Pat Robertson, televangelist who mobilized Christian voters, dead at 93
Pat Robertson, the televangelist who helped turn Christian conservatives into a potent force in U.S. politics, died at age 93 at his Virginia home,...
Philippines keeps 2023-2028 growth goal, downplays El Nino and other risks
2023 GDP growth target retained at 6.0%-7.0%
2024-2028 GDP growth target kept at 6.5%-8.0%
Macro targets take into account domestic, external risks MANILA— The Philippine...
Meet Mang Greg: Twitter user invites audiophiles to buy CDs in Recto stall
Make CDs popular again? A Twitter user shared her encounter with an old man in Manila who sells CDs for a living. According to Malaya (Twitter...
Chinese naval ship heads for Philippines in ‘friendly’ tour
BEIJING— China's largest naval training ship sailed for the Philippines on Friday, its last stop of a regional "friendly" tour, amid growing unease over Chinese...
‘Liveloud’ Catholic concert returns after pandemic
Liveloud, a Catholic worship concert, will return to the stage after three years of doing such events virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The concert...
Hong Kong’s LET Group securing P25 billion loan for Philippine casino
MANILA— The Philippine unit of Hong Kong's LET Group Holdings 1383.HK, formerly junket operator Suncity, is securing a bank loan of up to P25 billion ($446...
Migrants in UAE turn to crypto to send remittances home
Almost 90% of UAE's population are migrants
Many say crypto is cheaper and easier way to send cash
Experts warn users are vulnerable...
STI College probes viral confrontation between SHS teacher, intoxicated student
A private educational institution said it has already initiated a thorough investigation into a viral incident involving one of its intoxicated students who was...
Awra Briguela posts cryptic tweets after Ricci Rivero admits split with Andrea Brillantes
Amid actor and basketball player Ricci Rivero's admittance that he is no longer with actress-influencer Andrea Brillantes, the latter's friend Awra Briguela dropped cryptic...
Pope’s recovery proceeding normally, he is resting well, Vatican says
ROME— Pope Francis spent a restful first day after abdominal surgery and his post-operative recovery was proceeding as expected, with bloodwork and respiratory levels stable,...
Reports: Suns weighing options for G Chris Paul’s future
The Phoenix Suns' front office is engaged in talks with Chris Paul to determine the best course of action for the veteran point guard...
Philippines posts $4.53 billion trade deficit for April
MANILA— The Philippines posted a trade deficit PHTBAL=ECI of $4.53 billion for April, preliminary official data showed on Friday.
Imports PHIMP=ECI in April fell 17.7% to $9.43 billion from a...
Pope Francis doing well after first night in hospital, Vatican says
ROME— Pope Francis was doing well on Thursday morning after his first night in hospital following abdominal surgery, the Vatican said.
"The night went well," the...
Viral: Alleged intoxicated student barges in classroom, confronts teacher
Videos of an alleged inebriated student confronting a senior high school teacher in class have been circulating on social media platforms. The video showed a...
BSP cuts reserve requirement ratios for big banks by 250 basis points
MANILA— The Philippine central bank said on Thursday it will cut the reserve requirement ratios by 250 basis points for universal and commercial banks and for...