Pia Wurtzbach cheers Bar exam passer inspired by her story of ‘resilience’
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach congratulated a newly minted lawyer who considered her an "inspiration" to finish law school. In a tweet, 2022 Bar passer Cleyvan...
Philippines posts $4.93 billion trade deficit for March
MANILA— The Philippines posted a trade deficit PHTBAL=ECI of $4.93 billion for March, preliminary official data showed on Tuesday.
Imports PHIMP=ECI in March fell 2.7% to $11.46 billion from a...
‘Very consistent’: Congratulatory messages pour in for EJ Obiena after winning gold at SEAG
Pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena just secured the country’s 19th gold medal at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games being held in Cambodia. Obiena broke his...
Tech-related concerns raised as LTO announces digital driver’s license initative
Several technology-related concerns were raised after the Land Transportation Office announced that it would release a "digital driver's license" to serve as an alternative...
Joint Philippines-US patrols in South China Sea may begin by third quarter —envoy
MANILA — Joint patrols between the Philippines and the United States in the South China Sea may begin later this year, a top diplomat said...
‘We can’t afford anything’: Turkey’s cost-of-living crisis threatens Erdogan’s re-election
ISTANBUL— Istanbul barber Hakim Ekinci, a long-time supporter of Tayyip Erdogan, won't be voting for the president next Sunday, blaming his economic policies for eroding...
Filipino among newly sworn-in Papal Swiss Guards
The Pontifical Swiss Guard on Saturday welcomed 23 new recruits, including a full-blooded Filipino. Davao City-born Sebastian Esai Eco Eviota and 22 others joined their...
‘Evil Dead Rise,’ ‘Big George Foreman’ to open in Ayala Malls Cinema
Two of this year’s highly awaited films, “Evil Dead Rise” and “Big George Foreman,” will be screened exclusively on Ayala Malls Cinemas this week. These...
‘Kindness goes a long way’: Nursing student’s message after saving man from heat stroke
"A little kindness goes a long way." A nursing student in Cebu expressed gratitude for the praises she received after saving a man who collapsed...
Intramuros’ San Agustin Church launches Our Lady of Consolation pilgrim image
The San Agustin Church inside Manila’s historic district of Intramuros has launched the first ever pilgrim image of the venerated Our Lady of Consolation...
Easing Philippine inflation provides monetary policy flexibility —BSP
MANILA—The Philippines' central bank said on Friday that the deceleration of inflation gives it flexibility on monetary policy.
The central bank remains vigilant against potential...
‘My queen’: Ai-Ai Delas Alas remembers Princess Diana during King Charles’ coronation
Comedienne Ai-Ai Delas Alas was among those who remembered British Princess Diana when King Charles III was officially crowned in a historic ceremony in...
Social media scatters your brain, and then you buy stuff you don’t need
The big idea
Social media can be mentally draining. And when mentally drained, you are more likely to be influenced by a high number of...
‘Guardians’ Vol. 3, a bittersweet goodbye for eclectic space crew
LOS ANGELES— Actor Chris Pratt, whose movie career took off with the first "Guardians of the Galaxy" in 2014, decided that he wouldn’t watch the third...
Prince William invokes late queen in tribute to King Charles after coronation
Buckingham Palace says Charles "deeply touched"
Street parties and concert celebrate king
Charles and Camilla crowned in coronation
Lionel Richie performs in Windsor...