‘We are thirsty for justice’: Philippine families demand Dela Rosa face drug war charges
MANILA — As tension and gunfire erupted inside the Philippine Senate, where Senator Ronald dela Rosa had taken refuge to evade arrest and later escaped, Llore...
#CayetanoResign: Calls for Cayetano’s resignation emerge amid Senate chaos
Calls for Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano's resignation were made following the shooting incident at the Upper Chamber which placed people's lives at risk. The...
Philippines warns of serious power cuts as heat, outages strain grids
SINGAPORE — The Philippines on Thursday warned of power cuts of up to seven hours across its two main grids as searing heat and power plant...
‘Nasaan ang influencers, vloggers?’: Spotlight turns to journalists in Senate shooting coverage
Filipinos highlighted the importance of journalists amid the Senate shooting that occurred on Wednesday evening, May 13. Several reporters and cameramen risked their lives when...
Dela Rosa wanted by ICC no longer at Senate, Cayetano says
MANILA — The Philippine Senate President said on Thursday that the lawmaker wanted by the International Court, Ronald dela Rosa, was no longer in the Senate...
Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment
Senate court to convene Monday, trial to follow
Impeachment follows bitter fallout between Marcos and Duterte
Trial will showcase battle between powerful political...
Bela Padilla speaks out amid backlash over Robin Padilla’s ‘Blood vs Duty’ casting
Actress Bela Padilla has addressed public discussion surrounding the casting of her uncle, Sen. Robin Padilla, in the series "Blood vs Duty," amid online...
Bullet-riddled window in Senate shooting aftermath sparks ‘multiple glass casualties’ buzz online
An image of a window filled with bullet holes in the aftermath of the Senate shooting drew attention online, with many Filipinos raising doubts...
At Cannes, Jane Schoenbrun reshapes slasher genre in ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp...
CANNES, France — U.S. filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun's new horror film, "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma", was borne of a desire to remake a genre beloved by...
Philippines seeking confirmation Dela Rosa wanted by ICC has fled, official says
MANILA — Philippine authorities are seeking confirmation of reports that a top politician wanted by the International Criminal Court was no longer inside the Senate premises...
‘Staged to manufacture chaos?’: Probe into motive sought over Senate shooting
Gunshots were fired at the Senate building on Wednesday evening, May 13, raising questions and concern over the incident. The shots came from the second floor of...
‘Fast & Furious’ TV series in the works for Peacock
NEW YORK — A television series based on the blockbuster “Fast & Furious” movie franchise is being developed for the Peacock streaming service, NBCUniversal CMCSA.O said.
Vin Diesel, who...
Man who helped supply ketamine to Matthew Perry sentenced to two years in prison
LOS ANGELES— A man who helped supply "Friends" star Matthew Perry with the drug ketamine before the actor's overdose death in 2023 was sentenced to...
Arshie Larga says youth ‘will remember’ chaos linked to Dela Rosa’s arrest evasion
Content creator and pharmacist Arshie Larga on Wednesday, May 13, weighed in on the chaos at the Senate complex after gunshots were reported amid...
Israel’s Eurovision Song Contest entrant heard booing as he went onstage
VIENNA — Israel's contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final on Tuesday heard the boos of a small number of pro-Palestinian protesters as he took the stage even though many...