UN adopts world’s first treaty to protect high seas biodiversity
NEW YORK— The U.N. has adopted the world's first treaty to protect the high seas and preserve marine biodiversity in international waters, marking a milestone...
‘Igalang naman’: Aiko Melendez, Julian Trono draw flak for TikTok video shot in QC...
Actress turned-politician Aiko Melendez uploaded TikTok videos that showed her and other officials dancing while inside the Quezon City session hall. Aiko was elected Quezon...
Philippines posts $439 million balance of payment deficit in May
MANILA— The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) position hit a deficit of $439 million in May, narrower than the $1.6 billion deficit a year ago, the central bank said on...
Titanic tourist submersible missing for third day with five aboard
Submersible began descent to Titanic on Sunday
Diving to the wreck usually takes two hours
Coastguards sweep surface and depths for vessel
Titanic...
‘Luging lugi’: Vice Ganda airs frustration over delayed flight before Naliyagan concert
Vice Ganda nearly missed his concert in Agusan del Sur after his flight got delayed for three hours. He took to Twitter to air his...
Talks to bring back NCAP get renewed amid increasing road violations
Transport advocates and other concerned Filipinos are once again eyeing the implementation of the no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP) amid the recent spate of traffic violations. The...
South Korea’s Yoon begins foreign tour for 2030 expo bid, Vietnam state visit
SEOUL— South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol departed Seoul for Paris on Monday to support his country's bid to host Expo 2030, part of a...
Thais justify talks with Myanmar as key ASEAN members stay away
BANGKOK— Thailand on Monday justified hosting talks aimed at re-engaging with Myanmar's shunned military, saying dialogue was necessary to protect its border with the strife-torn...
Philippines’ easing inflation a ‘good reason’ to pause on rate hikes
MANILA— The Philippines' inflation is seen easing to below 4% before the end of the year, giving the central bank "a good reason" to continue...
Bishop forbids faithful from raising hands during the ‘Lord’s Prayer’
The Catholic bishop of Dumaguete in central Philippines has decreed that people should not raise or hold hands while reciting the “Lord’s Prayer” during...
News junkies turn to TikTok to chart new paths in media
To make sense of the unprecedented events of Jan. 6, 2021, Vitus "V" Spehar did what no traditional journalist would do - crawl under...
What to expect: NY-based Pinoy artist to launch pop art in San Juan
A Filipino artist, who is known for his whimsical artworks, will launch his first solo exhibit in the Philippines next week. Sean Go, a New...
Survey shows most Catholic school students oppose mandatory ROTC
Most Catholic school students are opposed to the proposed mandatory military training program, according to a new survey by an association of Catholic educational institutions. Out of...
‘One ring phone scam’: Public warned not to answer calls from unknown numbers
Callers from unknown numbers might come from individuals operating a scam. The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) on June 12 cautioned Filipinos from returning...
Timeline: Top US-China exchanges since Biden took office
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken began two days of talks in Beijing on Sunday, the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit China since President Joe Biden took office...