ASEAN must strengthen resilience against shocks from Middle East crisis, DTI chief says
MANILA — Philippine Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said on Friday the conflict in the Middle East underscores how deeply interconnected the global economy has become, with...
New Pinoy-made tracker helps motorists find lowest fuel prices
Filipinos can now check and compare petroleum prices in their area amid concerns about rising fuel costs. Alexander Miguel Sy, a tech lead for an...
More demons, more K-pop: Netflix announces ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sequel
LOS ANGELES — Netflix confirmed on Thursday that a sequel to "KPop Demon Hunters," the streaming platform's most watched film of all time, is officially in...
What to expect at Art in the Park’s 20th anniversary fair in Makati
Art lovers can expect a full day of art, music, and community as Art in the Park marks its 20th anniversary on Sunday, March...
Sequins, slits and brooches: awards season looks ahead of the Oscars
Structured and cutout gowns dominate red carpet fashion
Menswear focuses on formality with tailored suits
Brooches and sunglasses popular accessories for men LOS ANGELES — Browsing...
Hidilyn Diaz’s manager on ‘lifetime’ fuel perk: ‘Sana matuto tayong bigyan ng importansya’
The manager of Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz expressed hope that people would honor their promises and recognize athletes who have brought honor to the...
Factbox: Iran war causes major oil, gas disruptions
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran's attacks on Gulf neighbors have disrupted oil and natural gas exports from the Middle East and forced production stoppages.
The...
‘Daming trolls, Iisang script’: Accounts defending Kryz Uy in post questioned
Some Facebook users were accused of being "trolls" after defending content creator Kryz Uy, Slater Young's wife, with comments that appeared to follow a...
Dumaguete bishop urges fair pricing of goods amid Middle East conflict
A Catholic bishop has appealed for “fair pricing of goods” amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In a pastoral message on March 12,...
‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ face off at drama-filled Oscars
Academy Awards ceremony set for Sunday
Many top categories hard to predict
Conan O'Brien returns as host LOS ANGELES — Top names in Hollywood will gather...
‘Alden Richards emoji’: Rumored upcoming iOS emoji amuses Pinoys
Filipinos expressed amusement at one of the emoji updates set to be included in Apple's upcoming operating system. The tech giant regularly adds new emojis...
Asia FX slips; Philippine peso, Malaysian ringgit lead declines
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0202 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
158.830
158.94
+0.07 Sing dlr
1.274
1.2737
-0.05 Taiwan dlr
31.760
31.755
-0.02 Korean won
1478.500
1477
-0.10 Baht
31.910
31.86
-0.16 Peso
59.500
59.194
-0.51 Rupiah
16890.000
16865
-0.15 Rupee
92.040
92.04
0.00 Ringgit
3.925
3.913
-0.31 Yuan
6.875
6.8749
+0.00 Change...
Pinoy Franciscan priest named chaplain to Filipino Catholics in Malta
A Filipino Franciscan missionary has been appointed chaplain of the Filipino Catholic community in Malta, an island nation in the Mediterranean. Archbishop Charles Scicluna of...
Tumblr addresses access problems as some Filipino users face restrictions
Microblogging and social media site Tumblr assured Filipino users that it is working to restore access to the platform amid ongoing issues. The notice comes...
Miss Universe Philippines 2026 to hold first sports fest for delegates
For the first time in its history, Miss Universe Philippines 2026 is taking its delegates off the runway and into the sports arena with...