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MRT offers free rides after technical issue disrupts morning rush hour on June 17

The Metro Rail Transit (MRT) is offering free rides to commuters today, June 17, as compensation for the technical issue that affected passengers earlier...

‘They were all drowning’: Sam Reyes’ sister urges public to stop bashing Baterbonia, Adili’s...

The sister of Atenean student-athlete survivor Sam Reyes appealed to the public to refrain from attacking them online after he appeared on a podcast to...

Globe Telecom moves ahead with Mynt IPO-related filings

Philippines-based communications firm Globe Telecom GLO.PS said on Wednesday its board approved two filings related to the proposed initial public offering of its e-wallet unit Mynt with the...

Filipino cuisine takes center stage in new Korean-Filipino reality series ‘Kumusta’

Rakuten Viki is spotlighting Filipino culture in a new cross-cultural reality series that brings food, celebrity and storytelling together in the heart of Seoul. Titled...

US‑Iran war: What the ‘peace deal’ really means

The announcement of a new agreement between the United States and Iran has been greeted with relief across global markets. Oil prices have eased,...

Philippines raises $2.5 billion in dollar bonds, adding to Southeast Asia issuance

SINGAPORE — The Philippines has raised $2.5 billion from a three-part U.S. dollar bond deal, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters early on Wednesday, against...

Victor Basa pursues new career in automotive industry

Model-turned-actor Victor Basa has reappeared on Filipinos' radar as a marketing professional for a well-known car brand. A showbiz-oriented Facebook page shared that Victor is now...

Pope Leo XIV defends journalism against the drug of ‘fake news’

VATICAN — Pope Leo XIV defended the importance of rigorous journalism against “the drug of fake news” and “artificial polarizations” in a message to...

Church server defends priest over expression during Mass

The coordinator of Quiapo Church's social communications ministry defended a priest who went viral for an expression he made during Mass. Benedict Canapi addressed criticisms...

‘Toy Story 5’ pits traditional toys vs a tablet. In real life, families can...

"Toy Story 5" will be released in cinemas this Wednesday (Philippines), Thursday (gobally). The latest installment of the film franchise addresses a dilemma many...

Coffee shop chain apologizes for customer’s alleged experience with ‘rude’ staff

A Malaysian coffee shop chain issued an apology after a customer shared their dining experience at one of its outlets, which allegedly involved "rude"...

Older, not wiser ‘Jackass’ crew reunite for final emotion-filled film

Film mixes new footage with unseen moments from the past 25 years Paramount Pictures starts the movie's global theatrical rollout on June 25 ...

Rescue clip of Baterbonia raises questions: ‘What happened during those critical minutes?’

Filipinos weighed in on the latest footage released by the Aurora Provincial Police Office which showed the rescue efforts for Atenean student-athlete Rene Baterbonia during...
Plastic waste

Questions are being raised about microplastics studies – here’s what’s solid science and what...

Over the past few years, studies have suggested that plastic particles from bottles, food packaging and waste have been detected in human blood, lungs,...

Divine Divas headline Pride Month drag celebration on June 19

A Pride Month celebration on June 19 will spotlight performances from the Divine Divas, featuring Viñas Deluxe, Brigiding, Precious Paula Nicole and Bombading. "As Pride takes...

Indigenous Taiwanese to paddle to the Philippines reconnecting long-lost route

ORCHID ISLAND, Taiwan — A group of indigenous Taiwanese left on Monday to paddle to the Philippines on a hand-built wooden canoe across the Bashi Channel,...

‘Serious failure’: Days-long BPI mobile banking services downtime draws calls for BSP penalties

Several clients of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) urged authorities to sanction the commercial bank over the inconvenience caused by its days-long...

How luxury island resort in Palawan is integrating sustainability

Balancing tourism growth with environmental protection is a continuing concern in Palawan, one of the Philippines’ most sought-after island destinations, as tourist arrivals continue...

Heart conditions claim 2 Bataan priests on consecutive days

Heart attacks claimed the lives of two Diocese of Balanga priests on consecutive days, leaving clergy and faithful mourning a senior cleric and a...

‘Yung first time mo mag-MC’: Priest goes viral for expression caught during Mass

A priest drew attention for his facial expression during a Mass celebrated at San Antonio de Padua Parish in Parañaque City. A Catholic Facebook page...