Chris Hemsworth to kick off ‘Extraction 2’ Global Tour in Manila
Chris Hemsworth will be visiting Manila on June 5. This was announced by Netflix on Thursday evening. Chris, known for playing Marvel's "Thor," will visit the...
Factbox: Why does the US want to ban TikTok? The allegations against it
WASHINGTON— Montana Governor Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed legislation to ban Chinese-owned TikTok from operating in the state to "protect Montanans" from alleged Chinese surveillance, making it...
BSP pauses rate hikes, lowers inflation forecasts
BSP holds key rate at 6.25%, after 425 bps hikes
BSP lowers 2023, 2024 inflation forecasts
Likely pause in next two to three...
‘Good boys’: Animal shelter, Pinoys, join calls for justice for slain dogs Marshall, Millions
An animal rescue organization shared an online petition seeking justice for two dogs who were killed in London. PAWSsion Project, an organization dedicated to rescuing...
Vietnam rebukes China, Philippines over South China Sea conduct
HANOI— Vietnam criticized on Thursday the recent conduct in the South China Sea of a Chinese research ship and the Philippines coast guard, accusing its...
From tong-its to pandesal: R’Bonney Gabriel goes nostalgic during visit to father’s street
Reigning Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel went on a nostalgia trip as she reminisced about her early childhood days during her visit to her Filipino...
Theater fans can soon stream star-studded ‘Ang Larawan’ concert
No need to brave traffic as theater fans can now watch the star-studded musical "Contra Mundum: The All-Star Concert of Ang Larawan" in the...
Get to know Tala, Philippines’ first high-power hybrid rocket
The Philippines is set to launch its first high-power hybrid rocket for a test. The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSa) unveiled the rocket called Tala Hybrid...
Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed legislation to ban Chinese-owned TikTok from operating in the state to protect residents from alleged intelligence gathering by China, making...
Japan’s Kore-eda angles for second Cannes win with ‘Monster’
CANNES— Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda hopes to repeat his success at the Cannes Film Festival, five years after winning the top prize, with "Monster," which...
Private Cartier necklaces, rings, other jewelries on display at Hong Kong museum
Around 300 pieces of Cartier jewelry worn by women throughout Chinese history are on display for guests at a museum in Hong Kong. Called "Cartier...
Controversial ‘Homecoming’ film director attends Cannes premiere with cast
CANNES— French director Catherine Corsini appeared on the Cannes Film Festival's red carpet flanked by a cluster of cast members on Wednesday for the premiere...
Almodovar’s gay Western draws Cannes crowd – even without Pedro Pascal
CANNES— Throngs of people eager to watch Pedro Almodovar's "Strange Way of Life," a 31-minute Western film starring Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal as lovers,...
The world’s bat lands are under attack, seeding risk of a new pandemic. Here’s...
This story is part of a series, "The Bat Lands. FOMENA, Ghana — They take flight by the thousands, black clouds of fruit bats flapping...
NCR motorists can now check their violations through Valenzuela’s website
A local government unit announced that motorists who have committed traffic violations anywhere in Metro Manila can check their website for more details about...