Lawmaker proposes law to keep Chinese boats, planes in check
MANILA— A lawmaker in the Philippines has reintroduced legislation to prevent maritime and airspace encroachment by Chinese vessels, by restricting them to designated sea lanes...
Lea Salonga surprises bride with ‘A Whole New World’ performance at wedding reception
An American bride had the time of her life after her father hired Broadway superstar Lea Salonga to sing at her wedding reception. Wedding videographer...
Blinken says China rejects status quo of Taiwan situation
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Skechers says escorted Ye out of LA office after rapper arrived ‘unannounced’
Skechers USA Inc. said on Wednesday its executives escorted Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, out of a Los Angeles corporate office, after the rapper...
COVID vaccines: An annual booster like the flu shot could be the way forward
By now more than 70% of the UK population have received a third COVID vaccination, or a booster. Many people who are older or...
Thai businesswoman buys Miss Universe pageant for $20 million
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What Data Privacy Act says about sharing screenshots of private conversations
Some social media users expressed alarm over the possibility of their private conversations getting publicized after content creator Wilbert Tolentino publicly shared his conversation with fellow...
Why FDA advised public vs use of these 4 pediatric drug products
The country's Food and Drug Administration advised the public against the purchase of four pediatric drug products found containing dangerous contaminants. This advisory was issued...
Go green on ‘Undas,’ public told
The Catholic Church’s advocacy arm once again called on Filipinos to go green this “Undas”, saying that cemetery waste is an issue that should...
‘True meaning of influencer’: Ninong Ry lauded for cooking for San Juan inmates
Social media users praised food content creator Ninong Ry for sharing his blessing with the inmates of the San Juan City Jail Male Dormitory. In a video posted...
Angat Buhay NGO calls for mental health professionals for Bayanihan E-Konsulta
Non-government organization Angat Buhay is looking for mental health professionals who can help them expand their services to help those needing emotional, psychological and...
Philippines must be a ‘little aggressive’ in raising rates —BSP chief
C.bank governor favors matching Fed hike
"Not end of the world" if peso at 61 against U.S. dollar - c.bank gov RELATED: ‘Not end of...
Spotify criticizes Ye’s comments, keeps his music
As corporations around the world including Adidas AG ADSGn.DE cut ties with Kanye West, music streaming service Spotify Technology SASPOT.N said it would not remove the rapper's...
‘Midnights’ impact: Philippine orgs jump on Taylor Swift’s new album trend
Two organizations joined the trend of the release of Taylor Swift's "Midnights" album. Taylor released her 10th studio album last Friday, October 21 via...
‘Not end of the world’ if Philippine peso hits 61 to a dollar —BSP...
MANILA— The Philippine peso hitting 61 against the U.S. dollar is "not the end of the world," the central bank governor said on Tuesday.
Bangko Sentral...