‘I doubt’: Jojo Bragais backs Michelle Dee, Samantha Panlilio amid driver’s assault claims
(Content warning: This article contains mentions of self-harm and physical assault)
Renowned footwear designer Jojo Bragais expressed doubt over the claims of actress Rhian Ramos’ personal...
DFA chief says no consensus within ASEAN on endorsing Myanmar election
MANILA — Foreign Minister Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Thursday that ASEAN member states had not reached a consensus on whether to endorse the results...
Medical experts urge early action as obesity, diabetes cases rise in Philippines
Medical experts warned that obesity and Type 2 diabetes continue to be under-treated in the Philippines, calling for earlier intervention and urgent, coordinated care...
LIST: 20 student short films selected for Puregold CinePanalo 2026
Puregold CinePanalo has announced the 20 student short films selected for its 2026 festival run, narrowing down entries from 267 submissions nationwide.
Now on its...
‘Little Women’ musical premieres in London after three-decade wait
One-night world premiere at London's Theatre Royal
Preceded by recordings at Abbey Road Studios
Large orchestra evokes lavish 80s/90s musicals Decades after three Californian...
Two-level reading space in Makati fuels hopes for more public reading spots
The pop-up of One Ayala’s “The Stacks” in Makati City has book lovers and other Filipinos hoping that similar reading spaces will soon open...
Philippine Q4 growth skids to 5-year low, raises odds of further rate cuts
Q4 growth comes in sharply below expectations
Full-year growth well below government target
Weak growth opens door to further interest rate cuts MANILA — Philippine economic...
‘Para ‘di ka umiyak’: Ticketing service shares tips to avoid losing tickets at events
A major ticketing service has issued tips and reminders to concert and eventgoers to prevent losing their tickets. On Wednesday, January 28, SM Tickets released an...
Philippines hosts ASEAN foreign minister retreat to tackle regional issues
CEBU, Philippines — Foreign ministers from Southeast Asia began a meeting on Thursday to tackle key issues in the region, including tensions in the South China...
Tilapia on the loose! Fish makes daring escape from bucket in Oriental Mindoro
In a hilarious moment, a fish made a daring escape from a bucket, startling a woman who had caught it. Footage captured by Kaihla Mae...
Japan-born pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrive in China as bilateral ties freeze
BEIJING — Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrived in Sichuan province on Wednesday, China's panda research base said in a social media post, leaving Japan without...
Viral comment clarified: Anne Curtis explains ‘di ‘wag kang manood’ remark
Actress-host Anne Curtis said that she did not intend for her viral response to an online user about not watching her upcoming movie to...
Catholic leaders confront internal challenges, push collaboration
The country’s Catholic bishops and religious leaders acknowledged deep internal challenges while calling for stronger unity to confront Church failures and national crises. The unusually...
‘Calm, steady, dedicated:’ Tributes for former Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez
Tributes poured in for former longtime Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez following the announcement of his death on Wednesday, January 28. The Commission on Elections (Comelec)...
Prank gone wrong: Online community weighs in after teens’ vehicle fired upon in Batangas...
A doorbell prank by six Grade 12 students in Lipa City, Batangas, whose vehicle was fired upon by an irate homeowner, has sparked discussions...