China’s fast-fashion retailer Shein files for US IPO — sources
China-founded fashion company Shein has confidentially filed to go public in the United States, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.
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Pope Francis’ health ‘stable’ despite breathing difficulties, Vatican says
Pope Francis’ lung inflammation has caused him some breathing difficulties, but his condition is stable and “clearly improving,” the Vatican said on Monday. The 86-year-old...
More Israeli hostages, Palestinians expected to be freed with extended truce
CAIRO/JERUSALEM — An Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza was poised to stretch into a fifth day on Tuesday amid expectations the Islamist group will free more of the hostages...
‘Linggo-linggo may winner’: PCSO’s lotto winner announcements for November spark doubts online
The seemingly "regular" announcements of lotto winners by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on social media were met with doubts and questions by...
‘Future Miss Universe’: Kendra Kramer’s look for school banquet earns buzz
The eldest child of celebrity couple Doug and Cheska Kramer stole the spotlight anew with her glamorous look for her school banquet. Fourteen-year-old Kendra Kramer...
Chinese fighter jets ‘orbit’ Philippine patrol aircraft, Manila says
MANILA — Two Chinese fighter jets were monitored "orbiting" a Philippine aircraft participating in patrols with Australia in the South China Sea but did not cause...
Vatican draws line on women’s ordination and homosexuality in new letter to German bishops
The Vatican has informed German bishops in writing that the ordination of women and changes in the Church’s teaching on homosexuality cannot be subjects...
Biden hopes for extension of Israel-Hamas truce as more hostages released
Israeli PM's office says discussions underway over list of fourth roster of hostages up for release JERUSALEM — U.S. President Joe Biden said he hoped the...
‘Environment is life’: Arci Muñoz tapped as ‘environmental advocate’ of DENR
Actress Arci Muñoz has been named an "environmental advocate" of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The government agency on Sunday, November 26...
Frozen’s 10th anniversary: How the musical reignited our love for sing-along cinema
Ten years ago a musical phenomenon hit our screens, one which captured the hearts of a large and diverse audience and whose songs have...
Clint Bondad shares cryptic IG Stories anew, includes Anne Jakrajutatip’s message
Three years after setting the internet abuzz with his cryptic Instagram Stories, model-entrepreneur Clint Bondad once again drew intrigue with his posts involving Miss...
More allegations emerge as video of fast food worker taking orders outside store go...
More allegations of "outside-of-store" order taking surfaced online after a video of a fast food worker taking orders in the streets of Davao City...
Church official seeks swift action for release of 17 Filipino seafarers held hostage by...
A Catholic bishop has urged the government to swiftly act for the release of the seafarers, including 17 Filipinos, who are being held hostage...
Philippines launches maiden sukuk bonds issue
The Philippines, one of Asia's most active sovereign debt issuers, has launched its maiden sukuk bonds issue, according to a government announcement on Monday, mandating...
Hamas, Israel release prisoners; American girl, 4, is freed
Red Cross receives latest group of Israeli and foreign hostages
Israel PM Netanyahu visits his troops in Gaza amid truce
Netanyahu tells Biden...