Philippine annual inflation at 3.7% in March
MANILA — Philippine annual inflation PHPCPI=ECI was at 3.7% in March, driven by higher food prices, the statistics agency said on Friday.
Economists in a Reuters poll had forecast...
Philippines reports H5N1 bird flu outbreak on poultry farm
PARIS — The Philippines has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, on a poultry farm in the center of...
Why French luxury brand chose Kathryn Bernardo as new brand ambassador
Award-winning actress Kathryn Bernardo shared her feelings about entering a new era wherein she is more resilient, confident and happy as an individual. Luxury French...
From stages to gaming: Dilaw teams up with Valorant for the 1st time
Filipino rock band Dilaw has partnered with Riot Games' tactical shooter Valorant and introduced its newest non-binary agent Clove. During the Agent Clove Launch at...
‘Tax-free?’: Pinoys pepper BIR logo-making contest post with quips
Online users exchanged banters in the comments section of a Facebook post by Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. announcing a...
Philippines’ Citicore cuts IPO after entry of investor
MANILA — Citicore Renewable Energy Corp, one of the Philippines' biggest solar power producers, has cut its initial public offering size following the entry of...
Bishop offers prayers, solidarity with quake-hit Taiwan
A Filipino Catholic bishop has expressed his sorrow and solidarity with Taiwan following a devastating earthquake that struck the East Asian nation. In a statement,...
Road safety on spotlight after viral spoof on Taft Avenue crossing
Filipinos highlighted pedestrian and road safety after a spoof post by a student paper for April Fools' Day about crossing Taft Avenue earned flak...
Taiwan earthquake injuries top 1,000, missing hotel workers found
HUALIEN, Taiwan — The number of people injured in a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in eastern Taiwan climbed past 1,000 on Thursday though the death toll remained steady at...
US, Japan and Philippines to seek closer coordination on South China Sea — US...
WASHINGTON — A trilateral summit next week between the U.S., Japan and the Philippines will bring closer coordination on South China Sea issues, U.S. Deputy Secretary...
‘Anti-poor’: Commuters decry MMDA ban on pedicabs, tricycles on nat’l roads
The Metro Manila Development Authority's policy of banning tricycles and pedicabs on national roads drew criticism from some commuters who rely on these modes...
Beating the heat: Limited fruity frozen delights to try this dry season
An ice cream brand has introduced another banger for its monthly limited-time offering in time for the warmest period of the year with one...
Philippines lowers growth target for 2024, raises deficit ceilings
MANILA — The Philippines has lowered its target growth range for this year and also turned slightly less optimistic about next year's outlook due to high...
Pope Francis planning Indonesia visit, minister says
JAKARTA — Indonesia Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi on Wednesday said Pope Francis was planning a visit to the predominantly Muslim country and discussions were ongoing with...
Local coffee shops offer antacid as aftercare vs acid reflux, heartburn
Some local coffee shops are giving free antacids to individuals who would purchase a cup of joe from them. Kalinaw Coffee Co, Ninety Three Coffee,...