Pope Francis honors ‘Our Lady of Antipolo’ with ‘golden rose’
A Vatican official presented a ‘golden rose’ from Pope Francis to Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, calling it a reminder for pilgrims...
Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ shooting trial set for July
SANTA FE — Actor Alec Baldwin's manslaughter trial is set for July 10 for the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during filming of the...
Philippines’ SM Investments to refinance $350 million bonds
MANILA — Philippine conglomerate SM Investments Corp plans to refinance its $350 million bonds due in 2024, company President and CEO Frederic DyBuncio told reporters on...
Meta’s Zuckerberg discusses mixed reality devices, AI with LG leaders in South Korea
SEOUL — Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday met LG Electronics executives to discuss a stronger partnership in extended reality (XR) devices as well...
Slouching isn’t as bad for you as you might think
Often a posture assigned to teenagers and disaffected youth, slouching is traditionally considered to be a “bad” posture — with some claiming it will damage...
Breakup season? Comments as agency admits Catriona Gray, Sam Milby facing ‘challenges’
"Parang malapit na mag-break lahat." This was the comment of some Pinoys after Cornerstone Entertainment admitted that couple Sam Milby and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona...
Go Bento reopens, promises an enhanced BGC dining experience
The Japanese fast-food restaurant Go Bento has reopened its doors at Bonifacio High Street in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and...
No change in Indo-Pacific stance under Trump presidency, says Philippine envoy
(Updated; Feb. 28, 5:17 p.m.) MANILA — The United States' Indo-Pacific strategy will unlikely change should Donald Trump win in the presidential race, the Philippines' longtime...
Seventeen’s album ‘FML’ tops IFPI global chart as K-pop dominates
LONDON — Seventeen's "FML" was on Tuesday named last year's biggest-selling album globally, with the K-pop band topping the chart run by industry body the...
‘Sino’ng ready’: Airline teases Swifties in its Taylor-themed Singapore flights
A budget airline teased Filipino Swifties about its Taylor Swift-themed flights days ahead of the global popstar's Singapore stop of her record-breaking "The Eras...
Suggestions as Rita’s asks for more locations ahead of Philippine relaunch
Fans of the famous Italian frozen custard chain Rita's gamely offered suggestions as to where it can open a branch after announcing its comeback...
TikTok begins removing Universal Music Publishing content after deal stalemate
TikTok has begun removing Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) content from the video app as it failed to reach a new licensing agreement with...
Global rich keep luxury property prices rising as Manila, Dubai soar —Knight Frank
LONDON — Luxury residential property bucked the trend of falling prices in 2023 and rose 3.1%, as double-digit gains in the likes of Manila and...
‘Ma, special guest na kami’: Ben&Ben giddy to open for Ed Sheeran’s ‘Mathematics’ tour
"Never in our wildest dreams." This was what popular nine-piece folk-pop band Ben&Ben said after it was announced they would open for Grammy award-winning British...
Chinese navy’s presence in South China Sea is ‘worrisome’, says Marcos
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said the Chinese navy's presence in the South China Sea is "worrisome" but will not deter his country from defending...