Pope Francis: ‘Mongolia is a symbol of religious freedom’
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia — Pope Francis called Mongolia a “symbol of religious freedom” in his first speech in the Asian country sandwiched between China and...
U.S. basketball qualifies for Olympics despite World Cup loss
Lithuania stunned the United States in FIBA World Cup play on Sunday, but the Americans nonetheless earned a spot in the basketball tournament in...
Vietnamese Catholics travel to Mongolia to see pope, ask him to visit
ULAANBAATAR — Vietnamese Catholics who flew thousands of miles to see Pope Francis in Mongolia had one message for the pontiff: They want him...
How an Indian multinational tech firm is helping Filipino businesses
An Indian multinational tech firm shared how it helps Philippine businesses with its technology to continuously empower them in their respective enterprises. Zoho Corporation on...
Review: ‘Gran Turismo’ brings an immersive racing experience to the big screen
“Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story” is as real as it gets. First, the film emphasizes that it is based on the real-life story...
Flights canceled, businesses shut in Hong Kong, Guangdong as Typhoon Saola nears
HONG KONG — Hundreds of flights were canceled on Friday in China's populous Guangdong province and neighboring Hong Kong ahead of Typhoon Saola's (named...
PH distributor of Chinese auto apologizes to irate customers after complaints
The Philippine distributor of a Chinese automobile brand apologized to irate customers who raised concerns about their customer service and after-sales on social media. Geely...
Short naps can improve memory, increase productivity, reduce stress and promote a healthier heart
Napping during the day is an ancient custom that is practiced worldwide. While some people view napping as a luxurious indulgence, others see it as...
Rapidly aging South Korea prepares to open door for foreign maids
SEOUL — South Korea approved a Seoul city plan on Friday to let 100 foreign domestic workers into the country through a pilot program...
Pope Francis becomes first pope in history to set foot in Mongolia
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia — Pope Francis made history Friday morning when he became the first pope to travel to Mongolia, the world’s most sparsely populated...
‘I am obsessed’: Pinay featured in foreign media for having ‘bunny teeth’ done
A Filipina is going viral in foreign media for splurging on a procedure to have "bunny teeth." Content creator Ulya Nikita Hagedorn from Palawan has...
Startup tech offers energy-saving solutions for businesses amid rising costs
A startup energy solutions provider is helping businesses save up to 25% of their energy costs. SolX Technologies Inc. or SolX was founded by three...
‘Barbenheimer’ makes waves for July’s movie spending, but box office recovery still lags
NEW YORK — "Barbenheimer"—the twin-bill summer box office phenom—sure helped to drive U.S. consumers back to cinemas last month, but movie-going is still struggling...
Marcos sets ceiling on rice prices
MANILA — Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has set price ceilings for rice, his office said on Friday, to keep the cost of the...
JayLa? Jay R admits love team phase with Kyla ‘awkward’
Philippine R&B King Jay R, who has always been a singer, is not spared from the popular love team gimmick of the local entertainment...