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GCash working to fix issues amid reports of intermittent access

Popular e-wallet GCash appealed to users to bear with the financial app following reports of intermittent access to some of its services. The mobile wallet...

Pope Francis, Jerusalem patriarch react to violence between Israel and Hamas

ROME — Pope Francis and the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem called for peace after Israel declared “war” following a major attack by Hamas fighters...

Israel and Palestinian war: What you need to know right now

The Israeli military on Monday said it struck hundreds of Hamas and Islamic Jihad targets in the Gaza Strip overnight and had sent four combat...
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Kris Aquino’s online exchange with talent manager Noel Ferrer goes viral: ‘Kris is Krissing’

Showbiz personality Kris Aquino's response to an Instagram comment of radio broadcaster and talent manager Noel Ferrer about her health update earned the attention...

Philippine Senate email domain, security documents for sale on the dark web, warns data...

A data analyst warned the public about government emails and national security documents spotted on the "dark web." Dominic Ligot, a board member of the...

‘Christmas bonus, ating inaasahan’: Aegis to hold first Christmas concert in December

Is your Christmas bonus ready? It better be — especially if you’re a fan of Filipino rock band Aegis. The OPM icon just announced that they...

Sam YG clarifies decision to leave Magic 89.9: ‘Walang nag-away. Walang magkagalit’

Radio personality Sam YG said that his decision to leave Magic 89.9 was amicable.  This clarification came after Sam said last week that he is resigning...
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‘Misinformation!’: Ricardo Cepeda’s stepsons defend actor over syndicated estafa charges

Two stepsons of veteran actor Ricardo Cepeda, who was arrested by the police over charges of alleged syndicated estafa, called the incident a product...

Diokno: Philippines has ‘done enough’ policy tightening

MANILA — Philippine Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno believes the central bank has "done enough" policy tightening to tame inflation, but reiterated future interest rate moves would...

Israel retaliates after Hamas attacks, deaths pass 1,100

Some Israelis do not know if loved ones dead or alive Gaza will pay heavy price for generations, Israeli minister says Israeli army spokesperson denounces...

IKEA Philippines offers anti-leak food storage solutions for ‘Sharonians’ this Christmas

Food containers for "Sharonians" who love takeaways during family reunions are among IKEA Philippines' latest offerings for its Christmas campaign. The furniture giant on October...

Philippines raises $1.26 billion via U.S. dollar-denominated retail bonds sale

MANILA — The Philippines has raised $1.26 billion from its sale of onshore U.S. dollar-denominated retail bonds, the finance minister said, slightly above its target. The sale, launched...

Jesuits announce new Philippine head

The Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, has announced Father Xavier Olin as the new head of the congregation in the Philippines. Fr....

Two killed by avalanches on Tibet’s Shishapangma as 50 were climbing

BEIJING — Avalanches have struck high on the slopes of the Tibetan mountain Shishapangma as more than 50 climbers were making a push for the summit,...

Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah hits Shebaa Farms

Israel fired barrages of artillery into southern Lebanon on Sunday after Hezbollah targeted three Israeli military positions in the disputed Shebaa Farms. There were no...