World’s first white rhino IVF pregnancy may offer way to save subspecies
BERLIN — Scientists in Berlin on Wednesday announced the first successful embryo transfer in a white rhinoceros using a method that offers hope for saving the critically...
Finance secretary: Inflation remains an ‘urgent’ concern
MANILA — Philippine Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said on Wednesday inflation remains a "most urgent concern" and must be kept at bay.
— Reporting by Mikhail Flores;...
‘Oppenheimer’ leads BAFTA film award nominations with 13 nods
LONDON — Historical drama "Oppenheimer" led nominations for the BAFTA Film Awards on Thursday, securing 13 nods.
Known as the BAFTAs (British Academy of Film and Television...
‘Ayusin muna’: Gov’t told amid call for public to use mass transportation
A statement made by a transport official encouraging the public to use mass transportation to reduce heavy traffic garnered mixed reactions on social media. On...
Netflix reports record fourth-quarter subscriber gains, falls shy on per-share earnings
Netflix on Tuesday blew past Wall Street subscriber estimates in the fourth quarter, driven by a strong slate of shows that included the final...
Marcos says does not endorse Taiwan independence, seeks to avoid conflict
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he does not endorse Taiwan independence and reiterated his country was committed to its One-China policy, a response to...
New on the menu: American sports bar and resto in Estancia introduces 10 dishes...
An American sports bar and restaurant greeted the new year with a bang by reopening its branch at Estancia Mall in Pasig City. It also introduced...
Misinformation: How fact-checking journalism is evolving – and having a real impact on the...
“Fake news” loves a crisis. It’s clear now that false information has played a role in recent events around the world from divisive elections...
Marcos backs change to constitution to fit ‘globalized world’
MANILA — Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the country's constitution should be changed to support the economy and was "not written for the globalized world",...
Gerwig, Robbie, DiCaprio snubbed in Oscar nominations
BEVERLY HILLS, California — Director Greta Gerwig and actress Margot Robbie, the women who helped make "Barbie" the runaway box office success of 2023, failed to...
‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Barbie’ nominated for best picture at Oscars
LOS ANGELES — Historical dramas "Oppenheimer" and "Killers of the Flower Moon" will compete with "Barbie," "The Holdovers" and other films for best picture at this...
Oscars nominations 2024: Full list of nominees
LOS ANGELES — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Oscars nominations on Tuesday. Winners of the 96th Academy Awards will be announced at...
How public reacted to Starbucks’ 40% discount for seniors, other eligible citizens
A popular coffee chain's special treat for people eligible for government-mandated discounts earned mixed reactions after its previous policy on it drew flak and...
India raises import duty on gold, silver jewelry findings
NEW DELHI — The Indian government has increased the import duty on gold and silver findings, used in making jewelry, and on precious metal coins to...
New ride-hailing app inDrive touts fair rates ahead of Metro Manila launch
A new ride-hailing app is touting its affordability in terms of fare rates as it is set to launch its services to Metro Manila...