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Philippines, US forces to train retaking island in joint drills
MANILA — Philippine and U.S. forces will simulate retaking enemy-occupied islands during joint military drills starting next week in areas facing Taiwan and the South China...
Olympics: Purple track for Paris should be ‘very, very good’, say organizers
PARIS — The purple athletics track being laid in Paris's Stade de France for the summer Olympics does not guarantee records but adjustments brought in by...
Maris Racal’s reaction to tabloid headline about acting amuses Pinoys
Kapamilya actress Maris Racal reacted to a tabloid headline that reported about her acting in the romantic drama series "Can't Buy Me Love." The actress...
Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow
One track on Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” honors a long-celebrated, oft-miscast heroine of American feminism: actress Clara Bow. As historians of...
At least one dead after heavy rains set off flash floods in UAE
DUBAI — Authorities and communities across the United Arab Emirates were clearing debris on Wednesday after a torrential downpour killed at least one person and...
Questions raised over LTO’s penalty vs drivers claiming plastic cards outside sched
Questions about penalties were raised after the Land Transportation Office announced that drivers can now claim their license cards in different branches after a...
Viral Tropical Hut branch upgrades interiors
The Escolta branch of a decades-old local fast food chain that went viral on social media before got an upgrade of its interiors. Tropical Hut...
World leaders call on nations to swiftly ratify U.N. ocean treaty
EU, 13 governments urge quick ratification of U.N. oceans treaty
Pact crucial to protect 30% of earth's land, sea by 2030
"High Seas"...
US, Philippines prepare joint military exercise next week, WaPo reports
The U.S. and the Philippines are preparing to hold a joint military exercise next week as tensions between the Philippines and China escalate in the South China Sea,...
Could not getting enough sleep increase your risk of type 2 diabetes?
Not getting enough sleep is a common affliction in the modern age. If you don’t always get as many hours of shut-eye as you’d...
PetroEnergy records 30% asset growth and 9% increase in consolidated net income for 2023
PetroEnergy Resources Corporation (PERC), the Yuchengco Group of Companies’ publicly-listed energy arm, recorded a 30% increase in its Consolidated Assets in 2023 to P21.9...
BSP says first rate cut may come in Q4 of this year
MANILA — The Philippine central bank is not in a hurry to ease monetary policy rates with the first rate cut likely to happen in the fourth...
Sainthood candidate a ‘model of Christian living,’ says archbishop
A northern Philippine diocese has officially opened the process that could lead to sainthood for Niña Ruiz Abad, a 13-year-old girl regarded to have...
Myanmar’s ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
Myanmar's detained former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, a spokesperson for the military...
Viral: Cooking game player challenges burger stall staff to ‘cook off’
A cook-off? A Facebook post of a man challenging a staff of a burger stall while playing a cooking game made the local online community...
Pinoys pitch Rufa Mae Quinto as lead of ‘Cunk On Earth’ PH adaptation
“Cunk on Earth” is a British mockumentary that delves into human history and culture with epic hilarity. Some Filipinos online have a pitch to producers...
Artists thank Wave 89.1 radio station for being part of their musical careers
Personalities expressed their gratitude to the FM radio station Wave 89.1 after it signed off on Monday after almost 50 years of broadcasting. The radio...
Explainer: Why Donald Trump could be president again despite his legal troubles
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is set to stand trial in New York on Monday on charges that he illegally covered up a hush money payment...
Soccer: Wrexham promotion the ‘ride of our lives’, says owner Reynolds
Wrexham achieving back-to-back promotions has been a thrilling and emotional journey for its Hollywood owners, co-owner Ryan Reynolds said after Saturday's 6-0 win over...
Bishop to gov’t: Ensure safety of Pinoy crewmen on ship seized by Iran
A Catholic bishop urged the Philippine government to ensure the safety of Filipino seafarers who were among the crew of a container ship seized...