IKEA Philippines offers anti-leak food storage solutions for ‘Sharonians’ this Christmas

Food containers for "Sharonians" who love takeaways during family reunions are among IKEA Philippines' latest offerings for its Christmas campaign. The furniture giant on October...

Philippines raises $1.26 billion via U.S. dollar-denominated retail bonds sale

MANILA — The Philippines has raised $1.26 billion from its sale of onshore U.S. dollar-denominated retail bonds, the finance minister said, slightly above its target. The sale, launched...

Jesuits announce new Philippine head

The Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, has announced Father Xavier Olin as the new head of the congregation in the Philippines. Fr....

Two killed by avalanches on Tibet’s Shishapangma as 50 were climbing

BEIJING — Avalanches have struck high on the slopes of the Tibetan mountain Shishapangma as more than 50 climbers were making a push for the summit,...

Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah hits Shebaa Farms

Israel fired barrages of artillery into southern Lebanon on Sunday after Hezbollah targeted three Israeli military positions in the disputed Shebaa Farms. There were no...

Near collision, tense encounter as Beijing flexes muscles in the South China Sea

NEAR THE SECOND THOMAS SHOAL, South China Sea — The crew of the Philippine coastguard boat watch anxiously as an imposing Chinese vessel draws near and...

What you should (and shouldn’t) do with all of your old phone chargers and...

The statistics surrounding mobile phones are staggering. There are more than 7 billion mobile phone users worldwide, nearly 5 billion of whom use a...

Israel vows ‘mighty vengeance’ after surprise attack by Hamas kills hundreds

Hamas gunmen enter Israel in unprecedented attack At least 480 Israelis and Palestinians dead Hamas says it has taken many Israeli captives Israel says Hamas has launched 'cruel...

Philippines gross foreign reserves at $98.7 billion at end-September

MANILA — The Philippines' gross international reserves PHFXR=ECI dropped to $98.7 billion at end-September, from $99.6 billion a month earlier, the central bank said on Friday, citing preliminary data. The...

Theaters look to Taylor Swift to shake off box office strike pain

LOS ANGELES — Cultural juggernaut Taylor Swift packed stadiums on her concert tour, made voting cool again by urging her fans to do their civic duty and had teenage girls...
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Rundown: Films you can watch for free at the 2023 Spanish Film Festival

The public can enjoy more than 20 recent and critically acclaimed films from Spain and Ibero-American countries for free at the 22nd edition of...

Honda Philippines unveils limited edition offerings for 50th anniversary

Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI) in late September celebrated 50 years as the top motorcycle manufacturer in the country. During the anniversary celebration, it unveiled limited...
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‘Sabotage?’: Heart Evangelista posts cryptic comment about black propaganda, content ‘shadow ban’

Actress-socialite Heart Evangelista shocked some Filipinos when she mentioned being shadowbanned and being a target of "black propaganda" in an Instagram comment to actor-entrepreneur...

Major superiors join calls to stop mining in Palawan

An association of church superiors has joined a growing chorus calling for a stop to mining in Palawan amid concerns the industry has been...

Pinay appeals to Yexel Sebastian, Mikee Agustin on alleged investment deal: ‘Sana kausapin niyo...

A Filipino called out vloggers Mikee Agustin and Yexel Sebastian for allegedly not returning calls following a supposed investment deal. Facebook user Priscilla LaFountain took...