This week in food: Restaurant expansions, new offerings and culinary milestones
The week brought a mix of developments across the food industry, with restaurant groups announcing changes, new players entering the market and familiar names...
Myanmar leadership return to ASEAN meetings ‘still far off’, Philippine minister says
MANILA — The participation of Myanmar's leadership in top meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is "still far off", the Philippines' foreign minister said...
‘Great memory’: Bryan White looks back on ‘AlDub’ era, recalls ‘Eat Bulaga’ visit
American country singer Bryan White looked back on his connection with the AlDub phenomenon after sharing a throwback photo from his visit to the...
Philippines says China shoal deal needs no permission for resupply
MANILA — The Philippines' provisional arrangement with China on Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea does not require Manila to seek permission for resupply...
‘The Odyssey’ film fuels online interest in Greek mythology, Google Trends shows
The release of "The Odyssey" is driving renewed interest in Greek mythology, with Google Trends recording a spike in online searches related to the...
Vatican denies decision made in abuse trial against artist priest Rupnik
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican on Wednesday denied that a ruling had been made in a canonical trial against prominent Slovenian priest Marko Ivan Rupnik, who has been...
What is ‘Kiyapo,’ the Philippines’ newest tropical cyclone name?
The name of new tropical cyclone "Kiyapo" has sparked interest online, after it entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Science communication platform ScienceKonek explained that...
Actor Rebel Wilson did not defame colleague in social media posts, Australian court finds
SYDNEY — A Sydney court on Wednesday cleared Australian actor Rebel Wilson of defaming Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in Wilson's directorial debut "The Deb," over...
Hontiveros condemns online death threats after attending Mima Alicia’s funeral
Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, July 23, condemned the death threats and pro-killing comments she said surfaced online following the death of political vlogger...
What Gaudí and the Sagrada Família can teach us about leadership
When Pope Leo XIV blessed the Sagrada Família’s tallest, gravity-defying tower on June 10, he took a moment to remember not only the church’s...
Apple aims for better and more entertainment offerings, executive Cue says
CANNES, France — Apple AAPL.O aims to release "better and more" TV shows and movies on its streaming service and in movie theaters, senior executive Eddy Cue told...
Why the prosecution panel is expected to be ‘one-sided’ in VP Sara’s impeachment trial
Members of the prosecution panel in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte said the prosecution is not expected to be neutral after...
Radio Veritas reaffirms mission after FAMAS broadcast award
Church-run Radio Veritas 846 reaffirmed its commitment to truth, hope and service after winning at the inaugural FAMAS Broadcast Arts Awards. The station received the...
From ‘The Rain in España’ to ‘Bad Genius’: Philippine titles to watch on Viki
Streaming platform Viki is putting the spotlight on Philippine dramas as part of its growing Southeast Asian catalog, pairing local titles with series from...
US cyclosporiasis cases top 4,100 as CDC investigates lettuce-linked outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has pegged the number of domestically acquired, lab-confirmed U.S. cyclosporiasis cases since May 1 at 4,173 after...