As China-Philippines spat worsens, US steps up support — Peter Apps
The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.
LONDON — As a joint U.S.-Philippines exercise drew to a close last month, U.S. troops...
Philippines lifts ban on poultry imports from Ohio
MANILA — The Philippine farm ministry has lifted a ban on imports of domesticated and wild birds, including poultry meat and eggs, from Ohio in the...
Why Filipinos are reacting to Norway’s post about 1st female chess champ
A photo of a Norway Chess champion on Facebook went viral as Filipinos see the resemblance between the winner and a controversial mayor in...
‘Star Wars’ show ‘Acolyte’ merges murder mystery with family drama
LOS ANGELES — For Amandla Stenberg, the "Star Wars" franchise is about how trauma affects everyone and how the inability to accept and process it makes people more...
Pinoys worry about 4th Impact’s 200 pet dogs after reported move to US
Concerns about the 200 Shih Tzu dogs of the P-pop girl group 4th Impact were raised following reports of their move to the United...
China says US provoking arms race in moves into South China Sea
BEIJING — The U.S. poses the largest security challenge in the South China Sea as its military deployment there is turning it into "the whirlpool of...
St. Paul National Bible Quiz returns this year
The St. Paul National Bible Quiz is officially back. Now on its 11th edition, the Bible trivia competition will be returning this September 2024 with...
Mick Jagger, strutting at 80, teases new album and more touring
LOS ANGELES — How does it feel for Mick Jagger to be back on tour singing, dancing and strutting across stadium concert stages at 80 years...
Philippines gross foreign reserves $104.48 billion at end-May
MANILA— The Philippines' gross foreign reserves PHFXR=ECI rose to $104.48 billion at the end of May, from $102.65 billion a month earlier, the central bank said on Friday, citing preliminary data.
The reserves...
Philippines asserts security independence amid South China Sea tension
MANILA — The Philippines will continue to maintain and supply its outposts in the South China Sea without seeking permission from any other country, the country's national security...
Fans ‘gag’ over Sabrina Carpenter’s new MV ‘hard launching’ boyfriend
Following the success of her hit single “Espresso”, pop singer Sabrina Carpenter surprised her fans with a new music video featuring her boyfriend, "Saltburn"...
Expectation vs. reality: Pinoys review convenience store’s ‘Pride Bun’ offering
A snack offering from a popular convenience store to commemorate Pride Month earned buzz among some Filipinos who were able to buy the product. 7-Eleven...
‘Abuse of power’: Dawn Chang reacts to TikTok personality’s ‘HPG for hire’ post
"Abuse of power." This was how "Pinoy Big Brother: 737" alum and entrepreneur Dawn Chang reacted to the reported post of a TikTok personality who...
Philippines Citicore shares end flat on debut, plans major expansion
MANILA — Shares in Citicore Renewable Energy Corp CREC.PS, one of the Philippines' biggest solar power producers, closed flat in their market debut on Friday.
Citicore raised P5.3 billion...
Senate Spouses Foundation is non-profit, Heart Evangelista says after appointment
With the new Senate leader comes a new Senate First Lady. Sen. Chiz Escudero was appointed as the country’s Senate President after former Senate leader Migz Zubiri...