‘Biz rehab, not bankruptcy’: MUO owner speaks up on JKN Global’s status
"Business rehabilitation program means JKN aims to preserve the continuity and integrity of the businesses." Anne Jakrajutatip, owner of the Miss Universe Organization (MUO), issued...
What Smokey Manaloto regrets in being a first-time dad in his 50s
Comedian Smokey Manaloto has come full circle as he returns to lead the charge on "Takeshi’s Castle," the beloved Japanese game show that premiered...
Public warned of ‘spyware’ targeting unsuspecting mobile phone users
The police's anti-cybercrime group warned the public about a type of spyware designed to "secretly collect information" from mobile phone devices. In a post on...
Israel must protect Palestinians in the West Bank — UN rights chief
AMMAN — The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Friday that Israel must take immediate measures to protect Palestinians in the West Bank as they...
Travel deals: 11.11 seat sale promos you can avail
Three budget airlines are joining the Singles’ Day shopping sale and are offering discounted flights to selected local and international destinations. Jetstar Asia Airways, Air...
Overwhelmed by group chat messages? You’re not alone
For many of us, group chats are part of the texture of our social lives. These groups, formed on apps like Messenger or Whatsapp,...
SONA, Vanessa Hudgens docu: Paul Soriano’s projects as presidential adviser
Filmmaker Paul Soriano has let go of his position at the Malacañang. This was announced more than a year after he was appointed as the...
Philippines denounces China for ‘unprovoked acts of coercion’ to block resupply mission
MANILA/BEIJING (Updated 6:14 p.m.) —The Philippines on Friday condemned China's coast guard for "unprovoked acts of coercion and dangerous maneuvers," including its use of...
Potential for remittance income to be cut by AI, says Diokno
NEW YORK — Philippines Finance Minister Benjamin Diokno says there is potential that the remittances that help power the southeast Asian economy could be replaced by AI.
Money...
Philippines’ Michelle Dee wows viewers with Spanish intro at Miss Universe event
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee spoke Spanish when she introduced herself at an event, surprising and impressing the local pageant fans on social...
‘Age of Jesus when he died’: Kris Aquino’s old Shopee video resurfaces
"Top tier humor talaga." This was what social media users commented when an old video featuring showbiz personality Kris Aquino talking to an individual through...
Philippines inflation expected within target range by Q1 2024, says DOF chief
NEW YORK — Philippines Finance Minister Benjamin Diokno says he expects inflation to be within target range by the first quarter of next year.
Diokno told the Reuters...
‘You can do it!’: Pinoys’ love for Olivia Culpo ahead of Miss Universe hosting...
Filipinos cheered for Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo as she is set to return to host the international pageant this year.
An all-female team was...
PH vies for major awards in the ‘Oscars’ of the travel industry. Here’s how...
The Philippines is once again putting itself on the world map. The Southeast Asian country is vying for four major awards in the World Travel...
BSP says risks to inflation still on the upside
MANILA — The Philippine central bank sees risks to the inflation outlook leaning heavily to the upside, a member of its policymaking monetary board said on...