Bali governor says new Indonesia laws pose no risk to tourists
JAKARTA— Visitors to Bali will not be put at risk by Indonesia's newly ratified criminal code, the island's governor said, dismissing concerns that revised laws...
Gov’t owned agency told to be proactive after Atom Araullo tweets NAIA transport experience
A government-owned agency was challenged to be more proactive following a broadcast journalist's tweet about a "broken" mass transportation system in the airport last...
Package delivery for bride interrupts Filipino couple’s wedding celebration
A bride from Libmanan, Camarines Sur earned online buzz after receiving a parcel on her wedding day. On Facebook, Loren Tayamora shared a hilarious experience on her...
Kpop rapper Jessi amuses Pinoys after learning swear words
“Mahal kita” is one of the common Filipino greetings learned by foreign artists visiting the country, but for Kpop rapper Jessi what she picked up was...
Backstory of ‘Drag Race Philippines’ Season 1 queens’ looks at UnkabogaBALL 2022
Three former contenders of "Drag Race Philippines" Season 1 were head-turners during a star-studded ball over the weekend. The queens attended the “UnkabogaBALL,” a party hosted...
‘My favorite space’: Past boarders go on nostalgia trip as UPLB set to demolish...
Past boarders of the historic Old Men's Dorm in a state university in Los Baños went on a nostalgia trip following the decision to...
NASA’s Orion capsule returns to Earth, capping Artemis I flight around moon
NASA's Orion capsule barreled through Earth's atmosphere and splashed down in the Pacific ocean on Sunday after making an uncrewed voyage around the moon,...
China’s healthcare system put to the test as COVID curbs fade
BAODING, China— When Li tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday in Baoding in northern China, he braced for a five-day quarantine at a makeshift local...
Indonesia’s new laws a threat to privacy, press and human rights, says UN
JAKARTA— The United Nations has expressed concern over threats to civil liberties posed by Indonesia's new criminal code, warning the revised laws could result in...
New book translates Pope Francis’ writings to Filipino
A Vatican-authorized collection of Pope Francis’ writings translated into Filipino was recently released in the Philippines. Titled “Ang Galak ng Ebanghelyo”, it is published by...
Philippines revises 2022, 2023 current account projections
MANILA— The Philippine central bank on Friday revised its current account projections for 2022 and 2023 to take into account the weaker global growth outlook,...
‘Black and Filipino Belle’: H.E.R.’s costume for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ features baybayin
Filipino-American singer H.E.R. will be playing the role of Belle in the upcoming hybrid live-action and animated special “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.” “I can’t believe I...
How to deal with holiday stress, Danish-style
The holidays often involve jubilant gift exchanges, renewed connections with family and friends, and treasured traditions. But the love and cheer can also be accompanied...
‘It’s dead out here’: China’s slow exit from zero-COVID
Beijing eased curbs in major policy shift on Wednesday
Change came after historic protests last month
HSBC CEO hails new rules as "meaningful...
‘Owners are shouldering discount costs’: Resto owner urges Pinoys to refrain from faking IDs
A chef-content creator called on Filipinos to refrain from creating fake identification cards to be able to scour discounts from businesses and services. Chef Edward...