Mixed reactions, calls for justice after ex-boxing referee’s ‘cheating’ confession on Pacquiao’s win
A retired boxing referee's supposed cheating triggered a review and a backlash to his otherwise storied career in the boxing industry.
Carlos Padilla, a renowned...
World Bank chief says poorest countries owe $62 billion on bilateral debt
WASHINGTON — The world's poorest countries now owe $62 billion in annual debt service to official bilateral creditors, an increase of 35% over the...
12 stays of Christmas: Airbnb homes Pinoys can rent this Holiday season
Filipinos can uniquely celebrate the Holidays by staying in 12 of the country's premier vacation homes for a promo price.
Airbnb Philippines announced that various...
‘Don’t yell that’: fears compete with calls for ‘freedom’ at China protests
BEIJING — As a large Beijing street protest against strict COVID curbs reached a climax late last Sunday, several protesters shouted the unspeakable — for...
BSP governor voices caution over plans to create P275 billion sovereign fund
MANILA — The Philippines' central bank governor on Friday voiced caution over a legislative proposal to create a sovereign wealth fund overseen by President Ferdinand...
Quiapo Church prohibits bringing of large-size religious images, standartes during Nazarene feast
Big statues of the Black Nazarene will not be allowed in areas covered by next year’s celebration of the feast of the black Jesus,...
‘They make money out of lying’: Priest’s homily message about trolls resurfaces on social...
A past homily message of a priest talking about internet trolls surfaced on social media anew. A Twitter user on November 24 reshared a quote...
‘Drag Den’ theme song, music video drop ahead of show premiere
"Drag Den Philippines" dropped its official song and music video where Manila Luzon and local drag queens showcased their dancing skills. "Drag Den Philippines" or...
Factobox: Crypto companies crash into bankruptcy
2022 has been a rough year for the crypto industry. The price of bitcoin BTC=BTSP has dropped 65% since the start of the year, the cryptocurrency...
Drag name, film character, hair color: What Pinoys are thinking of Pantone 2023 color...
A potential drag name? A new hair color? A reference to a film franchise character? This was what Filipinos thought after the global authority on...
How Ariel Rivera beat Taylor Swift as top artist of 2022 in Swiftie’s Spotify...
For avid listeners of a particular artist, one might easily have an idea of who their top artists are or which songs would be...
Musk says Twitter will suspend Kanye West’s account
Elon Musk said late on Thursday that Kanye West's account will be suspended as he again violated rule against incitement to violence.
—Reporting by Maria Ponnezhath in Bengaluru; Editing...
English language test dashes nurses’ hopes of filling UK jobs
British hospitals desperately short of nursing staff
Thousands barred over IELTS or OET test failures
Limited reforms could help alleviate shortages LONDON (Thomson Reuters...
‘Ramdam mo na talaga’: Pinoys share snaps of Rizal Park’s Christmas decors
"Damang-dama mo na ang Pasko." As Christmas approaches, Filipinos have begun sharing pictures of the colorful light installations at Rizal Park for the Holidays. The park,...
What to order from KFC Philippines’ ‘Secret Menu’
A popular fast-food chain unveiled its "secret menu," signature food items known to a select few patrons only, to the public in time for...