Philippines gets $5 billion in investment pledges from German, US companies
MANILA — The Philippines secured about $5 billion worth of investment pledges from German and American firms this week in sectors such as healthcare and energy, potentially big wins...
Google reaffirms commitment to back ‘Digital Philippines’
Tech giant Google said that it remains committed to help build a “Digital Philippines.” This was stressed during this week’s US Presidential and Trade Investment...
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly highlights ‘loneliness,’ ‘throwaway culture’
VATICAN— The theme for the fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will be celebrated on July 28, has been chosen by...
5 dental TikTok trends you probably shouldn’t try at home
TikTok is full of videos that demonstrate DIY hacks, from up-cycling tricks to cooking tips. Meanwhile, a growing number of TikTok videos offer tips...
‘Tuwang-tuwa ako’: Bianca Gonzalez says after 1st ride with female Grab driver
Television host Bianca Gonzalez shared her experience of encountering a female Grab driver for the first time this National Women's Month. The personality on Tuesday said...
Why ‘Chocolate Hills’ is trending and what’s a resort got to do with it
A resort in the middle of picturesque hills in Bohol drew flak from Filipinos who questioned how such accommodation was permitted in the country's...
Philippines did not reject China’s proposals on South China Sea issues, Marcos says
MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday that Manila did not reject China's proposals on resolving issues in the South China Sea, but...
Mike Tyson to face Jake Paul in heavyweight bout streamed on Netflix in July
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a fight that will be streamed by Netflix on July 20 at the...
Who’s who: Young Pinoys who won, placed in 2024 int’l beauty pageants
Three young Filipinos brought pride to the country after recently representing it in different international beauty pageants. "Pageant Trend," a Facebook page sharing pageant-related news...
Bishop voices concern over allowing civilians to own semi-automatic rifles
A Catholic bishop has reservations about the Philippine police move to allow civilians to own semi-automatic rifles. Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio of the military diocese...
KKR to invest $400 million in Philippine telecoms tower business
MANILA — Private equity firm KKR & Co will invest $400 million in telecoms tower operations in the Philippines, the U.S. Department of Commerce said on Wednesday.
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Lotto manipulation claims raised anew amid report of bettor winning 20 times in a...
Filipinos online raised speculations of possible manipulation in lotto winners following reports of a lone better who won 20 times in a month. On Tuesday,...
Japan’s Space One Kairos rocket explodes on inaugural flight
TOKYO — Japan's Space One's small, solid-fueled Kairos rocket exploded shortly after its inaugural launch on Wednesday as the firm tried to become the first Japanese company to...
Japan, US, Philippines arranging to hold summit meeting in April, Asahi reports
TOKYO — Leaders from Japan, the United States and the Philippines are in the final stages of planning a summit meeting in Washington D.C. in April, the Asahi...
As the pandemic turns four, here’s what we need to do for a healthier...
Anniversaries are usually festive occasions, marked by celebration and joy. But there’ll be no popping of corks for this one. March 11 2024 marks four...