BSP keeps rates on hold as price risks recede

Central bank keeps policy rate at 6.5%, as expected Lowers inflation forecast for 2024 to 3.9% BSP: remains ready to adjust monetary policy...
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Data leak, lewd Facebook page: DepEd-affiliated pages report data breach

Facebook pages of two entities affiliated with the Department of Education (DepEd) have been compromised by hackers. A Facebook page affiliated with the DepEd's executive...

Philippines committed to South China Sea code of conduct

MANILA — The Philippines is firmly committed to negotiations for a code of conduct between China and Southeast Asian countries to avert confrontations in the South China Sea,...

Bishop seeks prayer for victims of church balcony collapse

A Catholic bishop has asked prayers for for the victims of a collapsed portion of a church balcony in the city of San Jose...
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Erik Matti lauds Japanese restaurant for valuing food quality above all else

Filmmaker Erik Matti stressed the importance of food quality in restaurants after his "great" experience at a Japanese private dining restaurant for a pre-Valentine's...

Romance isn’t always rosy, sometimes it’s sickening – lovesickness, erotomania and death by heartbreak...

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. All you need is love. It’s better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at...
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Titans alliance seen in latest trailer of ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’

The second trailer for the action adventure “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” unites the two iconic titans. In its latest trailer released early Thursday,...
NAIA

Philippines’ awarding of $3 billion airport deal moved to Feb. 16

MANILA —The Philippines' transportation ministry said on Wednesday the winning bidder for a $3 billion contract to upgrade and operate the country's main international airport...

Neuralink has put its first chip in a human brain. What could possibly go...

Earlier this month, Elon Musk announced his brain-computer interface company, Neuralink, had implanted a device in a human for the first time. The company’s...

Bishop urges lawmakers to withdraw support from charter change

A Catholic bishop has challenged the country’s lawmakers to tackle corruption and political dynasties — if only to promote economic development. Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of...

Philippine rescued pets look for love on dates this Valentine’s Day

MANILA — Filipino pet lovers took some furry friends on a date this Valentine's Day, showering them with cuddles and treats inside an animal shelter in...
MMDA clearing operations

MMDA adds a twist to road clearing ops for Valentine’s Day

It's business as usual for the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) as it conducts road clearing operations on Valentine's Day, but with a twist. Online...
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Thai activists arrested for sedition after ‘harassing’ royal motorcade

BANGKOK — Thai police on Tuesday arrested two activists on charges of sedition and computer crime for allegedly harassing a royal family motorcade in Bangkok. Insulting...
Prabowo and Raka

Unofficial Indonesia election vote count points to first round Prabowo win

Unofficial "quick counts" released by pollsters 'Jokowi effect' has been central to Prabowo's support Undecided voters crucial for Anies, Ganjar JAKARTA — Unofficial figures in...
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‘Matik red flag’: CHR warns vs dating people who do not value human rights

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) reminded Filipinos that dating someone who does not prioritize human rights should be considered a red flag. The government...