Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to fund coral reef protection

SINGAPORE — An alliance of nations said on Tuesday members would raise $12 billion to protect coral reefs from threats such as pollution and...
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‘The Exorcist: Believer’ to have midnight screenings on opening day

Filipino horror fans can scare themselves before Halloween season starts by watching the direct sequel to the classic horror film "The Exorcist" — hours before...

Philippines sees ‘stable’ rice supply in Q4

The Philippines will have a stable supply of rice in the last quarter of the year, an agriculture official said on Tuesday. Gerald Glenn Panganiban, director of the Bureau...
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You can help Nicole Borromeo enter the Miss International 2023 Top 15. Here’s how

Binibining Pilipinas International 2023 Angelica Lopez urged Filipinos to support her predecessor, Bb. Pilipinas International 2022 Nicole Borromeo, secure a spot in the Top...

Meta floats charging $14 a month for ad-free Instagram or Facebook in Europe —...

Meta Platforms is considering charging $14 per month for ad-free subscriptions to Instagram or Facebook for European users, according to a proposal submitted to...

The ‘Barbie’ and ‘Star Wars’ universes are entertaining, but they also unexpectedly can help...

Barbie dolls and “Star Wars” movies and toys have entertained generations of American children – in many cases, well into adulthood. But these brands’...

Susan Africa responds to ‘hindi na mahirap’ memes about her

Susan Africa was delighted to see that the memes based on her latest television role made people happy. Susan expressed this in an interview during...

Trump reaped over $100 million through fraud, New York says as trial starts

Ex-president keeps up verbal attacks on prosecutor and judge Trump attends court to hear opening statements, first witness NEW YORK — A defiant Donald...

From helpful mentors to immersive booths: What to expect at PH Digicon 2023

Mentoring sessions, an innovation showcase and other activities await guests of this year's digital convention. The Philippine Digital Convention, or the PH Digicon is touted...

Philippines, allies kick off naval drills amid Asia-Pacific tension

MANILA — Forces from Manila, Britain, Canada, Japan and the United States kicked off on Monday two weeks of joint naval exercises in Philippine waters as...

How China-West tensions will shape global markets

LONDON — Tensions between the West and China are rising, from tit-for-tat trade tariffs to tech rivalry and spying allegations. The ramifications for global markets are significant,...

Arshie Larga recalls TikTok journey after snagging top award: ‘Hindi ako makapaniwala’

TikTok can be used as a platform to spread free health and medical information to people who need it, according to pharmacist-turned-content creator Arshie...
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Jed Madela’s school class section delights Pinoys anew at ABS-CBN Ball

The caption of a Facebook post of a news outlet featuring OPM singer-songwriter Jed Madela at the ABS-CBN Ball 2023 earned the attention of online...

Marcos suffers ‘significant’ drop in approval rating

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos has suffered a "significant" drop in his approval rating as soaring consumer prices in the Philippines undermines his support,...

Hong Kong exiled activists silenced online as surveillance rises

Hong Kong shifts focus to exiled activists with bounty for arrests Overseas Hong Kongers say online threats have risen Many forced to self-censor...