‘So cute’: Gabbi Garcia’s throwback video with flight purser mom shared online

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) posted a video capturing Gabbi Garcia's interaction with her mother Tes Lopez, a flight stewardess. Gabbi on December 29 shared a...

Will the world see more wars or unrest in 2024? Here are 5 hotspots...

Sadly, 2023 has been a violent one on the global stage. War broke out between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, leading to the deaths...

‘Burdensome, anti-poor’: MRT-3 fare hike plan sparks commuter discontent amid PUVMP woes

The proposed hike in MRT-3 fares faced backlash from commuters on social media who argued that this worsens the ongoing transportation crisis in the...

Switching off from work has never been harder, or more necessary. Here’s how to...

In the hit dystopian TV series Severance, employees at biotech corporation Lumon Industries find it easy to separate work and home life. A computer...
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The best way to follow through on your New Year’s resolution? Make an ‘old...

If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution, your plot for self-improvement probably kicks into gear sometimes on Jan. 1, when the hangover wears off...

Rundown: Top holiday spots for Filipinos, according to Airbnb trends

In early December,  online platform for short- and long-term homestays and experiences, Airbnb, revealed the trending domestic and international destinations that are popular among...

Holiday eats: Taiwan adds pork dishes to Sofitel’s buffet menu

This holiday season, Taiwan brought in selected pork dishes to spruce up the buffet menu of a five-star luxury hotel by the bay’s flagship...
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Manny Pacquiao ‘defrosting’ meme born as Pinoys anticipate New Year’s Eve

Social media users joked that another personality is "defrosting" as Filipinos anticipate ringing in the new year with noise. A Facebook user on Wednesday posted...
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‘#NoToJeepneyPhaseout’ trends on X ahead of December 31 consolidation deadline

The hashtag "#NoToJeepneyPhaseout" landed on the top Philippine trends list of the X platform on the last working day of the week as the...

CBCP head shares 5 reasons why Filipinos should watch ‘GomBurZa’

The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) shared important reasons why “GomBurZa” is a must-watch historical biographical film. READ:‘Tagos sa puso’:...

Self-driving cars could be on UK roads by 2026 — minister

LONDON — Self-driving cars could be on some British roads by 2026, the country's transport minister Mark Harper said on Wednesday. Cars with full self-driving technology are not currently permitted...

UK’s King Charles urges compassion, care for environment in time of conflict

LONDON — Britain's King Charles called on people on Monday to help those less fortunate during a time of economic hardship and global conflict, using his...

I’m an expert in slang – here are my picks for word of the...

As a linguist who specializes in tracking slang and language change, there’s one holiday tradition I always look forward to: the annual selection of...
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Double the horror: Cinemas offer midnight screenings of ‘Mallari’

Movie-goers can boost their spooky viewing experiences of Metro Manila Film Festival 2023's third Best Picture by watching "Mallari's" midnight screening. Mentorque Productions, the film's...

US, Philippines top diplomats discuss South China Sea tensions, US says

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo discussed on ongoing tensions in the South China Sea, the U.S. State Department...