Philippine Belle confirms subsidiary applied for new gaming license
MANILA — Philippine leisure and property firm Belle Corp BEL.PS confirmed through a stock market disclosure on Thursday that it has applied for a new gaming license from...
‘Kamote driver’: Pickup truck driver draws flak for risky parking maneuver
A pickup truck driver earned criticisms for his/her careless parking move. Motoring publication VISOR on Tuesday posted footage taken from a dashboard camera that recorded...
Archbishop asks prayers to protect marriages amid divorce push in PH
A Catholic archbishop opened a gathering of youth ministers with an appeal for prayers to protect marriages and families amid efforts to legalize divorce...
Italy carrier strike group joins Australia war games, will visit Philippines
DARWIN, Australia — An Italian carrier strike group on its first deployment to the Indo-Pacific region will sail through the South China Sea to the Philippines...
‘Kudasai craze’: Pinoys flock TikTok star Devin Halbal’s MOA fan meet
“Mabuhay kudasai!” TikTok creator Devin Halbal thanked her Filipino fans for coming to her recent meet-and-greet event at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay...
Vietnam files UN claim to extended continental shelf in South China Sea
HANOI — Vietnam has filed a claim with the United Nations for an extended continental shelf (ECS) in the South China Sea, a month after...
Denise Julia, Thuy announce collab song ‘Twin Flame’
P-pop singer Denise Julia surprised listeners with a collaboration with Vietnamese-American singer Thuy. Their first song together titled “Twin Flame” is set for release on...
CBCP elevates ecology ‘desk’ to ‘ministry’
The country’s Catholic bishops have decided to upgrade their diocesan ecology desks to a full ministry focused on ‘integral ecology’, making the care for...
Philippines SM Investments plans casino-resort north of Manila, sources say
MANILA — The Philippines' most valuable company, SM Investments Corp, is planning to invest at least $300 million in an integrated casino and resort north of...
Philippines has bipartisan US support on the South China Sea, envoy says
MANILA — The Philippines has bipartisan support from the United States, with both Republicans and Democrats "very concerned" over developments in the South China Sea, Manila's...
Calls for accountability as MMDA addresses viral ramp at EDSA busway station
Calls for accountability were raised against the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority which defended its viral ramp installation at an EDSA Busway Station found steeper...
Senior Republican lawmakers ask Biden for options to support Philippines in Beijing standoff
WASHINGTON —Two senior Republican U.S. senators have asked President Joe Biden to provide a complete list of options developed by the Pentagon and State Department to help...
Johnoy Danao gives BINI’s ‘Salamin, Salamin’ a ‘relapse’ rendition
Renowned OPM singer-songwriter Johnoy Danao released on TikTok an acoustic cover of BINI’s hit song “Salamin, Salamin”. Known for “Ikaw at Ako”, among other somber...
Suspect surrenders in Philippines killing of Australian couple, Filipino relative
TAGAYTAY CITY — A suspect in the July 10 killing of an Australian couple and their Filipino relative at a Philippine hotel has surrendered, police said...
Philippines, China to set up new channels to handle South China Sea rows, source...
China-Philippines relations tested by intractable row
Channels for diplomats, coast guards, leaders' delegates
Philippines missions, patrols testing China, emboldened by U.S. support MANILA — The Philippines...