Seventeen’s album ‘FML’ tops IFPI global chart as K-pop dominates
LONDON — Seventeen's "FML" was on Tuesday named last year's biggest-selling album globally, with the K-pop band topping the chart run by industry body the...
‘Sino’ng ready’: Airline teases Swifties in its Taylor-themed Singapore flights
A budget airline teased Filipino Swifties about its Taylor Swift-themed flights days ahead of the global popstar's Singapore stop of her record-breaking "The Eras...
Suggestions as Rita’s asks for more locations ahead of Philippine relaunch
Fans of the famous Italian frozen custard chain Rita's gamely offered suggestions as to where it can open a branch after announcing its comeback...
TikTok begins removing Universal Music Publishing content after deal stalemate
TikTok has begun removing Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) content from the video app as it failed to reach a new licensing agreement with...
Global rich keep luxury property prices rising as Manila, Dubai soar —Knight Frank
LONDON — Luxury residential property bucked the trend of falling prices in 2023 and rose 3.1%, as double-digit gains in the likes of Manila and...
‘Ma, special guest na kami’: Ben&Ben giddy to open for Ed Sheeran’s ‘Mathematics’ tour
"Never in our wildest dreams." This was what popular nine-piece folk-pop band Ben&Ben said after it was announced they would open for Grammy award-winning British...
Chinese navy’s presence in South China Sea is ‘worrisome’, says Marcos
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said the Chinese navy's presence in the South China Sea is "worrisome" but will not deter his country from defending...
‘I’m a politician, of course…’: City councilor’s video on politician stereotypes creates a stir
A video by a Metro Manila city councilor about politicians sparked discussions in the local online community, with some interpreting the content as serious. Caloocan...
There are more than 300 ways to work flexibly – here are four tips...
Did you know that, according to a recent study, there are more than 300 ways to work flexibly? The list of possible flexible work...
Google steps up Microsoft criticism, warns of rival’s monopoly in cloud
BRUSSELS — Alphabet's Google Cloud on Monday ramped up its criticism of Microsoft's cloud computing practices, saying its rival is seeking a monopoly that would harm the...
Investigating insomnia: our research shows how chronic sleep problems can lead to a spiralling...
I’ll often lie awake until three or four in the morning, before drifting off for just a few hours. Then comes the dreaded alarm...
Outgoing Daet bishop says he leaves with ‘mixed feelings’
Archbishop-elect Rex Andrew Alarcon of Caceres has mixed emotions as prepares to take over a much larger ecclesiastical territory. "Not our will, but the will...
‘Boycott’ Miss Universe? Anne Jakrajutatip, other execs under fire for inclusivity discussion
Some Filipinos called for the "boycott" of the Miss Universe beauty pageant as videos of Thai mogul Anne Jakrajutatip surfaced online, suggesting that its inclusivity...
Draft Canada law would force social media companies to quickly remove harmful content
OTTAWA — Canada on Monday unveiled draft legislation to combat online hate that would force major companies to quickly remove harmful content and boost the...
Marian image in Edsa revolt honored with ‘canonical crown’
A pilgrim image of Our Lady of Fatima, which has been an iconic symbol of the 1986 peaceful revolution, was formally honored with pontifical...