Lent is here – remind me what it’s all about? 5 essential reads
Foreheads smudged with the sign of the cross are the most visible sign of Ash Wednesday, which begins the season of Lent in many...
Is Valentine’s Day worth the romantic investment? Here’s what we can learn from economics
Expressing affection can be expensive. Spending on heart-shaped gifts, romantic cards, chocolates and flowers (other gifts are available) to celebrate Valentine’s Day has reached...
Indonesia votes for new president under shadow of influential incumbent
Jokowi effect central to Prabowo's support
Polls show commanding lead for Prabowo in 3-way race
Undecided voters crucial for Anies, Ganjar
President under...
Private US moon lander set for launch half century after last Apollo lunar mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — A robotic moon lander built by Houston-based aerospace company Intuitive Machines was set for launch early on Wednesday on a NASA...
Public urged to give vegetable bouquets, eggs as Valentine’s Day gifts
No flowers? No problem! The government and an organization of egg farmers are urging the public to give their loved ones agricultural products instead of...
Why do Christians wear ashes on Ash Wednesday?
This Ash Wednesday many Christians will arrive at work with a black cross smudged on their foreheads; countless more will slip into a church...
Valentine’s Day campaign ‘True Love’ to serenade Dangwa shoppers
A chastity and true love campaign is coming to the Dangwa flower market in Manila on February 14 to serenade and give free candy...
Korean resto stresses ‘integrity’ in response to secret takeout incident
A Korean restaurant said it will continue to provide its customers with the "best food and service" they can offer despite an online video suggesting...
Ten of the best romantic films to watch this Valentine’s Day
The shape of love and romance seems to be an ever-evolving facet of the human experience, but somehow the marketer’s dream of Valentine’s Day...
Philippines can upsize retail treasury bond offer to P400 billion, says treasurer
MANILA — The Philippines can upsize its retail treasury bond offer to as much as 400 billion pesos ($7.15 billion), depending on market appetite, Sharon Almanza, officer-in-charge of...
Philippine monetary authorities’ meeting moved to Feb. 14, rates announcement still Feb. 15
MANILA — The Philippines monetary authorities' meeting was moved to Wednesday, Feb. 14 instead of the previously scheduled Thursday, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said.
The reason for holding...
SWS poll bares men want apparel, women prefer money for Valentine’s Day gift
What do the majority of Filipino men and women want to receive as a Valentine's Day gift? A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey found that...
How a smartphone helps Bea Alonzo, Nadine Lustre live lives to the fullest
How does a smartphone brand help big-time celebrities like Bea Alonzo and Nadine Lustre live their lives to the fullest? A-listers usually have Instagram accounts,...
Super Bowl drew record audience of 123.4 million viewers across on TV, digital, CBS...
NEW YORK — Roughly 123.4 million people watched the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers at the Super Bowl on TV and streaming platforms, the most-watched Super Bowl ever, according...
Bishops back renewable energy campaign in Negros Occidental
The three Catholic bishops in Negros Occidental have praised the provincial campaign on clean energy transition. Bishops Patricio Buzon of Bacolod, Louie Galbines of Kabankalan...