Explainer: Why are Facebook and Instagram ending news access in Canada?

Meta Platforms plans to cut off access to news on Facebook and Instagram for all users in Canada once a new law requiring internet giants to...

Russia’s Prigozhin says he did not aim to overthrow government

No clue in audio as to Prigozhin's whereabouts, circumstances Prime minister says Russia must stay united behind Putin Biden says West had nothing...

Manila Cathedral to exhibit memorabilia of papal visits to the Philippines

A new exhibition, revisiting previous papal visits to the Philippines, will be launched at the Manila Cathedral on Thursday, June 29. "The Popes in the...
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Philippines agrees $1.14-B loans with World Bank for environment, farming

MANILA — The Philippines on Monday said it had signed four loan agreements with the World Bank totalling $1.14 billion, including $750 million of...

How Vice Ganda reacted to AC Soriano’s tribute post

Vice Ganda reacted to a heartfelt dedication from a fan, that is, AC Soriano, who is also popular for his social media name "ItsACsLife." Soriano...
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‘Bayabas po ata’: Santolan bus commuter shares ‘most liked tweet’ entry

"Bayabas po ata." A Filipino commuter's "most liked tweet" entry about traveling to Santolan earned a roaring reception on Facebook, where it has indirectly reached...

South Korea aims to curb private education spending, axe ‘killer questions’

Government vows to crack down on education "cartels" Pledges to axe exam questions outside public curriculum South Koreans spent around $20 bln on...

‘Keep going’: Philippines’ Lars Pacheco’s advice at Miss International Queen 2023

Lars Pacheco, the Philippines' bet for Miss International Queen (MIQ) 2023, was applauded on social media for her answer to a question about the...
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Leni Robredo gets 5th honorary degree, set to be hailed UP distinguished alum

Former vice president Leni Robredo received her fifth honorary degree last week, earning applause from some of her online supporters. The Angat Buhay NGO founder...

The rise of Yevgeny Prigozhin: How a one-time food caterer became Vladimir Putin’s biggest...

Never during the 23 years of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rule has he faced the kind of challenge posed by Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s...

Ex-Silent Sanctuary vocalist bares ‘discrimination’ over his gender preference

The former vocalist of a local rock band accused the group of discrimination for his gender preference when he was still a member. This revelation...
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Philippine Arena hassle: Concertgoers lament missing parts of Bruno Mars’ show, NLEX traffic

Concertgoers' complaints about their recent experience heading to and from the Philippine Arena, the concert venue of American singer Bruno Mars, filled local social media...

Pope offers prayers to family of ‘Vatican girl’ who went missing 40 years ago

VATICAN CITY— Pope Francis on Sunday offered prayers and solidarity to the family of a Vatican schoolgirl who went missing 40 years ago in one...

US Coast Guard investigating cause of Titanic submersible implosion

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the cause of the undersea implosion of a tourist submersible that killed all five people aboard while diving...

DOF secretary sees ‘long pause’ in rate hikes

MANILA— Philippine Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said he expected the central bank, of which he is a policymaker, to take a "long pause" in raising...