‘Preference over authenticity’: Ninong Ry shares view on evolution of local cuisine

"Preference over authenticity" is the mindset of influencer Ninong Ry on his cooking style, a different take from other people who are bent on...

Toronto film festival kicks off with Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’, few stars

TORONTO, Sept 7 (Reuters) - The Toronto International Film Festival opened on Thursday with "The Boy and the Heron" by famed Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, the first time an animated...

‘Kumpleto tayo sa permits’: Slater Young defends controversial real estate project amid criticisms

Engineer-actor Slater Young said his controversial real estate project received the proper certifications and underwent the necessary impact study.  This response comes following online criticisms...

‘Mothers recognize mothers’: Sarah Paulson shares Kathryn Bernardo, Dolly de Leon magazine cover

Sarah Paulson showed her support to Dolly de Leon and Kathryn Bernardo for their cover for a fashion magazine. Dolly and Kathryn, who are starring...

Is it okay to kiss your pet? The risk of animal-borne diseases is small,...

Our relationship with pets has changed drastically in recent decades. Pet ownership is at an all-time high, with a recent survey finding 69% of...

China coast guard repeats opposition to Philippines’ grounded warship

BEIJING  — China's coast guard said on Friday it had warned and followed Philippine vessels in waters near the Second Thomas Shoal in the...

Cielo Magno’s exit: A closer look at Facebook post that sparked her DOF departure

A Department of Finance official was eased out of her position due to social media posts perceived to oppose the policies of the government. Executive...

Australia, Philippines upgrade ties to strategic partnership

MANILA — Australia and the Philippines on Friday agreed to hold annual defense ministers' meetings as the two nations upgraded bilateral ties to a...

Oriental Mindoro’s new bishop assumes post

The nation’s youngest active bishop has been installed as the fourth apostolic vicar of Calapan. Bishop Moises Cuevas, 49, was welcomed at the door of...

ChatGPT traffic slips again for third month in a row

OpenAI's ChatGPT, the wildly popular artificial intelligence chatbot launched in November, saw monthly website visits decline for the third month in a row in...

Philippines says it signs free trade agreement with South Korea

MANILA — The Philippines has signed a free trade deal with South Korea, its president said on Thursday, completing four years of negotiations between the countries on trade...

‘Is your school safe?’: Youth group provides checklist for safe campuses vs gender-based crimes

A school should have an accessible grievance center for students to be considered as "safe," according to a youth group. The Enough Is Enough (EIE)...

France’s Macron: There can be no Russian flag at Paris 2024

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said no Russian flag should fly at next year's Paris Olympics, with Russian athletes' participation an issue for...
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This fast food chain is empowering senior citizens with its inclusive work program

Two seniors are not letting their age become a hindrance when it comes to work. Fast food chain KFC Philippines featured Tatay Roberto and Nanay...

Vietnam to sign inter-government rice pact with Philippines

HANOI — Vietnam will soon sign an inter-government agreement on the rice trade with the Philippines to help the countries ensure food security, its...