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...
Is Jan. 2, 2024 a non-working holiday? Pinoys hopeful ahead of long weekend
Will the second day of the new year be a non-working day? This was what some Filipinos asked after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared December 26,...
‘Homophobic, sexist’: Pinoys question some names of banned fireworks
After the authorities released the list of banned firecrackers and fireworks for the upcoming New Year's Eve celebration, some Filipinos questioned the perceived problematic...
BSP sees December inflation at 3.6%-4.4%
MANILA — Philippine inflation likely settled within the range of 3.6%-4.4% range in December, the central bank said on Friday.
Higher prices of rice and meat were the main...
North Korea’s Kim orders military to accelerate war preparations — KCNA
SEOUL — North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his country's military, munitions industry and nuclear weapons sector to accelerate war preparations to counter what he...
South Korea police defend probe of ‘Parasite’ actor who was found dead
SEOUL — The head of the district police force that investigated South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun over allegations of illegal drug use on Thursday defended the tough questioning...
‘Yung itlog lang’: Jodi Sta. Maria explains viral ‘itlog’ comment
Actress and celebrity mom Jodi Sta. Maria issued an explanation about her viral "itlog" or egg comment in a video where she and fellow...
Lucasfilm sues Star Wash, Chilean ‘Star Wars’-themed car wash
SANTIAGO — Walt Disney DIS.N production company Lucasfilm is suing a themed carwash on the outskirts of Chilean capital Santiago for plagiarizing its multibillion-dollar galactic film and television...
More screening of ‘Firefly,’ ‘GomBurZa’ sought after MMFF 2023 wins
Filipinos called for more screenings of two Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 films nationwide following the accolades they received at the MMFF Gabi ng Parangal on...
US court rejects sentence appeal by Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’
MEXICO CITY — A U.S. court has rejected an appeal by former Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to review a 2019 ruling that sentenced him...
China defense ministry: will not turn a blind eye to Philippines’ provocations
BEIJING — China is always committed to resolving differences through dialogue and consultation, but it will not turn a "blind eye" to repeated provocations and harassment...
Why you should consider adding classical music to your exercise playlist
For many people, an essential part of any exercise regime is the music that accompanies it. Whether you’re a runner, a rower or a...
Philippines’ budget deficit at P93.3 billion in November
MANILA — The Philippine government posted a P93.3 billion ($1.68 billion) budget deficit PHBUD=ECI in November, the Bureau of the Treasury said on Thursday.
The deficit was wider than the previous month's...
‘Bagay’: Clamor for kontrabida roles for Marian Rivera as she pranks Ivana Alawi
Clamor for an antagonistic role for Kapuso "Primetime Queen" Marian Rivera gained buzz after her trending guest appearance on vlogger-actress Ivana Alawi's latest YouTube...