No Telegram ban: Philippine gov’t, platform agree on measures to curb illegal content
The government will no longer ban messaging platform Telegram after reaching an agreement with its leaders regarding sexual exploitation and other illegal activities on...
Environment chief Lotilla named Philippine envoy to the Holy See
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has designated the country’s environment chief Raphael Lotilla as the Philippine ambassador to the Holy See, Malacañang announced Friday. Palace press...
BSP sees February inflation at 2.3% to 3.1%
MANILA — Philippine inflation was likely within the 2.3% to 3.1% range in February, the central bank said on Friday.
It said it would continue monitoring developments...
‘Digestives marked safe’: Patrons relieved as Marks & Spencer to stay in Philippines
"Digestive cookies marked safe." Filipinos expressed relief after it was clarified that Marks and Spencer (M&S) will not be leaving the Philippines, following earlier reports...
The Epstein revelations have exposed how ‘Boy’s Club’ elites avoid accountability
The Jeffrey Epstein case is not an exception. Like the #MeToo movement, it is part of a wider continuum of violence committed by men...
‘Sayang’: Sandara Park’s SG tourism project viewed as missed opportunity for Philippines
Filipinos who learned about the collaboration between Korean artist Sandara "Dara" Park and the Singapore Tourism Board expressed hope that a similar initiative could...
Pope tells priests to use their brains, not AI, to write homilies
In a private exchange with priests of the Diocese of Rome on Thursday, Pope Leo XIV responded to four questions, advising them on prayer,...
Father urges responsible pet ownership after alleged dog attack in mall
A parent appealed to pet owners to be responsible after a dog allegedly jumped from its stroller in a mall and attacked them. TikTok user...
Anderson .Paak mixes culture and comedy in root-reconnecting film ‘K-Pops!’
LOS ANGELES — Grammy award-winning rapper and singer, Anderson .Paak, is exploring his Korean roots with his directorial debut film "K-Pops!", which is due for release...
Calls for a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are growing, but how...
The next major international sporting event, the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is already garnering...
Dashcam footage shows heartwarming kitten rescue from under SUV
A heartwarming dashcam video of a driver stopping in traffic to rescue a stray cat from beneath a sports utility vehicle has gone viral...
Philippines January trade deficit at $4.05 billion
MANILA — The Philippines posted a trade deficit of $4.05 billion for January, as exports rose 7.9% from a year earlier and imports fell 3.1%, government data showed on Friday.
The value of imports PHIMP=ECI reached $11.14 billion while...
Serg’s Chocolate open to franchising, influencer deals as it stages comeback
The people behind the comeback of a popular local chocolate brand expressed openness to discussions about the confection. Serg's Chocolate said it will bring back...
South Korea’s Lee to visit Singapore and the Philippines from March 1 to 4
SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will make state visits to Singapore and the Philippines in early March and discuss cooperation in artificial intelligence and nuclear energy,...
Slide goes hilariously wrong as ring flies out of the landing zone
In a funny moment, a slide went hilariously wrong as a ring flew out of the landing zone. Footage captured by Daniel Ingalla shows Jaja,...