Vietnam to export 2 million swine fever vaccine doses to Philippines by October
HANOI — Vietnam will export two million vaccine doses against African swine fever to the Philippines by October, the government said on Wednesday, one week...
Justin and Sophie Trudeau: love and separation
OTTAWA — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau unexpectedly announced their separation on Instagram on Wednesday, likely marking the end of the...
‘I’m in a DC movie!!!’ Inka Magnaye stoked over role in PH release of...
"I'M IN A DC MOVIE!!!" Voice talent and content Inka Magnaye shared her elation for being the first Philippine-based Pinoy talent to do a voice-over...
Pope, in Portugal to rally young Catholics, says Church needs purification
Pope in Portugal for global Catholic youth festival
Francis meets victims of Portugal clerical abuse
At least 4,815 minors were sexually abused by clergy LISBON — Pope Francis on...
World Bank, ‘alarmed’ by events in Niger, pauses disbursements
WASHINGTON — The World Bank on Wednesday said it was "alarmed" by efforts to overthrow the democratically elected government in Niger, and had suspended disbursements in the African...
Trump legal risks deepen with charges of plot to reverse 2020 election
WASHINGTON — U.S. efforts to hold Donald Trump criminally responsible in a plot to overturn the 2020 election were gaining steam, as the former president...
Canada PM Trudeau and wife Sophie separate after 18 years of marriage
OTTAWA — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie said on Wednesday they were separating in an unexpected announcement that appeared to mark...
U.S. airs concerns over involvement of blacklisted China firm in Manila Bay reclamation
MANILA— The United States has expressed concern over the involvement of a Chinese state-owned firm that it blacklisted for its role in constructing and militarizing...
Maya hailed Southeast Asia’s best digital bank
(Updated 10:04 a.m.; Aug. 4, 2023) Online wallet and payment service Maya, formerly Paymaya, has clinched this year's Best Digital Bank award for Southeast...
Shanty allegedly hosting pot sessions in Cebu gets demolition order
A shack that reportedly hosted pot sessions in a sitio was ordered for immediate demolition in Cebu City last Monday. SunStar Cebu reported that Punta...
Prayer rally to call for end to mining in Samar island
Church and civil society groups will kick off a Samar island-wide campaign against mining with a prayer rally. Organizers of the “Jericho Walk,” slated for...
Dolly de Leon renews call for passage of ‘Eddie Garcia Bill’ to protect workers...
Golden Globes and BAFTA nominee Dolly de Leon renewed calls for the government to pass the "Eddie Garcia Bill" which gives legally recognized protection...
Lizzo sued by former dancers, accused of creating hostile work environment
LOS ANGELES— Three former dancers for Grammy-winning singer Lizzo accused her of creating a hostile work environment, including weight shaming and sexually denigrating behavior, in a lawsuit...
India finds ‘violations’ at cough syrup maker linked to Cameroon deaths
NEW DELHI— India has found violations related to manufacturing and laboratory practices at drugmaker Riemann Labs, whose cough syrup was linked to the deaths of children in Cameroon,...
‘So surreal’: Ben&Ben reminisces busking in historic Abbey Road, London
It was a surreal moment. This was how folk-pop band Ben&Ben described their spontaneous experience busking in front of a small group of people on...