‘Bagong Pilipinas, bagong tax’: Pinoys notice additional tax measures in Marcos SONA
More taxes for Filipinos. This was what some social media users thought when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his second State of the Nation Address...
Philippines stun co-hosts New Zealand with Wellington win
WELLINGTON — Forward Sarina Bolden headed the winner as the Philippines spoiled co-hosts New Zealand's party with a stunning 1-0 victory in their Women's World Cup...
BSP ready to resume policy tightening if needed
MANILA— The Philippine central bank is prepared to resume tightening monetary policy given that inflation remains a challenge, central bank officials said on Tuesday.
Bangko Sentral...
Political event or fashion show? Social media weigh in on red carpet affair pre-SONA
Is the State of the Nation Address a fashion event, an awards show, or a political function? These were the questions that some Filipinos raised...
‘I like human risk’: ‘Meg 2’ director embraces vulnerability, diversity
Risk means more to the vulnerable. For seasoned director Ben Wheatley, this is what makes directing the sequel to the 2018 hit “The Meg” more...
Senator draws eyes with hand gesture during SONA national anthem
A senator earned online attention for a hand gesture while singing the national anthem before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivered his second State of the...
Philippine peso ‘in a comfortable place’ —Finance secretary
MANILA— The Philippine peso is in a "comfortable place" against the dollar, the finance secretary said on Tuesday.
"We are shooting for a competitive peso," Finance...
Inflation remains a challenge in the Philippines — BSP chief
MANILA— Inflation remains a challenge for the Philippines, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona told an economic briefing on Tuesday.
He said inflation is expected...
Taiwan cancels military drills as typhoon approaches
TAIPEI— Taiwan canceled parts of its annual military drills on Tuesday as authorities step up preparations for what they say could be the most damaging...
How Filipino culture walked the SONA red carpet
The Filipino culture weaved into classic Filipiniana outfits made its way to the red carpet at Batasang Pambansa Complex with modern twists, bringing the...
A homage? Imee Marcos, Sara Duterte turn heads for ethnic wear during SONA 2023
Sen. Imee Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte wore indigenous outfits during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of the president on Monday,...
Checking Marcos’ SONA on inflation: Are prices of goods really low now?
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. claimed in his second State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 24 that the prices of commodities in the...
How Filipino online users reacted to Marcos’ comments on internet speed improvement
Did the country's internet speed really improve? Some Filipinos disagreed with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. who proudly said that the Philippines' internet speed has improved...
‘Amoy na amoy yung background’: Pasig River steals the scene in Kim Seon-ho’s photo
The Pasig River seemed to outshine South Korean actor Kim Seon-ho in his pictures with his billboards as background in Guadalupe, Makati City. The Bench global...
Pope urges world leaders to do more to tackle climate change
VATICAN CITY— Pope Francis said on Sunday that recent heat waves across many parts of the world and flooding in countries such as South Korea...