Sauerkraut or sardines? Hiroshima’s pancake goes global for G7 summit

HIROSHIMA—When Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hosts leaders of the Group of Seven richest nations in Hiroshima this week, restaurants in the city hope to...

Brazil confirms first ever avian flu cases in wild birds

Brazil, the world's top chicken exporter, has for the first time confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) cases but only in wild birds, the...

2nd NBA store in the Philippines offers interactive fan spaces, exclusive merch for all...

The largest store of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the Philippines has opened. The second branch of the NBA Store, launched in partnership with Titan, offers exclusive...
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Comeback? Moira Dela Torre responds to speculations about ex-husband’s IG photo

Multi-platinum recording artist Moira Dela Torre appeared to answer endless speculations about her ex-husband's widely talked-about Instagram Story where he was spotted with a woman...

Philippines seeks sugar imports of up to 150,000 T to avert shortfall

MANILA— Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday approved imports of up to 150,000 tonnes of sugar to stabilize local prices as a domestic shortfall...

Philippines pushes back retail dollar bond offering to Q3

MANILA— The Philippine government is pushing back a planned offering of U.S. dollar-denominated retail bonds to the third quarter, when the exchange rate may be...

‘True Filipina winnah’: Marina Summers snags ‘Wowlebrity on the rise’ award at DragCon LA

Marina Summers is now a certified "Filipina winnah" after bagging an award at a drag awards show in the United States. Marina was named the...

Thai opposition parties agree to coalition after election success

Big opposition win but no guarantee on government Opposition say junta-appointed Senate must respect people's will Pheu Thai - 'No plan to form...

Modern farming, piglet food: How agri firm plans to address ASF

Biosecurity protocols and a nutrition solution for piglets were highlighted as among the solutions to the growing threat of African Swine Fever (ASF) in...
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Gabbi Garcia congratulates ‘twin’ for winning Miss Universe Philippines 2023 crown

Kapuso star Gabbi Garcia congratulated her "twin" Michelle Dee for winning the coveted Miss Universe Philippines 2023 crown. The "Mga Lihim ni Urduja" actress on...

Philippines remittances up 3% to $2.67 billion in March

MANILA— Cash remittances sent home by overseas Filipinos rose 3% to $2.67 billion in March from a year earlier, the Philippine central bank said on...
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‘It was powerful’: Pauline Amelinckx reflects on evening gown portion of MUPH 2023

"I felt so feminine, it was powerful." Miss Universe Philippines 2023 top 5 finalist Pauline Amelinckx shared how her evening gown performance for the finals...

‘Eternally grateful’: Angelique Manto goes sentimental over Miss Universe PH 2023 cheers

"I hope I have inspired you the way you've inspired me." Angelique Manto, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 2nd runner-up, expressed this message to her fans and...

Diokno says no reason for rate hike

CEBU, Philippines (Updated 4:19 p.m.) — The Philippine central bank has no reason to raise interest rates further as domestic inflation is easing, the country's finance...

Philippines places buoys in parts of South China Sea to assert sovereignty

MANILA— The Philippines has placed navigational buoys within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to assert sovereignty over the disputed Spratly islands in the South China...