Hong Kong races to remove scaffolding nets blamed for fuelling deadly fire
Toll from apartment complex fire rises to 159
Mesh used during renovations fuelled blaze, authorities say
Police arrest 21 in manslaughter, fraud probes HONG...
Calls for policy reform grow amid ‘no work, no pay’ rule not applying to...
Filipinos called for reform after learning that there is no "no work, no pay" policy for senators amid Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa's absence...
Journalist shares backstory of viral ‘Boy Buhat’ reporter video
A broadcast journalist shared the story behind the viral video where a 19-year-old porter in Divisoria, Manila, briefly took over the microphone and reported...
Philippine peso, South Korean won slip among steady Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar at 0214 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
155.300
155.24
-0.04 Sing dlr
1.295
1.2935
-0.12 Taiwan dlr
31.325
31.344
+0.06 Korean...
Cup of Joe’s ‘Multo’ tops Spotify’s 2025 Wrapped in the Philippines
Spotify’s 2025 Wrapped has officially arrived, and Cup of Joe’s hit single "Multo" has taken the top spot as Top Local Song in the...
Doctor in Matthew Perry overdose case sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison
'Friends' star died of ketamine overdose in jacuzzi in 2023
Defendant pleaded guilty to four counts of distribution
Physician surrendered medical license after...
Struggling to believe Stranger Things’ Jim Hopper as the ‘good guy’? You’re not alone
The first half of Stranger Things’ (2016–) final season has received almost 60 million views in five days – making it Netflix’s largest ever...
Philippines’ slow growth raises chance of December rate cut, says central bank chief
MANILA — A slower growth outlook for the Philippines raises the chances of another policy rate cut at a policy review next week, the central bank governor...
UP-PGH performs first successful pediatric liver transplant in government hospital
The UP-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) has successfully performed its first pediatric liver transplant in a government hospital, according to UP-PGH. The procedure saved a nine-year-old...
Commuter gets free jeepney ride in Davao City after driver’s son passes board exam
A commuter in Davao City got a free ride thanks to a generous jeepney driver celebrating his son’s success in the November Civil Engineers...
Skusta Clee’s viral hit ‘Kalimutan Ka’ dominates 2025 YouTube Music rankings
YouTube Philippines has unveiled its Top 10 Music Videos for 2025, and leading the pack is none other than Skusta Clee with his viral...
Philippine shares slide on growth worries; Indonesia reverses early gains
Thai baht strengthens as gold prices rebound
Indonesian shares touch record of 8,669.187 points
Indian rupee weakens to an all-time low Philippine shares led...
Kim Kardashian’s brain scan shows ‘low activity’ and holes. I’m a brain expert and...
A recent episode of the The Kardashians shared some startling news about Kim Kardashian’s brain. Discussing Kim’s recent brain scan, her doctor pointed out “holes”...
‘Katabi niya lang’: Pinoys feel ‘goosebumps’ over resurfaced Kim Chiu feng shui reading
Filipinos admitted to feeling "goosebumps" after seeing an old video of actress-host Kim Chiu being warned by a feng shui consultant about a possible...
Philippines growth likely to be below government target this year, Balisacan says
MANILA — The Philippines is very unlikely to meet even the lower end of its target range for growth this year, Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan...