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...
Apple wins bid to pause Apple Watch ban at US appeals court
Apple AAPL.O scored a victory on Wednesday as a U.S. appeals court paused a government commission's import ban on some of its popular Apple smartwatches following a patent...
Juxtaposed: Marcos’ increased 2024 travel funds, transport woes amid looming jeepney phaseout
Amid reports of the president's increased travel funds for next year, some Filipinos raised concerns about a potential transport crisis as the deadline for...
Rapper Ye, the former Kanye West, apologizes in Hebrew for anti-Jewish remarks
The rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, issued an apology in Hebrew to the Jewish community on Tuesday for his past antisemitic remarks, saying he...
Taylor Swift fan died of heat exhaustion at Rio concert, police say
RIO DE JANEIRO — The death of a young Brazilian fan who fell ill at a concert by U.S. singer Taylor Swift in sweltering Rio de Janeiro last month...
Shakira’s home city unveils giant statue of ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ singer
Grammy-winning Colombian singer Shakira, one of the world's top-selling musicians, has been immortalized in her famous belly-dancing pose in a giant bronze statue in her...
Lugaw for Noche Buena? Pinoys question TasteAtlas’ Christmas Eve post
Some Filipinos were left wondering after TasteAtlas reported that the lugaw or the rice porridge in the Philippines is part of its Christmas Eve...
Doctor laments lack of update on DOH’s COVID-19 tally
A physician wondered why the health department has not been updating its daily COVID-19 tracker in the past five days. "Nalipat ba ang taga bilang...
Operators, drivers cautioned vs overcharging amid holiday rush
During this holiday rush, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) operators and drivers were reminded that overcharging and declining passengers are against...
China threatens more trade sanctions on Taiwan as election nears
BEIJING — The Chinese government on Wednesday threatened to place further trade sanctions on Taiwan if the ruling party "stubbornly" adheres to supporting independence, in a further escalation...
Outlet, not company: Islander clarifies only Cebu outlet shutting doors
Renowned local slipper brand Islander said that it is not permanently shutting its operations following some online users' confusion about the statement of a...