Boeing hit with whistleblower allegations, adding to safety concerns
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a Boeing whistleblower's claims that the company dismissed safety and quality concerns in the production...
Vatican rejects gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy in new document
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican on Monday reaffirmed its opposition to gender-affirming surgery, "gender theory" and surrogate parenthood, drawing criticism from advocates for LGBTQ Catholics.
The...
Assault on Taylor Sheesh sparks renewed push for SOGIE bill approval
Trigger Warning: Contains graphic descriptions involving physical assault Drag artist Taylor Sheesh stressed the need for the SOGIE Equality Bill after she was physically...
Balenciaga and the influence of abstract art
In January, the TV series Cristóbal Balenciaga premiered, a story inspired by the life of the Spanish designer during his time in Paris, beginning...
Marcos says trilateral summit with US, Japan to include South China Sea cooperation
MANILA — The upcoming trilateral summit between the United States, Philippines and Japan will include an agreement to maintain security and freedom of navigation in...
Solaire to open new integrated resort in Quezon City: What to expect
Solaire Resort is bringing its signature brand closer to Metro Manila’s northern residents as it is set to open in Quezon City next month. Bloomberry...
Airlines struggle with lack of planes as summer travel set to hit record levels
CHICAGO — The global airline industry is facing a summer squeeze, with travel demand expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels while aircraft deliveries drop sharply due...
What is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims celebrate it? 6 questions answered
Editor’s note: Eid al-Fitr, one of Islam’s principal festivals, will be celebrated April 9, 2024, according to the Fiqh Council of North America. At...
Expect more joint South China Sea patrols, US says ahead of summits with allies
WASHINGTON — More joint patrols can be expected in the South China Sea after drills by the United States, Australia, the Philippines and Japan last...
Magnitude 6.5 quake strikes in Northern Molucca Sea off Indonesia
JAKARTA — An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 struck the Northern Molucca Sea off Indonesia on Tuesday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
There was no tsunami potential, Indonesia's...
Why you should watch ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,’ according to cast members
The classic film franchise "Ghostbusters" is back with a new title that combines the old and new Ghostbusters teams as they face one of...
R&B star UMI to return to Manila for kick-off of Insignia Concert Series Year...
Rising soulful R&B star UMI is set to once again perform in Manila this week. Her return will mark the kickoff of the second year...
‘Never mistake silence for weakness’: Maggie Wilson earns buzz for cryptic IG caption
Former beauty queen and TV host Maggie Wilson earned buzz for an Instagram post with a cryptic caption uploaded a week after her estranged husband,...
Hollywood animation, VFX unions fight AI job cut threat
Most entertainment executives see AI displacing workers
Animators, visual effects demand credit for their work
Independent filmmakers see opportunities LOS ANGELES (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — "In...
Filipino protesters trample on Xi effigy, condemn China’s maritime ‘aggression’
MANILA — Protesters in Manila trampled on an effigy of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday as they condemned China's "aggression" against the Philippines in the...