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‘Thank you, Kateyki’: Thai internet sensation Aon Somrutai to visit Philippines for first time

Thai internet sensation Somrutai Sangchaiphum Rattanawaraha, popularly known as Aon Somrutai, known for her viral catchphrase “Thank you, Kateyki,” is set to visit the...

Michelin-starred restaurant in Makati accused of unpaid overtime, grueling work hours

Some former employees of a Michelin-starred restaurant in Makati City accused the establishment of requiring them to work long hours, limiting their leave and...

‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ rack up nominations for television’s Emmy Awards

'The Pitt' receives 25 nominations and 'Hacks' earns 24 'Hacks' total sets a single-year comedy nominations record Emmy winners will be announced in...

Roque’s name surfaces as Padilla asks who recorded Duterte’s ‘kill threat’ presser

The name of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque was mentioned amid Sen. Robin Padilla's question about who recorded Vice President Sara Duterte's controversial press...

Messi is old, short and slow. How is he still dominating at the World...

Lionel Messi is 39 years old. He is 1.70 metres tall – shorter than almost every defender he plays against. He was never astoundingly...

Vatican envoy calls Catholics to build a more just society

OZAMIZ City — The Vatican’s ambassador to the Philippines urged Catholics on Wednesday to help build a society free from corruption, crime and discrimination,...

From football to figure skating: Sports anime to add to your World Cup watchlist

Streaming service Crunchyroll has rounded up sports anime that fans can watch during the FIFA World Cup, highlighting titles inspired by football, volleyball, basketball,...

Justin Bieber added to World Cup final halftime show lineup

LOS ANGELES — Pop singer Justin Bieber will co-headline a star-studded halftime show at the World Cup soccer final on July 19, FIFA announced on Wednesday. Bieber...

Pinoys warned against scam texts appearing to come from banks

Filipinos were warned about scam texts containing suspicious links that use the names of legitimate entities such as banks. Lawyer Emil Marañon III on Wednesday,...

Philippines sets 2027-2030 GDP growth target at 5.0% to 6.0%

MANILA — The Philippines' budget planning committee announced a 2027-2030 GDP growth target of 5.0% to 6.0%, saying on Wednesday that elevated inflation this year may...

‘Sayang’: Filipinos revisit Michael Martinez’s journey amid Alex Eala’s Wimbledon feat

The potential of figure skater Michael Martinez was discussed by Filipinos amid the spotlight placed on athletes following Alex Eala's history-making feats in tennis. Alex...

Pain relief brand sparks buzz after joking about going ‘digital’

A popular topical ointment brand earned attention online after joking that it would turn its products electronic amid the "trends in the digital entertainment...

Matt Damon calls ‘The Odyssey’ the most challenging film of his career

NEW YORK — Matt Damon has played action hero Jason Bourne, an astronaut stranded on Mars and dozens of other characters, but it was his role...

Myrtle Sarrosa joins veteran players in testing ‘Ragnarok: The New World’ ahead of launch

Content creator and gamer Myrtle Sarrosa joined veteran Ragnarok Online players in examining the upcoming game "Ragnarok: The New World" ahead of its July...

Ringgit, peso lead declines among Asian currencies; South Korean won gains

The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 162.350 162.09 -0.16 Sing dlr 1.293 1.2922 -0.08 Taiwan dlr 32.155 32.143 -0.04 Korean won 1512.000 1515.8 +0.25 Baht 33.380 33.32 -0.18 Peso 61.554 61.416 -0.22 Rupiah 17990.000 17970 -0.11 Rupee 94.968 94.9675 +0.00 Ringgit 4.080 4.067 -0.32 Yuan 6.801 6.7942 -0.10 Change...
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Photocopied bills? Public reminded of banknote-copying rules after impeachment trial discussion

The public was reminded not to photocopy or reprint banknotes  following a discussion during the impeachment trial about photocopies being treated as original documents. On...

At 90, retired bishop sees deeper wounds in today’s world

OZAMIZ City— A 90-year-old retired bishop urged the country’s active bishops Tuesday to draw closer to people weighed down by today’s crises, saying the...

What to watch: Movies and series arriving in July 2026

Moviegoers and streaming subscribers have plenty to look forward to this July 2026, with new films and series arriving across cinemas and major platforms. Here...

Philippines gross foreign reserves edge up to $104.8 billion at end-June

MANILA — The Philippines' gross foreign reserves PHFXR=ECI rose slightly to $104.8 billion at the end of June, from a revised $104 billion a month earlier, the central bank said on Tuesday, citing preliminary data. The...

Grandmaster Janelle Frayna raises awareness of government-mandated discounts for athletes

Janelle Mae Frayna, the first and only Filipina Woman Grandmaster, raised awareness about the discounts that national athletes are entitled to for various goods...