‘We are still proud’: Pinoys give virtual pat to EJ Obiena after podium-less world...
"We are still proud." Filipinos gave Olympian Ernest John "EJ" Obiena a virtual pat in the back after he missed the podium at the 2024...
China’s ‘unprovoked’ acts put lives at risk in South China Sea, Philippines says
MANILA — The Philippines' task force on the South China Sea said on Tuesday China's "unprovoked acts of coercion and dangerous manoeuvres" had put lives at...
Diplomacy and resistance: how Dune shows us the power of language – including sign...
In Dune’s sandswept colonialist dystopia of the distant future, power is a force best handled — and transferred — surreptitiously. In a world of ultra-wealthy spice...
Singapore’s exclusive deal with Taylor Swift not a hostile act towards neighbors, PM says
SYDNEY — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Tuesday an incentive provided to Taylor Swift to make Singapore the only stop in Southeast...
Australia to create $1.3 billion fund to invest in Southeast Asian projects
SYDNEY — Australia said on Tuesday it would set up a A$2 billion ($1.3 billion) finance facility to boost trade and investment in Southeast Asia...
‘Team Bahay’: Chel Diokno shows off Swiftie side as he watches Taylor’s concert
Rights lawyer Chel Diokno amused some social media users by posting a video of himself watching global popstar Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" with...
China coast guard says it took measures against Philippine vessels at Second Thomas Shoal
BEIJING — China's coast guard said on Tuesday that it took control measures against Philippine vessels that illegally intruded into waters adjacent to the Second...
Philippine annual inflation at 3.4% in February
MANILA — Philippine annual inflation PHPCPI=ECI quickened to 3.4% in February from the previous month's 2.8%, the statistics agency said on Tuesday, reflecting higher food...
You can now seek cosmic guidance for fun from Spotify. Here’s how
Did you know that you can now seek cosmic guidance for fun through a music streaming app? Spotify has a new feature called "Song Psychic"...
PAWS takes swipe at ‘irresponsible pet owners’ amid 4th Impact dog fundraising
An established animal welfare organization took a swipe at a P-pop girl group that recently made headlines for launching a fundraising for their 200...
Pope Francis urges ‘an immediate cease-fire in Gaza’ that frees hostages, grants aid
VATICAN — “Enough!” “Stop!” Pope Francis repeated from the window of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Sunday as he called for Israel and Palestine...
La Salle launches ‘Evangelization and Catechetical Institute’
The Lasallian Institute for Evangelization and Catechesis was formally launched at De La Salle University (DLSU) in Manila on February 27. Inspired by the Church’s...
Philippines will push back against China if maritime interests ignored, Marcos says
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday said his country will cooperate with China despite increased tensions, but would push back when its sovereignty,...
Travel agencies offer immigration tips for Swifties bound for Singapore’s ‘Eras Tour’
Some travel agencies shared immigration tips for Filipinos heading to Singapore to catch global pop star Taylor Swift's ongoing "The Eras Tour." The Grammy-winning artist is...
X, ByteDance, Booking.com could face tough EU rules
BRUSSELS — Elon Musk's X social media platform, TikTok owner ByteDance and Booking.com may meet EU criteria subjecting them to tough tech rules as so-called...