Philippine $3B airport project has three potential bidders — secretary
JAKARTA — A 170.6 billion pesos ($3 billion) project to modernize the main international airport in the Philippines has attracted three potential bidders, including...
Another road rage incident: Valenzuela to probe footage of gun-toting SUV driver
Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian assured a cycling enthusiast that his city will investigate a road rage incident involving a sports utility vehicle (SUV)...
DOH warns public of leptospirosis—here’s what you need to know about the disease
The Department of Health (DOH) has warned the public about leptospirosis, a common disease during the rainy season. Leptospirosis is normally caused by infected rats and...
UK to declare Russia’s Wagner a terrorist organization
LONDON — The Russian mercenary Wagner Group is set to be proscribed as a terrorist organization by the British government, the interior ministry said...
Women are less happy than men–here are four things you can do about it
Something strange is going on in women’s happiness research. Because despite having more freedom and employment opportunities than ever before, women have higher levels...
ASEAN welcomes world leaders as China-U.S. rivalry overshadows region
JAKARTA — Southeast Asia's ASEAN bloc on Wednesday welcomed world leaders to Indonesia's capital for a summit likely to be dominated by worry about...
Phivolcs raises Alert Level 1 over Kanlaon
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvocs) raised the alert level status over Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island to Alert Level 1 on...
Not yet final! MTRCB clarifies suspension order on ‘It’s Showtime’ after backlash
The suspension of ABS-CBN's "It's Showtime" is not yet final. It will only take effect after the show's appeal to the ruling, according to the regulatory...
Manila archdiocese divests from ‘coal, other destructive businesses’
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila announced it has divested from fossil fuels, the largest contributor to climate change, and what it called “other...
US routs Italy, advances to FIBA World Cup semifinals
Mikal Bridges scored 24 points and Tyrese Haliburton added 18 off the bench as the United States routed Italy 100-63 on Tuesday to reach...
Conflict-riven Myanmar cedes upcoming ASEAN chair to Philippines
JAKARTA — Myanmar has ceded its turn to chair the Southeast Asian regional bloc, an official confirmed on Tuesday, after the group agreed that...
FIBA unveils official game ball for finals match
The official game ball for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Championships was unveiled in a fan event on Monday, September 4. Representatives from FIBA...
Here’s how streaming service is urging Pinoy viewers to ‘play more, browse less’
While other streaming services in the Philippines are dead set on building their subscriber base by producing original local content, Lionsgate Play is taking on...
Hong Kong’s top court urges alternative legal framework for same-sex couples
HONG KONG — Hong Kong's top court partially approved on Tuesday a landmark appeal by an LGBTQ activist for recognition of overseas same-sex marriages,...
‘Eskandalosa!’ Vice Ganda admits shocked by own voice in shopping app notif
How does it feel to hear your own voice as a phone notification? For host-comedian Vice Ganda, it was a different kind of shock. The "It's Showtime"...