Lawmakers push for probe into Pentagon’s anti-vax propaganda operation
MANILA — Lawmakers in the Philippines, including the head of the Senate’s foreign relations committee, are seeking an investigation into a secret U.S. military propaganda...
‘This is not for weight loss’: Doctors raise concern over Ozempic hoarders
Non-insulin diabetes medicine Ozempic has become a well-known medicine on social media as a quick way to lose weight. However, physician members of the Philippine Society...
Theater etiquette brought up amid complaints vs gadget use during musical
Theater etiquette was discussed following a viral post about two viewers who "ruined" someone's watching experience of the "One More Chance" musical due to...
China coast guard personnel a ‘band of barbarians’, says Philippine navy official
MANILA — China's coast guard personnel acted like a "band of barbarians" during a Philippine resupply mission to a contested shoal in the South China Sea this week that...
Caritas Philippines urged to prioritize social change
The head of the Catholic bishops leadership urged social action ministers to focus on social change along with humanitarian and community development. Bishop Pablo Virgilio...
Masbate shuts down mini zoo after viral snake-feeding video
A zoo in Masbate was permanently shut down by the city government after a video of a cat allegedly being fed to a snake...
‘Sa mga gusto mag-resign’: Job portal references Duterte’s DepEd exit to promote services
A popular online job board drew attention after it referenced Vice President Sara Duterte's resignation as Department of Education secretary in promoting its services. Jobstreet Philippines...
Trauma from Red Sea attacks adds to seafarer shortage
ATHENS — When a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi Islamists landed near his ship in the Red Sea, Costas Rassias vowed to stop sailing through the...
‘Too ashamed to be Filipino?’: Shay Mitchell asked after ‘half Spanish’ claim
"Why hide it?" Online Filipinos expressed disappointment after Fil-Canadian actress Shay Mitchell did not mention her Filipino heritage in her reality show, “Thirst.” “Thirst”, a talk show which premiered...
Philippine peso leads decline among weak Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0210 GMT. Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
158.080
158.08
+0.00 Sing dlr
1.351
1.3504
-0.03 Taiwan dlr
32.377
32.358
-0.06 Korean won
1383.600
1381.8
-0.13 Baht
36.690
36.66
-0.08 Peso
58.810
58.64
-0.29 Rupiah
16385.000
16360
-0.15 Rupee
83.455
83.455
0.00 Ringgit
4.710
4.705
-0.11 Yuan
7.260
7.2572
-0.04 Change so far in...
‘Our fifth Miss Universe’: R’Bonney Gabriel endears Pinoys in Malate neighborhood visit
"Our fifth Miss Universe." This was what some Filipinos commented on a series of pictures posted by Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel featuring her Filipino...
Pope offers prayers for ‘noble, courageous’ Chinese people
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Wednesday called for prayers for the Chinese people, in unscripted remarks coming amid the Vatican's desire to upgrade its relations with Beijing.
Relations...
Viral Pampanga candy vendor ‘Lolo Pops’ passes away days after wife’s death
Angelito Gino-Gino, popularly known as "Lolo Pops", a candy vendor from Pampanga who went viral for selling lollipops and polvoron on the streets and...
Blinken discusses China’s actions in South China Sea with Philippine counterpart
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday held a call with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo to discuss China's actions in the South China Sea, which Manila...
‘Husay at talento’: CJ De Silva-Ong’s legacy, works remembered
Personalities were saddened by the sudden demise of CJ De Silva-Ong, an artist, creative director and podcaster, also known as Promil Gifted Child in the...