‘Damage is done’: Karen Bordador speaks up about criticisms vs fan meet hosting gig
"So easy to point fingers but naturally no accountability taken." Events host Karen Bordador expressed this on the X app following the criticisms she received...
BSP keeps interest rates steady
MANILA — The Philippine central bank left its benchmark interest rate PHCBIR=ECI unchanged at 6.25% for a third straight meeting on Thursday to balance the need to...
Review: ‘Blue Beetle’ charms with traditional yet refreshing take on DC superhero
DC's latest superhero movie "Blue Beetle" has captured a traditional yet refreshing superhero story in an oversaturated genre. Directed by Ángel Manuel Soto ("Charm City...
Maui officials defend decision not to sound sirens during wildfire
LAHAINA, Hawaii — Maui's emergency management chief on Wednesday defended his agency's decision against sounding sirens during last week's deadly wildfire amid questions about whether doing...
Video of artist drawing 100 K-pop idols at the same time resurfaces online
A video of a Filipino artist with the ability to draw as many as 100 K-pop idols at the same time resurfaced on social...
New York City bans TikTok on government-owned devices over security concerns
WASHINGTON — New York City on Wednesday banned TikTok on government-owned devices, citing security concerns, joining a number of U.S. cities and states that have put...
Bosnian girl creates ‘folklore Barbie’ as film wins doll new fans worldwide
SARAJEVO— A Bosnian girl is making traditional Balkan costumes with headdresses and decorative aprons for Barbie dolls, hoping to create interest in her folklore Barbie...
NHCP installs historical marker for San Fernando Cathedral
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has installed a historical marker in honor of the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando in Pampanga...
‘Dapat magbayad’: Social media weigh in on viral video of unruly Laguna resort guests
Common decency and guest etiquette was talked about on social media following circulating footage that showed guests thrashing a resort in Laguna. The video showed...
Caritas Philippines calls for nationwide ban on reclamation projects
Caritas Philippines, the Catholic Church’s social arm, has called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to make the ban on land reclamation projects nationwide. Bishop Jose...
Navotas teen killing a ‘remnant of drug war impunity — bishop
The killing of a 17-year old boy by the police due to a supposed mistaken identity was a ‘remnant of the impunity’ in the...
Down the drain: Philippines water joint ventures stir anger
Dozens of water districts sign corporate joint ventures
Consumers say services deteriorate as bills soar
More than 22 million lack safe water in...
‘A great risk’: Businesses warned vs securing copies of personal IDs of guests, customers
Employers and businesses who take pictures of personal identification cards put the privacy of their owners in danger of security incidents. The National Privacy Commission...
Gov’t risks investment grade rating if it can’t reform military pensions — Diokno
MANILA — The Philippines risks losing its investment grade rating if it fails to reform an "unsustainable" military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension system because...
‘Most Likely’: Redditors drop witty comments over Marikina shop’s name
A shop offering construction materials in Marikina City had some Redditors commenting witty remarks about its name. Reddit user u/piogav123 on Monday, August 14 posted...