BSP to back wealth fund after raising transparency concerns
MANILA— The Philippine central bank on Thursday said it was backing the creation of a sovereign wealth fund being pushed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr,...
Facebook page falsely claims Manila among Southeast Asian cities with ‘best’ public transport systems
A Facebook page posted an erroneous claim that the Philippines received a high score for its public transport system. The page called “Team Philippines” cited...
Spread the cheer: Cinematique seeks toys, books donation for children’s Christmas party
A cinematique is spreading Holiday cheer and Christmas spirit with its latest initiative for children. Cinematique Centre Manila on Tuesday announced that it is organizing...
MIAA alerts public vs fake airport transfer rates
The Manila International Airport Authority warned the public about circulating fake airport transfer rates. The fake airport rate card is multiple folds more expensive than the Land...
‘Another first for Scholasticans’: School cheers alumna Dolly de Leon for achievements
"Another first for Scholasticans!" St. Scholastica's College-Manila paid tribute to veteran actress Dolly de Leon for her recent achievements in her breakout performance in a...
Pinoy fans surprised by Song Hye-kyo’s fearless character in upcoming series ‘The Glory’
Filipino Kdrama fans expressed excitement over the role of South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo in upcoming Netflix series “The Glory.” Unlike her previous sweet and...
Pope Francis celebrates 53 years as a priest
VATICAN— On Dec. 13, 1969, just four days before his 33rd birthday, Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio — who today is Pope Francis — was...
TV host Boy Abunda returns to GMA Network
GMA Network just welcomed television host Boy Abunda back home. "Nag-umpisa po ako sa GMA 7 mayroon pa po akong buhok. Ngayon, wala na po, pero...
Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’ embraces French life in new season
PARIS— Cultural frictions give way to personality clashes in Netflix's NFLX.O "Emily in Paris," according to creator Darren Star who recently joined the show's cast members in...
2020 Tarlac shooting remembered as PNP skips gun muzzling during Holidays
The case of late Jonel Nuezca was brought up on social media after the Philippine National Police said that it will not implement gun muzzling...
Philippines cash remittances up 3.5% y/y in October
MANILA— Cash remittances by overseas Filipinos rose 3.5% to $2.91 billion in October from a year ago, the Philippine central bank said on Thursday.
In January...
SM Tickets to hold pre-screening of tickets on D-day of Enhypen’s ‘Manifesto in...
Ticket holders of a Korean group's upcoming concert shall be pre-screened at the venue. SM Tickets issued this advisory following reports about alleged reselling of...
Christmas at the country club: Leisure facility in QC offers gourmet meals, gift of...
Pinoys can spend a meaningful Christmas with their loved ones without going to several places. A leisure facility is offering edible gifts and a myriad...
UK royal war: Harry and Meghan’s new Netflix episodes to land
LONDON— The final three episodes of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's Netflix documentary series air on Thursday, with more criticism expected to be directed...
‘No place like home’: Rhian Ramos’ love for bidet gets approval from Pinoys
Actress Lovi Poe and other Pinoys shared the same sentiments with Rhian Ramos who commented that the Philippines will always be "home" to her because...