Philippines posts smallest trade deficit in three months in Feb
The Philippines posted a trade deficit of $3.88 billion for February PHTBAL=ECI, the smallest gap in three months, the statistics agency said on Tuesday.
Imports in February PHIMP=ECI shrank 12.1% to $8.95...
Dalai Lama apologizes after video asking boy to ‘suck my tongue’
NEW DELHI— The Dalai Lama, the Tibetans' 87-year-old spiritual leader, apologized on Monday after footage showed him asking a young boy to "suck my tongue"...
Marcos Jr. tells China sites for U.S. military pact not for ‘offensive action’
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr assured China on Monday that military bases accessible to the United States would not be used in any offensive action,...
New eats alert! Six brands to bring international food to new Pasig City patrons
Six new dining destinations are set to open at a mall in Pasig City this April. International restaurant chains have been gaining buzz on social...
‘Listen to your parents’ about being early at airport, Filipino travelers advised
When it comes to arriving way ahead of time at the airport before a flight, mom and dad still know best. Filipino Redditors find themselves...
Procrastinating is linked to health and career problems – but there are things you...
Do you ever beat yourself up for procrastinating? You might be composing that message to a friend who you have to let down, or...
U.S. destroyer challenges ‘excessive’ sea claims near Panganiban Reef
MANILA — Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius of the United States Navy asserted high-seas rights in the South China Sea on Monday, April...
‘Time is gold’: Pinay prepares lumpia while stuck in Holy Week traffic
A female jeepney passenger managed to prepare spring roll wrappers because of the heavy traffic during Holy Week. Another Filipino captured this moment in a...
Malaysia says it will protect its rights in South China Sea
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia said on Saturday it was firmly committed to protecting its sovereign rights and interests in the South China Sea after China expressed concern about Malaysian energy projects in a...
Fact check: St. Luke’s Medical Center, Hayao Miyazaki not selling weight loss pants
CLAIM: A social media page bearing the name of St. Luke's Medical Center and that of a renowned Japanese animation director is offering weight...
A look inside Barbosa Siargao of Andi Eigenmann, Philmar Alipayo
Actress Andi Eigenmann opened a new venture with her husband, surfer Philmar Alipayo, on Siargao island soft launching to a sizeable crowd on the...
Chinese ships involved in illegal fishing spotted near Philippines EEZ
MANILA — Chinese fishing vessels involved in illegal activities have recently been spotted plying near the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines for at...
Pope appeals to Russians on Ukraine, decries Middle East violence, in Easter message
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis appeared to ask Russians to seek the truth about their country's invasion of Ukraine in his Easter message to...
Bangko Sentral may consider pausing rate rises if inflation slows
MANILA — The Philippine central bank may consider pausing its monetary tightening next month if April inflation does not accelerate, the bank's governor said...
How women are challenging stereotypes, breaking boundaries through travel
Traveling knows know gender. This fact was the highlight at Airbnb’s inaugural #WomenInTravel industry dialogue that celebrated the power of Filipino women in late February,...