Philippines taking ‘diplomatic action’ over Chinese bombers in South China Sea

The Philippines is taking "appropriate diplomatic action" to assert its claims in the South China Sea after Chinese bombers landed on islands and reefs in the disputed region, the foreign ministry in Manila said on Monday.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle declared husband and wife

Britain's Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle were pronounced husband and wife on Saturday by the Archbishop of Canterbury in a glittering union that brought a measure of modern Hollywood glamour into the 1,000-year-old monarchy.

Why do Americans fawn over British royalty?

With one of their own as the bride, it may afford Americans a moment, however fleeting, to imagine themselves once again as royal subjects.

LIVE coverage: The royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Live coverage of the royal wedding by Philstar.com and Interaksyon.

Vietnam unit of Russia’s Rosneft fears Beijing backlash over South China Sea drilling

Rosneft Vietnam BV, a unit of Russian state oil firm Rosneft, is concerned that its recent drilling in an area of the South China Sea that is claimed by China could upset Beijing, two sources with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters on Wednesday.

Coal-reliant Philippines struggles to power up clean energy

Renewable energy costs are falling around the globe, but the Philippines, up to now, has shown few signs of moving away from coal.

How Indonesia’s leader sailed the South China Sea, made a point to China

This is how Indonesian President Joko Widodo made a statement against China's maritime claims.

And the greatest Senate president of the Philippines was…

As the Senate is about to choose its next president, here's a look at the role notable Senate presidents played in Philippine history.

The many times Duterte floated ouster plots against him

TIMELINE: From the CIA to the Liberal Party, supposed ouster plots against President Duterte are behind his recent remark about China assuring him of a secured presidency.

Asia oil bill to top $1 trillion a year as crude hits $80

The cost of Asia's growing thirst for oil will surpass $1 trillion this year, about twice as much as in 2015 and 2016, as oil prices touch $80 per barrel and continental demand hits a record.

Questions, allegations against Cesar Montano as tourism board chief

Tourism Promotions Board COO Cesar Montano may soon be facing corruption allegations and other complaints against him as the new DOT Secretary Bernadette-Romulo Puyat...

Karen Jimeno deletes tweet about ‘legal experts’ on social media

Lawyer Karen Jimeno drew flak for a tweet saying that there's a "deluge of legal and constitutional law experts in social media" following the...
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Nancy Binay makes international headlines for ‘search for Thanos’

Nancy Binay made headlines for calling herself Thanos' "wife." She might not know Thanos already has a love interest with a dark name.
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Cherie Gil just throws water at celebrities in a dedicated Instagram account

Veteran Filipino actress Cherie Gil plans to reenact an iconic scene from the “Bituin Walang Ningning” movie, with 100 people and post video clips...

The internet is divided over this viral clip that pronounces a name in two...

If Twitter were any indication, there are now two types of people in this world — those who hear "Yanny" and those who hear "Laurel."