DOF proposes cut in rice tariffs to curb retail prices
MANILA — The Philippines' finance ministry has recommended a series of measures, including a cut in tariffs on imported rice, to curb surging retail...
In cat and mouse game, Philippines resupplies troops in South China Sea atoll
SOUTH CHINA SEA — The Philippines has completed a supply mission for troops stationed in a rusty World War Two-era ship, but not without a usual...
Reduction of royalty rate will further hurt mining communities — Caritas Philippines
The Catholic Church’s development and advocacy arm is opposing a proposed bill that seeks to reduce the royalty fee imposed on mining companies. Caritas Philippines...
Ghibli’s Miyazaki has ideas for next project after ‘The Boy and the Heron’
TORONTO — Studio Ghibli's legendary director, Hayao Miyazaki, 82, still has not put his pencil down, an executive at the Japanese animation studio said...
Pope playfully spars with ‘Rocky’ actor Stallone at Vatican
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis playfully pretended to box with Sylvester Stallone during a meeting with the "Rocky" star at the Vatican on Friday. Introduced...
‘Preference over authenticity’: Ninong Ry shares view on evolution of local cuisine
"Preference over authenticity" is the mindset of influencer Ninong Ry on his cooking style, a different take from other people who are bent on...
Toronto film festival kicks off with Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’, few stars
TORONTO, Sept 7 (Reuters) - The Toronto International Film Festival opened on Thursday with "The Boy and the Heron" by famed Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, the first time an animated...
‘Kumpleto tayo sa permits’: Slater Young defends controversial real estate project amid criticisms
Engineer-actor Slater Young said his controversial real estate project received the proper certifications and underwent the necessary impact study. This response comes following online criticisms...
‘Mothers recognize mothers’: Sarah Paulson shares Kathryn Bernardo, Dolly de Leon magazine cover
Sarah Paulson showed her support to Dolly de Leon and Kathryn Bernardo for their cover for a fashion magazine. Dolly and Kathryn, who are starring...
Is it okay to kiss your pet? The risk of animal-borne diseases is small,...
Our relationship with pets has changed drastically in recent decades. Pet ownership is at an all-time high, with a recent survey finding 69% of...
China coast guard repeats opposition to Philippines’ grounded warship
BEIJING — China's coast guard said on Friday it had warned and followed Philippine vessels in waters near the Second Thomas Shoal in the...
Cielo Magno’s exit: A closer look at Facebook post that sparked her DOF departure
A Department of Finance official was eased out of her position due to social media posts perceived to oppose the policies of the government. Executive...
Australia, Philippines upgrade ties to strategic partnership
MANILA — Australia and the Philippines on Friday agreed to hold annual defense ministers' meetings as the two nations upgraded bilateral ties to a...
Oriental Mindoro’s new bishop assumes post
The nation’s youngest active bishop has been installed as the fourth apostolic vicar of Calapan. Bishop Moises Cuevas, 49, was welcomed at the door of...
ChatGPT traffic slips again for third month in a row
OpenAI's ChatGPT, the wildly popular artificial intelligence chatbot launched in November, saw monthly website visits decline for the third month in a row in...