Markets, work suspended as Typhoon Gaemi barrels towards Taiwan
HUALIEN, Taiwan — Financial markets will close and people given the day off work as Typhoon Gaemi barreled towards Taiwan on Tuesday bringing strong winds...
Philippines to start winding down POGO hubs
MANILA — The Philippines gaming regulator will cancel the licenses of offshore gambling firms, most of them Chinese owned, and will work with law enforcement...
Public urged to provide temporary shelter for stray animals
Animal organizations called on the public to observe compassion for stray animals amid the inclement weather affecting several parts of the country. Animal Kingdom Foundation...
‘Bawal magtayo ng resort’: Calls to protect cave discovered in Cagayan mount online
Construction workers in Dansolihon, Cagayan de Oro City discovered a cave last July 15, prompting calls from Filipinos to protect the area's natural resources...
Ninong Ry’s Malabon home flooded amid ‘habagat’, ‘Carina’-induced rains
(Updated; July 25, 7:03 p.m.) Chef and culinary vlogger Ninong Ry shared pictures of his flooded home in Malabon City as Metro Manila suffers heavy...
Taiwan curtails war games as Typhoon Gaemi barrels towards island
HUALIEN, Taiwan — Taiwan curtailed its annual Han Kuang war games and readied emergency equipment on Tuesday as Typhoon Gaemi barreled towards the island, with...
Malolos diocese takes over pastoral care of Lourdes Grotto
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Malolos formally assumed pastoral responsibility for Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in the city San Jose del Monte in...
Agot Isidro suggests SONA outfits be ‘auctioned’ after main event
Veteran actress Agot Isidro suggested that the outfits used by attendees for the State of the Nation Address be auctioned for a "good cause." The...
Factbox: Key nominations for TV’s 2024 Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES — Nominations were announced on Wednesday for the Emmy Awards, the highest honors in television.
The Emmys will be handed out in a televised ceremony...
Philippines says 2024 rice imports will not reach 4.7 million tons, as forecast by...
MANILA — The Philippines’ rice imports will not reach 4.7 million metric tons despite a lowering of tariffs, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said on...
POGO ban: Questions raised after Internet Gaming Licensees renaming
While President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) was warmly welcomed, the concept of "Internet Gaming Licensees" came to light...
Adorno Fathers reelect Batangas priest as superior general
The Order of the Clerics Regular Minor, also known as the Adorno Fathers, has reelected Filipino Fr. Teodoro “Ted” Kalaw as their superior general. The...
‘Shogun,’ ‘The Bear’ pile up nominations for TV Emmys
LOS ANGELES — Historical drama "Shogun," the sweeping story of a struggle for power in feudal Japan, racked up 25 nominations on Wednesday to lead this...
China’s Philippines embassy demands answers for propaganda against COVID vaccine
BEIJING — The Chinese embassy in the Philippines said on Monday the United States should give an explanation to the Filipino people as soon as...
Blinken to shore up US relationships in Asia amid political uncertainty at home
Blinken to meet Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Laos
Trip comes after Biden ends reelection bid
U.S. and Japan to discuss military command upgrades WASHINGTON — Secretary...