Theranos founder Holmes loses bid to stay out of prison, hit with huge restitution...
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and former CEO Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani were on Tuesday ordered to pay $452 million to victims of the blood-testing startup's fraud, and...
Cebu BBP bet draws flak for donning Santo Niño national costume
Binibining Pilipinas (BBP) deleted the official national costume photo of one of its candidates after it drew flak online. Joy Dacoron of Cebu Province donned...
Bishops welcome de Lima’s acquittal
The head of the Catholic bishops’ leadership has welcomed the acquittal from drug charge of former senator Leila de Lima, who has been detained...
What’s an AI? Industry expert explains ChatGPT, Harvey, other tools at Hong Kong fair
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are initially made to solve problems such as language assistance, legal affairs and crisis management. Ayesha Khanna, the co-founder of an...
Johnny Depp marks celebrity comeback with Cannes opening film
CANNES— Johnny Depp seemed back in full celebrity mode on Tuesday, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans before the premiere of the Cannes Film...
‘Health, safety are priority’: CDO cafe-resto says sorry after viral meal with worm post
A restaurant in Cagayan de Oro popular for its comfort dishes issued a statement after a customer reported about being served a meal with...
Ed Sheeran beats second copyright lawsuit over ‘Thinking Out Loud’
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran on Tuesday defeated a second copyright lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan over similarities between his hit "Thinking Out Loud" and Marvin Gaye's "Let's...
‘Malaking bahagi ng career’: Sarah Geronimo thanks Teacher Georcelle amid rumored rift
Sarah Geronimo broke her silence on the buzz about her alleged falling out with long-time choreographer Georcelle Dapat-Sy. Speculations between the two stemmed from the absence...
Eva Le Queen named ‘Best Beauty Guru’ at 2023 Wowie Awards
Eva Le Queen snagged an award at a drag convention in the United States. Eva, a finalist of season 1 of “Drag Race Philippines,” is...
Taiwan speaker hails Japan, South Korea and Philippines for ‘crescent of defense’
WASHINGTON— The speaker of Taiwan's parliament praised Japan, South Korea and the Philippines on Tuesday for helping to create a "crescent of defense" with Taiwan...
Pinoys invited to share horror encounters for ‘True Philippine Ghost Stories’ relaunch
Do you have horror stories you want to share? A local publisher is calling for submissions of spine-tingling tales from Filipinos as it plans to...
Five top takeaways from Thailand’s election
BANGKOK— Thailand's top two opposition parties scored a resounding victory over military-allied parties in Sunday's election and on Monday began seeking coalition partners to overcome the votes...
Facebook user presented with printed QR code by kid asking for alms
A Facebook user shared of encountering a kid asking for alms on the streets of Manila who presented them with a printed QR code. Angelo Gabriel...
‘Feeling proud’: EJ Obiena thanks supporters after triumphant run in 32nd SEA Games
"Feeling proud." This was what pole vault king Ernest John "EJ" Obiena said in a Facebook status after ending his journey at the 32nd Southeast...
Holy cow! Endangered seal draws dozens to Jaffa shore
JAFFA, Israel— An endangered Mediterranean monk seal swam onto a beach in Jaffa, south of Tel Aviv, to rest on the beach and shed her...