" or taking sides on the South China Sea issue, after U.S. Secretary of...
Philippines posts $196 million balance of payment deficit in February
MANILA — The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) position hit a deficit of $196 million in February from a deficit of $895 million a year ago, the central bank...
Blinken says US-Philippines relations in ‘hyperdrive’ — Manila press pool
MANILA — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday their countries' relationship is in "hyperdrive," according to a Manila...
Mang Inasal treats Filipinos with extended free delivery this March
Staying home this coming Holy Week? Those who do not plan to travel during next week's holidays can still enjoy Filipino food in the comforts...
Blinken lauds ‘extraordinary’ expansion of defence ties with Philippines
U.S. defense commitment extends to S. China Sea, Blinken says
Blinken says trilateral talks important platform for stability
Challenge ahead to further enhance...
‘Idol!’: 70-year-old runner lauded for running feat in 10 kilometer challenge
A 70-year-old man earned praise for his running achievement at an event at the SM Mall of Asia last Sunday. Pinoy Fitness, a web-based running and...
U.S.’s Blinken to push for Gaza ceasefire on Middle East trip
MANILA — U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit the Middle East this week, aiming to reach a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas,...
Philippines sees up to $6 billion of investments in casino sector in next 5...
MANILA — Foreign and domestic firms are expected to invest much as $6 billion in the Philippines' casino sector in the next five years, the head of...