‘Kudos!’: “Ryan Bang’s multilingual hosting at AAA 2023 wins netizens’ hearts
Ryan Bang earned applause on social media for his role as the master of ceremonies at the Asia Artist Awards 2023. Ryan was selected to...
‘I am first honor’: Melai Cantiveros draws laughter, praise among Pinoys, Korean artists
Comedienne Melai Cantiveros-Francisco gained buzz on X and Facebook for her acceptance speech and appearance at a prominent awards show. The keyword "Melai" landed in...
Want a cheeky holiday? Mixologist Brendon Khoo recommends drinks to make your Christmas merrier
Want to make the festive season more cheerful? Serving drinks and cocktails to family and friends can do the trick. But making an occasion more...
BSP sees narrower 2024 current account deficit
MANILA — The Philippines' current account deficit is expected to narrow to $9.5 billion, or 2.0% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024 from the projected deficit...
Palestinian minister accuses Israel of starving Gazans; Israel says charge ‘obscene’
Palestinian FM deplores 'utter international failure'
Israel dismisses accusations as 'obscene'
Humanitarian situation 'well beyond breakdown' - UN GENEVA — The Palestinian foreign minister on Tuesday accused Israel of starving...
‘Key word is simba, not gabi,’ archbishop reminds Catholics as ‘Simbang Gabi’ nears
A Catholic archbishop said that the faithful can fulfill the ‘Simbang Gabi’ devotion regardless of the time of day or night they attend Mass. Archbishop...
Still open for applications: LTFRB clarifies on circulating PUJ routes under modernization program
The list of routes of public utility jeepneys (PUJs) posted by a transport group is not yet final under the modernization program. The Land Transportation...
Philippines ‘wargaming’ Chinese hostilities as sea standoffs intensify
MANILA — The Philippines is contingency planning for an escalation of hostilities in the South China Sea, according to a senior military official, including a scenario where crew...
‘Internet comments as AI film’: KFC makes AI-generated commercials inspired by users
What would an AI-generated commercial look like? KFC Philippines gathered ideas from social media users to come up with an advertisement created with the use...
Why Piston references Taylor Swift in two-day transport strike vs PUVMP
A transport group greeted Taylor Swift for her birthday while referencing the two-day jeepney strike in the country. The Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper...
COP28: Why China’s clean energy boom matters for global climate action
With an energy-hungry economy, an historic reliance on coal and vast manufacturing enterprises, China is the world’s single largest emitter, accounting for 27% of the...
Nearly a fifth of Gaza’s buildings destroyed or damaged: UN estimate
GENEVA — Nearly 40,000 buildings, or about 18% of all pre-conflict structures, have been damaged or destroyed in the Gaza Strip since the conflict began on Oct. 7,...
Gaza faces ‘perfect storm’ of deadly diseases
GAZA — For the besieged residents of Gaza who have so far survived Israel's bombs and bullets, a silent, invisible killer is now stalking them: disease.
A lack of...
‘A powerful advocate’: Taiwan honors veteran Pinoy child rights advocate
A Filipino child rights advocate became the recipient of the Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award (ADHRA) from Taiwan. This award recognizes an individual or...
MRT-3 says it is ‘not hacked’ as it posts birthday greeting for Taylor Swift
The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) on Wednesday quipped it was not hacked when it posted a greeting for Grammy award-winning global artist...