‘Zero like challenge’: Fried chicken store bets on restraint in Facebook stunt

A Korean-style fried chicken brand drew online attention after launching a social media gimmick that challenges users not to “like” a comment. Homegrown brand 24...

Hundreds of thousands register to venerate relics of St. Francis of Assisi

About 350,000 people have registered to venerate the relics of St. Francis of Assisi — the first public display of the bodily remains of...

Winter Olympic security tightens as US-European tensions grow

Since the murder of 11 Israeli hostages at the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, security has been fundamental for games stakeholders. The 2024 Paris games set...

EDSA Bus Carousel rider questions e-wallet payment rollout

A commuter has raised concerns over the implementation of cashless payments on the EDSA Bus Carousel, saying e-wallet payments were not accepted despite posted...

Meet Josh D’Amaro, Mayor of Main Street USA and new Disney CEO

D'Amaro's leadership style likened to Bob Iger's affable approach Theme parks division generates over 70% of Disney's operating profit Challenges include declining TV...

‘Walang perfect’: Kris Aquino shares relationship advice as health gets better

“Queen of All Media” Kris Aquino shared relationship advice with her followers as she provided an update on her improving health and hinted at...

Bar on popular holiday island has secrete entrance through wardrobe

A couple visited a bar on a popular island that has a secret entrance hidden inside a wardrobe. Cric Charles Magno and his best friend...

Police probe death of girl, 15, found stuffed in container and thrown under bridge

Police are probing the suspected murder of a girl found stuffed inside a plastic drum and dumped from a bridge in Antipolo City. Officers said...

Lawmakers weigh impeachment for President Marcos

Marcos could become second Philippine president to be impeached Complaints include allowing ex-president Duterte's arrest for ICC trial House justice committee to determine...

‘Masama ito’: Las Piñas parish warns vs superstitious St. Jude novena

A parish in Las Piñas warned parishioners about a certain paper claiming to be a novena which has texts indicating a superstitious belief. The Immaculate Conception...

Filipino nuncio Yllana retires after decades of Vatican service

The Vatican has announced the retirement of Filipino Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana from the Holy See’s diplomatic service after 42 years. In a bulletin issued...

OpenAI will put ads in ChatGPT. This opens a new door for dangerous influence

OpenAI has announced plans to introduce advertising in ChatGPT in the United States. Ads will appear on the free version and the low-cost Go...

Philippine economy to rebound in 2026 with at least 5% growth, says DOF chief

MANILA — The Philippine economy will bounce back this year with growth of at least 5%, supported by sound fundamentals and a solid performance in its...

‘Galawang sindikato’: Driver spotted swapping license plates

A driver drew criticism for switching his sedan’s plate number, which many assumed was an attempt to evade Metro Manila’s number coding scheme. Automotive publication...

Mindanao Jesuit martyr’s cause advances to theological review

The canonization cause of 17th-century Italian Jesuit Fr. Francesco Palliola, described as a martyr in Mindanao, has registered a “positive development,” the Diocese of...