Philippines sees risk of conflict over Taiwan as a ‘major concern’

MANILA — The Philippines seeks to bolster its ability to address threats while underlining the need to strengthen ties with allies while pursuing an independent foreign...

How Heart Evangelista responded to rumored falling-out with glam team

Heart Evangelista broke her silence on the speculations of her alleged falling out with her previous glam team. In an interview with GMA News, Heart...
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Acting to politics: Why a UP summa cum laude’s remark in noontime show gained...

A comment made by a summa cum laude (with highest honor) from the University of the Philippines Diliman on a noontime show gained buzz...

Philippine June cash remittances up 2.1% year-over-year at $2.81 billion — BSP

MANILA— Cash remittances sent home by overseas Filipinos in June rose 2.1% from a year earlier to $2.81 billion, the Philippine central bank said on...
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Bea Alonzo, David Licauco share how they rely on smartphone cam features

Just like everyone else, Kapuso stars Bea Alonzo and David Licauco rely heavily on smartphones for their day-to-day activities. During the launch of the OPPO...

More exhibitors from regions 1 to 16 to join 34th Philippine Travel Mart

Hundreds of tour packages and promotions for local and international travel await wanderlusts at a travel fair that will be held in September. The Philippine...

‘I decided to leave’: Beauty queen Shaila Rebortera accuses Kapuso star Rob Gomez of...

Trigger warning: Physical abuse Miss Multinational Philippines 2021 Shaila Rebortera claimed being asked to apologize after supposedly sustaining bruises from her former partner. Shaila previously...
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BSP to hold rates at 6.25%, cut in Q1 2024

BENGALURU— The Philippine central bank will leave its key interest rate unchanged at 6.25% for a third consecutive meeting on Thursday and keep it there...
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Explainer: What to know about Maui’s wildfires, Hawaii’s deadliest disaster

Wildfires on Hawaii's Maui have killed at least 96 people, forced tens of thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate the island and devastated...

How climate change might trigger more earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

Earth’s climate is changing rapidly. In some areas, escalating temperatures are increasing the frequency and likelihood of wildfires and drought. In others, they are...

How to use messaging apps safely

A cybersecurity firm's report stated that end-to-end encryption is not a perfect solution to messaging apps' security. This was stated in a report titled, "What...
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Maris Racal, Angelica Panganiban amuse Pinoys with ‘Si Nena’ viral dance

"The collaboration we're waiting for!" This was what some Filipinos commented after seeing actress-singer Maris Racal performing her viral dance from the comedy film "Here...

Filipino gamers clinch first runner-up at Pokémon Unite World Championship 2023

The Philippines has always been among the top contenders in the e-gaming arena. For Pokémon Unite World Championship Series 2023, a Filipino team representing...

‘Wasteful,’ ‘Capitol of Panem’: Reactions to Malacañang fashion show

Flood situation, economic crisis and other national concerns were brought up online amid the recent fashion show that was hosted at the Malacañang Palace. Michael...
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A step-by-step guide to verifying images with Google’s Fact Check Explorer

Some images on social media are not as genuine as we think they are. Amid the growing use of artificial intelligence to generate life-like...