BSP keeps interest rates steady at 6.50%
MANILA — The Philippine central bank kept its benchmark rate unchanged at 6.50% for a fourth straight meeting on Monday, as expected, even as inflation further...
Why Pinoys think takoyaki brand’s ‘scripted’ tattoo challenge is ‘exploitative’
A local takoyaki food brand was called "exploitative" for tapping into people's emotions to execute its viral April Fools' prank which was later revealed...
A bumper ‘Bluey’ episode is about to hit screens. 5 ways to get the...
A special episode of the hit kids show Bluey will premiere on April 14. The episode will run for 28 minutes, which is four...
Philippines’ DoubleDragon subsidiary Hotel101 Global to list in US
Hotel101 to be first Philippine company to list in U.S.
Listing to be achieved through a SPAC merger
Hotel101 to have equity value...
Philippines will continue dialogue with China to ease South China Sea tensions, says president
MANILA — Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called on China to talk to prevent more incidents like ramming vessels and the use of water...
Colin Farrell embodies film noir detective in ‘Sugar’
LOS ANGELES — Film noir is back, with a lot of color, starring Colin Farrell in "Sugar," a new Apple+ series set in contemporary Los Angeles.
The role of...
‘Selos’ issue cleared? Shaira gives update on talks with Lenka’s camp
Mindanao-based singer Shaira Alimudin, also known as "Shaira Moro," gave an update about her talks with Australian singer Lenka on her viral hit "Selos"...
Incurable but not hopeless: How hope shapes patients’ awareness of their advanced cancer prognosis
Hope is defined as the expectation of achieving a future good. Patients with cancer, whether it is curable or not, prioritize cure as their...
Texas woman who measures her life in eclipses about to see her 21st
FARMERS BRANCH, Texas — Leticia Ferrer is an "umbraphile" - literally, a shadow lover - but what it really means is that she is a chaser of eclipses.
The...
Taiwan earthquake: An earthquake scientist on what we know so far and what may...
Earlier this week, a major earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck the central east coast of Taiwan, roughly 20 kilometers south of the city of...
Tech lately: Garmin upgrades stylish smartwatches with new health, wellness features
Tech firm Garmin just announced that its signature smartwatch, Lily 2 series, just got an update with new health, wellness and connected features. The small...
Brussels seeks UNESCO heritage mark for puppetry, flower carpet
BRUSSELS — Brussels is looking to protect two of its historical traditions: rod puppetry and a 1,680-square-metre flower carpet rolled out every second year in front...
Imus diocese to host first Nat’l Vocation Festival
The Diocese of Imus, south of Manila, will host the inaugural national festival to promote vocations in the country. Scheduled on April 27 at the...
The total solar eclipse is a cosmic spectacle well worth the hype
Eclipse fever has gripped North America, where many people are talking, worrying — and obsessing — about the April 8 total solar eclipse. The eclipse...
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ transmits joy, honors legends and challenges a segregated industry
The release of Beyoncé’s latest album, Cowboy Carter, was a much awaited event for a lot of us. There was much anticipation about this...