Philippines’ gross foreign reserves at $94.1 billion at end-October
MANILA— The Philippines' gross international reserves PHFXR=ECI increased slightly to $94.1 billion at end-October, from $93 billion a month earlier, the central bank said on Monday, citing preliminary data.
The latest forex reserves...
Factbox: ‘Beaver blood moon’ offers world’s last total lunar eclipse until 2025
Nighttime skywatchers from East Asia to North America will be treated to the rare spectacle of a "Beaver blood moon" on Tuesday, weather permitting,...
‘Refrain from sharing false info’: Taguig City residents asked after fake bomb threat in...
The Taguig City government called for sobriety on sharing false information on social media after a bomb threat disrupted classes in a public high...
Chris Evans named People magazine’s ‘sexiest man alive’
“Captain America” actor Chris Evans was named People Magazine’s "sexiest man alive" for 2022 on Monday, following his Marvel co-star Paul Rudd having the title in 2021.
Evans,...
Themed nights over great coffee: Kapitolyo’s espresso bar offers inclusive café experience
There’s a new hangout place in vibrant Kapitolyo, Pasig City. Stay Up Espresso Bar, which started as a small neighborhood cafe in Las Piñas City,...
Philippines’ unemployment hits new low since start of pandemic
MANILA— The Philippines' unemployment rate in September fell to a new low since the COVID-19 pandemic began, highlighting more green shoots of recovery as the...
Lalamove provides assistance to family of rider found dead on parked motorcycle
Courier service provider Lalamove said it is continuously communicating with the family of late delivery rider Noel Escote who was found lifeless while resting...
Mastodon: What is the social network hailed as a Twitter alternative?
BERLIN— With Twitter in disarray since the world's richest person took control of it last week, Mastodon, a decentralized, open alternative from privacy-obsessed Germany, has...
‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’ star Choi Hyun-Wook visits Boracay, Antique
"Twenty-Five Twenty-One" actor Choi Hyun-Wook was spotted enjoying a vacation in tourist destinations in the country. On Saturday, November 5, the Facebook page of Malumpati Cold Spring View in...
FEU urged to drop charges after insurgency accusations vs 3 students
Three students from a private university may face dismissal for their attendance at a protest for the Martial Law anniversary last September 21. Kabataan Partylist...
‘Great move’: Binibining Pilipinas lauded for cutting ties with Miss Grand International
Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) has officially confirmed its withdrawal from Miss Grand International after the latter's coronation concluded last October 25. This decision also...
Mass migration from Twitter is likely to be an uphill battle – just ask...
Elon Musk announced that “the bird is freed” when his US$44 billion acquisition of Twitter officially closed on Oct. 27, 2022. Some users on...
Bishop calls for stop of ‘environmental abuse’ ahead of Yolanda anniversary
A Catholic bishop has called for an end to ‘environmental abuse’ ahead of the ninth anniversary of the deadly Typhoon Yolanda. Citing experts, Bishop Crispin...
We’re on a highway to climate hell, U.N. boss says
China, United States have leading role
Guterres seeks coal phase-out by 2040
UAE, host of 2023 talks, says will keep producing fossil fuel SHARM...
Philippines plans to buy 150,000 T fertilizer from China at $470/T —statement
MANILA — The Philippines said on Monday it plans to buy 150,000 tonnes of fertilizer this year from China at $470 per tonne through a...