Who’s who: Filipino drag queens nominated at 2023 Wowie Awards
A number of Filipino drag queens are up against their counterparts in "RuPaul's Drag Race" franchises at an international award show. World of Wonder (WOW),...
US to help journalists globally defend against legal threats
UNITED NATIONS— The United States on Tuesday launched a program to defend journalists around the world from legal threats aimed at silencing critical voices, a growing tactic...
‘Hindi libre’: Artist reminds clients after receiving Bible verse, prayer offer for portrait request
A Rizal-based artist shared of having an exchange with an individual who sent him a Bible verse when he brought up the topic of...
Who’s who: EXO’s Baekhyun, Jeon Somi, B.I. headlining ‘Overpass: K-pop music concert’
Filipino K-pop multistans are in for a treat! Three K-pop artists, EXO’s Baekhyun, Jeon Somi and B.I. are headlining the upcoming "OVERPASS: K-Pop Music Concert"...
Google AI pioneer says he quit to speak freely about technology’s ‘dangers’
A pioneer of artificial intelligence said he quit Google GOOGL.O to speak freely about the technology's dangers, after realizing computers could become smarter than people far...
‘Orutigasu?’: Photo of vending machines, lighted buildings in Ortigas go viral
A vibrant photo featuring vending machines in Ortigas earned praises and criticisms from Facebook users after the scenery was likened to that of Japan. Two...
Philadelphia 76ers Embiid wins first MVP award
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has won the NBA's Most Valuable Player award for the first time, the league announced on Tuesday.
Embiid was chosen...
US stands with Philippines against Chinese ‘intimidation’ in South China Sea —official
The United States stands with treaty ally the Philippines in the face of harassment by China's coast guard in the South China Sea and...
‘Eye-pleasing’: P1,000 polymer banknote wins international award amid criticisms
The controversial P1,000 banknote in the Philippines won an international award. The International Bank Note Society (IBNS) selected the bill as the "Bank Note of...
‘No writers. No TV’: Hollywood scribes strike over pay
LOS ANGELES— Hollywood film and television writers went on strike on Tuesday, shutting down late-night TV shows, and took their demands for higher pay to the doors...
Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace, police conduct controlled explosion
LONDON— Police arrested a man outside Buckingham Palace on Tuesday for throwing what they believe were shotgun cartridges and officers also carried out a controlled explosion in the area, days before King Charles' coronation ceremony.
Police said...
Japan scrambles jet after spotting suspected Chinese drone —ministry
Japan's defense ministry said on Tuesday it scrambled a jet fighter after spotting a suspected Chinese drone between the Japanese island of Yonaguni and...
PLDT to look ways for more connectivity access amid 5-peat fastest speed recognition
A telecommunications provider will look for ways to make connectivity accessible to more people amid the inflation in the country. PLDT Alfredo Panlilio expressed this...
‘Meaning of content’: Michael V posts reminder to fellow content creators
Michael V, a veteran comedian and also a vlogger, took to Instagram to remind his fellow content creators about the importance of the "content"...
Pope Francis: Solutions to loss of faith ‘come from the tabernacle, not the computer’
Pope Francis on Friday encouraged clergy and others discouraged by a shortage of priests and ebbing faith in the West to pray for God’s...