Philippines rebukes China over South China Sea claims
MANILA — The Philippine defense minister rebuked China on Wednesday for accusing his country of provoking tension and stirring trouble in the South China Sea, saying...
South Korea reports eight outbreaks of H5N6 bird flu on farms
PARIS — South Korea has reported eight cases of H5N6 bird flu on farms, prompting the culling of more than 500,000 poultry, the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) reported on Tuesday.
The...
Actor Rob Gomez’s social media accounts share alleged convos with beauty queens
The social media accounts of Kapuso actor Rob Gomez shocked Filipinos after posting private conversations that allegedly involved beauty queens Herlene Budol and Pearl...
Philippines bets on food vouchers to stamp out hunger
Hunger affects about one in 10 Filipinos
One million low-income households to receive food stamps
Critics say proper jobs needed, not handouts MANILA (Thomson...
Philippines posts $216 million balance of payment deficit in November
MANILA — The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) position hit a deficit of $216 million in November, down from a deficit of $756 million a year...
Social media users slam sharing of leaked Ronaldo Valdez footage
(Updated 12:50 p.m.) Social media users called out fellow netizens who are spreading the leaked footage of the discovery of the body of late...
Festive of flavors: How to make Holidays healthier with non-alcoholic drinks
Who says you only need liquor to enjoy a festive Christmas? Non-alcoholic drinkers and those looking for healthier beverage choices can toast a merry Holiday...
WHO classifies JN.1 as COVID-19 ‘variant of interest’
The World Health Organization on Tuesday classified the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a "variant of interest" but said it did not pose much threat...
Actor Jonathan Majors convicted of assault, dropped from Marvel films
NEW YORK — Actor Jonathan Majors, a rising Hollywood star who had been set to play the leading role in an upcoming Marvel superhero film, was found guilty...
Sarah Lahbati earns attention for liking TikTok comments on splurging
Actress Sarah Lahbati caught online users' attention for liking TikTok comments supporting her splurging money. A user on the X (formerly Twitter) platform on Monday noticed...
Amid holiday traffic, Pinoys revive post vowing Metro Manila mobility by 2022
An old post about the Metro Manila traffic went viral anew as Filipinos shared their travel experiences amid the Holiday rush. Christmas season is upon...
Does exercise really do nothing for longevity, as a Finnish twins study suggests?
Surveys on lifestyle and longevity consistently find that people who do more exercise live longer. So it is surprising to see a report from...
‘Presyong round-trip’: Criticisms vs viral scheme of P11K-worth taxi ride to NAIA
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is verifying a video showing a supposed taxi driver who overcharged passengers at the airport. The video...
China ready to work with Philippines through dialogue
BEIJING — China is ready to work with the Philippines through dialogue, China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
The recent development in the South China Sea is the fault...
How to spot fake money? BSP suggests ‘feel-look-tilt’ P1,000 polymer bills
The central bank of the Philippines advised Filipinos to use the "feel-look-tilt" method to ensure the authenticity of the new P1,000 polymer banknote. The Bangko...