‘Pambayad lang po’: TikToker Marvin Fojas amuses Pinoys on adult caroling post
Why can't adults sing Christmas carols to pay bills? TikTok content creator Marvin Fojas asked this as a joke on his Facebook account, which later...
ADB approves up to $2.1 billion financing for bridge to decongest Philippine capital
The Asian Development Bank said on Tuesday it had approved financing of up to $2.1 billion for the Philippines to construct a 32 km (20 mile)...
Passengers in the dark: NAIA Terminal 3’s planned power interruption earns flak
Some airline passengers had to deal with a dark airport as they embarked on early morning flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on...
‘Queens!’: Former VP Leni Robredo calls Kathryn Bernardo ‘a good person’
Former Vice President Leni Robredo gained buzz online after calling Kathryn Bernardo a "good person" at an event for senior high school students. One of...
Bacolod City coffee shop gains help, support following negative reviews from ‘non-paying’ customers
A coffee shop in Bacolod City received help from Filipinos online on dealing with bad reviews left by rude customers. The management of Slo-Bar Café,...
Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over South China Sea ‘harassment’
MANILA — The Philippines' foreign ministry said on Tuesday it has summoned China's ambassador to Manila to protest "back-to-back harassments" in the South China Sea at the weekend.
Manila has asked...
Philippines targets 7.7 million foreign tourists in 2024
MANILA, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The Philippines is aiming to attract 7.7 million foreign tourists next year as the industry continues to recover from the pandemic, its tourism...
Hunger rises in Gaza as UN prepares to vote on ceasefire resolution
UN agency says 'Hunger stalks everyone' in besieged Gaza
General Assembly prepares to vote on ceasefire resolution mirroring to Security Council language vetoed by...
Mark Bumgarner shares more details on MMD’s Whang Od-inspired homecoming look
Internationally renowned fashion designer Mark Bumgarner shared more details about the homecoming parade look of Miss Universe 2023 Top 10 finalist Michelle Dee who...
‘Gumastos ka’: Netizens rally behind Sarah Lahbati following Annabelle Rama’s remarks
Several Filipinos flooded Sarah Lahbati with support through her pictures following rumors about her alleged split with her husband Richard Gutierrez. Sarah on December 7...
Philippines trade deficit at $4.17 billion in October
MANILA — The Philippines posted a trade deficit of $4.17 billion for October, preliminary official data showed on Tuesday.
Imports in September fell 4.4% to $10.54 billion from a year earlier,...
Classic Fiesta Carnival makes a comeback ahead of Holiday season
The iconic indoor amusement park in the metro is back in time for the Holidays. Araneta City's Fiesta Carnival officially began its dry run on...
UK condemns China over incidents in the South China Sea against Philippines
LONDON — Britain on Monday condemned what it called "unsafe and escalatory tactics deployed by Chinese vessels" against the Philippines over the weekend in the South China Sea.
"The...
‘Poor’ reading comprehesion? Pinoys’ thoughts on viral ‘hoping to win’ comments on Honda post
A social media post of a Japanese car brand went viral after some Filipinos poked fun at the comments of its previous post which...
UN appeals for US$46 billion to meet humanitarian needs in 2024
GENEVA — The United Nations on Monday appealed for $46 billion in funding for 2024 to help millions of people affected by humanitarian crises around the...