Philippine passport ‘power’ plunged in 2021. Here’s what it means for Filipino passport-holders.
A weaker Philippine passport means more challenges in visa application of Filipinos who travel abroad for work and leisure. This was among the concerns of...
Caseloads climb as Southeast Asia feels force of Delta variant
Having escaped the worst when the coronavirus pandemic erupted last year, Southeast Asia is now suffering record rises in deaths and cases, while vaccination...
Patch Magtanong counts down last days of Binibining Pilipinas reign with these photos
After her two-year reign as Binibining Pilipinas International, Bea Patricia "Patch" Magtanong is ready to pass on the crown to her successor. On Friday, the...
Jollibee’s jacket commercial makes Filipinos drop ‘hugot’ comments
A commercial of a homegrown fast food chain is evoking comments with "hugot" or remarks tied to emotional experiences from the past, usually romance-related,...
What is cultural appropriation, and how does it differ from cultural appreciation?
Fashion companies are increasingly being taken to task for selling expensive versions of traditional Indigenous dress. Gucci’s kaftans came with a US$3,500 price tag,...
World Bank deletes Philippine education report from website after DepEd’s demand for apology
World Bank deleted its recent education report showing the Philippines' struggling education system, citing its failure to communicate with the government. It was referring to...
Philippine exports post double-digit growth for third month
MANILA — Philippine merchandise exports in May grew 29.8% from a year earlier, marking the third straight month of double-digit growth, but imports grew...
‘Zigazig ah!’ Spice Girls mark 25 years since ‘Wannabe’ release
LONDON — The Spice Girls celebrated 25 years since the release of their debut single "Wannabe" on Thursday with heartfelt messages thanking their fans...
Data says these international brands caught Filipinos’ attention thanks to BTS
Popular brands gained a surge of online interest among Filipino consumers after collaborating with South Korean boyband BTS, according to the data from the product...
Archbishop Valles encourages bishops to foster communion as his CBCP presidency nears end
Outgoing Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Archbishop Romulo Valles of Davao reminded bishops of synodality involving dioceses worldwide ahead of the Synod...
‘Voice 4’: Action, mystery continues in this Korean thriller
Unlike Western television series, it is rare for Korean series to have multiple seasons. “Voice” making it to its fourth season proved that the action...
Too much ‘plantito-ism?’ BOC seizes illegally imported insect-eating plants on warehouse
Filipinos' increased interest in gardening amid quarantine was brought up after government authorities on Monday seized several carnivorous plants shipped to the country. Officers from...
Resurrection plant blooms: ‘Kingdom: Ashin of the North’ teases fans with new trailer
Video streaming platform Netflix on Thursday released the main trailer of the special episode of the Korean suspense series "Kingdom," "Kingdom: Ashin of the North." The last season...
‘Genuine’ and ‘valiant’ soldier: Journalist honors friend who died in C-130 crash she’s reporting
One of those who passed away in the crash of the Philippine Air Force transport plane on Sunday was remembered as a "genuine" and...
The Itchyworms releases stop-motion music video to kick off their 25th anniversary
To mark their 25th anniversary, the Filipino rock band “The Itchyworms,” launched an animated music video of their song “The Life I Know.” The official...