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Philippines reports outbreak of H5N2 bird flu among backyard ducks
PARIS — The Philippines reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N2 bird flu among backyard ducks, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Thursday.
The...
False claims that Carlos Yulo’s golds to be transferred to brother Eldrew surface online
False claims about a possible "transfer" of the Olympic gold medals of artistic gymnast Carlos Yulo to his younger brother are circulating on social...
BSP says uncertainties on Trump’s trade policy pose risks to inflation
MANILA — BSP Governor Eli Remolona said on Thursday uncertainties concerning U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies pose challenges to inflation.
But Remolona said in a speech...
BSP has room to further ease policy, governor says
MANILA — The Philippine central bank has room to ease monetary policy, its governor said on Thursday, following this week's data showing annual inflation stayed within its 2%...
Black Nazarene procession draws hundreds of thousands of devotees
MANILA — Hundreds of thousands of barefoot devotees joined an annual procession in the Philippines of a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ on Thursday in one of the...
Meta is abandoning fact checking – this doesn’t bode well for the fight against...
Meta has announced it will abandon its fact-checking program, starting in the United States. It was aimed at preventing the spread of online lies...
‘Wicked,’ ‘A Complete Unknown’ lead Hollywood’s SAG award nominees
LOS ANGELES — Box office smash "Wicked," the musical prequel to "The Wizard of Oz," topped the list of film nominees unveiled on Wednesday for Hollywood's Screen...
Philippines posts $4.8 billion trade deficit in November
MANILA — The Philippines posted a trade deficit PHTBAL=ECI of $4.8 billion for November, preliminary official data showed on Thursday.
Imports PHIMP=ECI in November fell 4.9% to $10.5 billion from a year earlier,...
‘Mt. Shaw,’ ice cream containers: What happens if ‘Squid Game’ is set in Philippines
What would "Squid Game" be like if it was held in the Philippines? The second season of the popular South Korean survival thriller recently dropped...
Nazareno devotees told to observe discipline as they resist police barricade
Nazarene devotees were told to observe discipline and follow authorities after they were spotted breaking police barricades to reach the moving "andas" or carriage...
FULL TEXT: Cardinal Advincula’s homily during Mass for Nazarene feast
MANILA— Here’s the full text of Cardinal Jose Advincula’s homily during Mass for the Feast of Jesus Nazareno at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on...
Celebrities flee homes as Los Angeles wildfires rage
Celebrities evacuate homes due to Los Angeles wildfires
Wildfires disrupt film and TV productions in Los Angeles
Governor Newsom declares state of emergency...
Biden to meet virtually with Japanese and Philippine leaders, White House says
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden will host a virtual meeting with leaders from Japan and the Philippines during his trip to Rome this week, the White House...
Cardinal Advincula warns against slavery to money, vices on Nazarene feast
The head of Manila’s Roman Catholic Church on Thursday warned against becoming slaves of money and vices, saying that it will only lead to...
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 is a dystopian reflection of capitalism’s dark side
The second season of Squid Game, Netflix’s most-watched show of all time, has been eagerly awaited by many. The first season featured players participating...
How Gatchalian reacted to rumored split with longtime GF Bianca Manalo
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian remained mum on speculations that he and his longtime girlfriend, actress-beauty queen Bianca Manalo, have already broken up after being together...
Trump win triggered 2024 exit by overseas investors from Asian equities
Overseas investors turned net sellers of Asian equities in 2024, primarily due to a surge in selling in the last quarter amid concerns that...
Actors Marisa Abela, Mikey Madison among BAFTA Rising Star nominees
LONDON — Marisa Abela, who portrayed late singer Amy Winehouse in biopic "Back to Black", and "Anora" star Mikey Madison are among the five nominees for...
Bird flu risk remains low after first US death, WHO says
GENEVA — The risk to the general population from H5N1 bird flu remains low, a World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday, following the first death of a...
Quiapo Church rector urges devotees to follow ‘Traslacion’ guidelines
Quiapo Church Rector Fr. Rufino Sescon Jr. urged devotees to follow guidelines during this year’s procession of Jesus Nazarene, emphasizing that cooperation is crucial...