Japan’s top talent agency to dissolve after sex abuse scandal; over 300 seek damages
TOKYO — Japan's top talent agency Johnny & Associates said on Monday it would split into two entities — one devoted to compensating victims of sexual abuse by its late founder,...
Cinema chain shares etiquette for Swifties ahead of Taylor Swift concert film premiere
A mall cinema chain shared a list of cinema etiquette for Swifties to ensure they will have the "best cinematic concert experience" during the...
Cristine Reyes mum on David DiMuzio’s viral old photos with her
Actress Cristine Reyes remained mum amid the virality of American singer David DiMuzio's old pictures with her on Facebook. It's been days since the singer...
Philippines annual inflation quickens to 6.1% in Sept on costlier food, transport
Philippine inflation quickened for a second straight month in September due to increases in food and transport costs, the statistics agency said on Thursday,...
‘Drag is not a crime’: Drag queens rally behind Pura Luka Vega following arrest
Calls to free embattled drag artist Pura Luka Vega were made online after she was arrested in her home in Sta. Cruz in Manila...
PCG stresses investigations ongoing as Pinoys question boat ramming incident report
The Philippine Coast Guard stressed that the boat ramming incident that cost the lives of three Filipino fishermen is still being investigated following questions...
Precious Paula Nicole, Lady Morgana reminisce wins ahead of ‘DRPH’ Season 2 finale
Precious Paula Nicole and Lady Morgana are ready to pass on their titles to season 2 winners of "Drag Race Philippines." On October 12, 2022,...
Flights cancelled, work suspended as typhoon Koinu grinds towards Taiwan
TAITUNG — Typhoon Koinu (typhoon Jenny in the Philippines) headed towards southern Taiwan on Wednesday bringing heavy rain and winds and causing the cancellation of more...
Are your emails safe? After PhilHealth cyber attack, here’s how to spot data breach
Concerned individuals were advised to check their passwords and email accounts due to possible data exposure following the ransomware attack against state insurer PhilHealth. Kaspersky,...
Philippines says Marshall islands-registered vessel may have been involved in sea collision
MANILA — An oil tanker registered under the flag of the Marshall Islands was suspected to have been involved in an 'accidental collision' with a Philippine boat in...
Time to work together to protect Verde Island Passage, says bishop
Oriental Mindoro’s new bishop exhorted the faithful to work together for protection of the Verde Island Passage, dubbed the “Amazon of the oceans”. Bishop Moises...
Suspected Thai mall shooter suffered breakdown, used modified pistol, police say
Thai gun laws strict, but illegal firearms common
Police investigating suspect's behavioral history
Prime minister visits mall, expresses condolences
Shooting could weigh on...
Embracing tradition, innovation: Bellevue Manila rebrands buffet restaurant to ‘Qsina’
A buffet restaurant in Alabang rebranded to offer a new dining experience that still celebrates its storied history. Café d'Asie, the signature restaurant of the...
Cainta municipal admin berates police as beer looting occurs after vehicular accident
The municipal administrator of Cainta, Rizal berated a police officer for failing to maintain order immediately after a ten-wheeler truck figured in a self-accident...
Philippines looking into ramming incident in South China Sea — Marcos
MANILA — The Philippines is investigating a maritime incident to find out what killed three Filipino fishermen in a ramming incident that sank their boat in the South...