Australia ordains second Filipino bishop
A Filipino priest was ordained auxiliary bishop of Perth on April 16, becoming the archdiocese’s first prelate from Southeast Asia and the second Filipino...
How big is P6 billion? Public breaks down its scale through analogies
Analogies illustrating the scale of P6 billion were posted on social media after the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) reported alleged suspicious bank transactions linked...
ICC judges reject bid to release Duterte
AMSTERDAM — Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court on Wednesday confirmed the court has jurisdiction over the former president of The Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, bringing a...
‘Let them be kids’: ‘Noisy kids’ post from content creator raises eyebrows online
A TikTok content creator's opinions on encountering "noisy children" in public spaces have sparked discussions among Filipinos. TikTok user "Rasta G" previously posted a reaction...
Pope Leo offers thanks for ‘great gift’ of Francis, one year on from his...
Pope Francis died one year ago of a stroke
Leo, on Africa tour, says Francis promoted respect for all
Both men have been...
Senate options raised after Ejercito’s ‘no work, no pay’ appeal over Dela Rosa’s absence
Filipinos weighed in on calls for absentee lawmaker, Sen. Bato dela Rosa, to refrain from receiving his salary following his continued absence in the...
Philippine peso falls most among mixed Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0215 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
159.240
159.37
+0.08 Sing dlr
1.272
1.2738
+0.11 Taiwan dlr
31.476
31.489
+0.04 Korean won
1478.200
1479.7
+0.10 Baht
32.190
32.19
0.00 Peso
60.080
59.945
-0.22 Rupiah
17165.000
17140
-0.15 Rupee
93.500
93.5
0.00 Ringgit
3.953
3.948
-0.13 Yuan
6.822
6.8316
+0.14 Change...
Niana Guerrero showcases Michael Jackson-inspired moves as ‘Michael’ opens in PH cinemas
Dancer-content creator Niana Guerrero paid tribute to one of her biggest inspirations as she spotlights the film "Michael."
In a newly released feature tied to the film,...
Florida launches criminal probe into OpenAI and ChatGPT over deadly shooting
WASHINGTON — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said on Tuesday the state was launching a criminal probe into OpenAI and its artificial intelligence app ChatGPT over...
‘Pwede na lumabag sa batas?’: Courier driver’s exchange with customer goes viral
A reported conversation between a courier driver and a customer who showed disregard for delivery guidelines sparked buzz on social media.
Automotive publication VISOR on...
Apple chief executive Tim Cook resigns after 15 years. What’s next for the tech...
Today, Apple announced the tech company’s longtime chief executive Tim Cook will step down and transition to the role of executive chairman of Apple’s...
QC children fold 2,000 paper cranes in global plea for peace
As tensions in the Middle East remain high, children in a Metro Manila parish are quietly advancing a global plea for peace, folding paper...
BINI sneaker campaign puts Pinoy street culture in focus
Filipinos praised a business for highlighting Pinoy culture through images of P-pop girl group BINI in sari-sari stores and on the streets. A Reddit user...
Actor Rebel Wilson faces defamation case in Australian court over social media posts
SYDNEY — Australian actor Rebel Wilson appeared in a Sydney court on Monday at the start of a defamation case brought by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead...
‘Absolute gem’: Pinoy grandma abroad wins hearts with simple pandesal gesture
A story about an elderly Filipina overseas who gave pandesal, a Filipino bread roll, to a non-Filipino touched the hearts of online users.
A user...