Nicaragua tops Philippine trends list on X. Here’s why
A country in the same continent as the Miss Universe 2023 host country topped the Philippine trends list on the X (formerly Twitter) platform...
Online users discourage clicking, sharing viral bus shooting footage
Trigger warning: This news article contains descriptions of graphic violence. Several Filipinos discouraged fellow online users from sharing the footage of the shooting incident of...
‘Finally released’: BBC News reporter congratulates De Lima after release
A BBC News reporter who has covered Leila De Lima's arrest congratulated the former senator for her release from detention after nearly seven years. Howard...
Philippines rejects China’s call for prior notice on resupply missions
MANILA — The Philippines is not obliged to notify China about its resupply missions in the South China Sea, saying these operations, including the "upkeep"...
A ‘tribute’: Story behind Michelle Dee’s emerald green Miss Universe prelims gown
"Tribute to one iconic Filipina." This was how internationally renowned fashion designer Mark Bumgarner described the preliminary gown of Philippine bet Michelle Dee as she...
Maharlika Investment Corp. to invest in airports, power projects
MANILA — The newly-appointed president and CEO of the Philippines' first sovereign wealth fund on Wednesday unveiled plans to invest in provincial airports and power projects...
‘Bagay’: Pinoys stunned by Michelle Dee’s emerald green gown, red swimsuit
Philippines' Michelle Dee earned praise for her hair and walk in the swimsuit and evening gown portions of the 72nd Miss Universe competition. Several Filipinos...
‘Banana Queen’: Joyang TV pokes fun at Miss Universe 2023 prelims with gown photo
Content creator Joyce Glorioso, also known as "Joyang TV," poked fun at the ongoing Miss Universe 2023 preliminary competition by sharing a picture of...
‘She deserves the cheers’: Nepal trends amid Miss Universe 2023 prelims day
"Nepal" landed on the top trends list of the X (formerly Twitter) platform on Thursday morning as its candidate is making buzz amid the...
‘Ganda niya’: Angelique Manto gushes over Michelle Dee’s Miss Universe prelims look
Miss Universe Philippines 2nd runner-up Angelique Manto cheered for Philippines bet Michelle Dee following her introduction during the Preliminary Competition of the 72nd Miss Universe. Michelle...
Michelle Dee wows with ‘Filipinas’ introduction in Miss Universe 2023 prelims
For what appeared to be the first time in recent pageant history, the Philippines is being introduced as "Filipinas" by candidate Michelle Dee in...
Philippines counter insurgency force ‘operating with impunity’, UN expert says
MANILA —A United Nations expert on climate change and human rights urged the Philippines on Wednesday to "disband" its anti-communist task force, which he said...
Biden says ‘blunt’ talks with Xi yield deals on military, fentanyl, AI
WOODSIDE — U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed on Wednesday to resume military-to-military communications and work to curb fentanyl production, two major...
‘Palaban, kakaiba’: Praises for Michelle Dee’s pageant walk rehearsal for Miss Universe
Philippines' Michelle Dee earned praises for her new strut during rehearsals of the 72nd Miss Universe competition.
Some pageant pages on Wednesday shared a video...
Planet X Comic Shop to permanently shut physical store soon
A comic book shop which has been around for more than 15 years already is permanently shutting its physical store in Makati City by...














