Bookstore alert: Fully Booked, Kinokuniya offer wide manga selection
Fully Booked in partnership with Japanese bookstore Kinokuniya made manga and other works of literature from the land of the rising sun more accessible. "Bookworms can expect the...
Burberry’s London stores lose out as tourists head to tax-free Paris, Milan
LONDON — London is losing out to Paris and Milan as a tourist destination for high-spending shoppers over the lack of a tax incentive, British...
#RIPTwitter? Celebs, personalities, entities share thoughts as Twitter ‘closes offices’
Following reports of Twitter staff quitting over owner Elon Musk's ultimatum, some local celebrities, personalities and entities shared their concerns and farewells on the...
Alarms raised over ‘preventable’ road crashes along EDSA Busway
Six people have died and 11 were injured in just two years near the EDSA Busway System, according to data from a transport group. The...
Explainer: How the World Health Organization might fight future pandemics
GENEVA— Negotiations on new rules for dealing with pandemics are underway at the World Health Organization (WHO), with a target date of May 2024 for...
‘Iba din mag-shade’: Neil Arce’s message to fake news peddlers gets support from fans
"No to fake news." Director-producer Neil Arce received support from some Filipinos after debunking false claims against him and his wife, Angel Locsin, online. Talent handler...
Quiapo Church to hold ‘Walk of Faith’ on eve of Nazarene feast
As the traditional “traslacion” remains suspended, a procession, dubbed as “Walk of Faith”, will be held on the eve of the Black Nazarene feast...
Dolly de Leon shares fighting chance in Hollywood amid buzz on possible Oscar nom
Veteran actress Dolly de Leon shared her fighting chance in Hollywood after her name was floated among the possible nominees for a major category...
‘Think ahead’: UN chief says in welcoming 8th billionth baby
The United Nations welcomed the eighth billionth baby with a message to think about Earth's future. António Guterres, secretary-general of the UN, expressed the need...
‘The Crown’ actor Debicki says Diana role felt ‘insurmountable’ at first
LONDON— Elizabeth Debicki may have won rave reviews for her portrayal of the late Princess Diana in the new season of royal drama "The Crown",...
Nica del Rosario dedicates new song ‘Balang Araw’ to LGBTQIA+ advocacy for equality
"It was a small, simple action, but it crushed my heart like a stone." This was how singer-songwriter Nica del Rosario described her sentiments as...
Going digital: Where to bet on sports in Philippines
Filipinos inarguably love sports, especially basketball and boxing. "Their love for sports goes beyond fandom. 'Di nga lang siya fandom for some, parang naging...
‘Bilibid zoo’? BuCor officials discover horses, gamecocks, pythons inside NBP compound
After a deep excavation was discovered inside the New Bilibid Prison compound, the correctional facility made headlines anew after officials found horses, gamecocks, and pythons at...
‘Palimos via Gcash?’: Iwa Moto gets surprised by children asking for e-money
Actress Iwa Moto shared her hilarious interaction with children begging for money via Gcash. In a TikTok video, Iwa shared that she went to a shop inside their...
After Elon Musk’s ultimatum, Twitter employees start exiting
Hundreds of Twitter employees are estimated to be leaving the beleaguered social media company following an ultimatum from new owner Elon Musk that staffers...