EWTN Asia exec named CBCP’s first lay comms officer
An international media executive has been appointed the first lay communications officer of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). Edwin Lopez, 65, a...
How short-form videos could be harming young minds
Online short-form video has shifted from a light distraction to a constant backdrop in many children’s lives. What used to fill a spare moment now...
Most Asians value quality of life, financial independence in retirement —report
As life expectancy rises across Asia, more people are placing a premium on living meaningfully and independently in retirement—yet many still face challenges in...
Factbox: What is Islamic State, the group linked to the Bondi Beach attack?
DUBAI — The shooting attack at a Jewish Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach put the spotlight on Islamic State, which police said appeared to inspire the gunmen.
The...
‘Paano na tayo Pilipinas?’: Anne Curtis points to Singapore as model for tackling corruption
Actress Anne Curtis-Smith on Wednesday, December 17, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her frustration over corruption in the Philippines, drawing comparisons to...
Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner appears in court on charges he murdered parents
Arraignment postponed for three weeks at defense request
Nick Reiner, 32, accused of fatally stabbing father and mother
If convicted, he faces life...
‘Idol kita e’: Juancho Triviño jokes about Drew Arellano after Joyce Pring’s pregnancy reveal
Social media users left hilarious comments on celebrity couple Joyce Pring and Juancho Triviño's Instagram post announcing that they are expecting their third child. "We’ve...
AI romance blooms as Japan woman weds virtual partner of her dreams
In Tokyo, 32-year-old weds an AI persona
AI blurs interactions between real and virtual worlds
Prompts ethical debates about AI use in romantic...
‘Sakal’: Wedding mishap caught during ceremony in Antipolo
A video of a humorous moment was captured while editing wedding footage at a hotel in Antipolo. In a video posted by a groom, TikTok...
No evidence alleged Bondi gunmen received military training in the Philippines, says security adviser
Philippines denies Bondi attackers trained in country, says Eduardo Año
Attackers' visit to Philippines deemed too short for military training
Philippines dismisses portrayal...
Priest cites Gospel duty amid attacks after filing plunder case vs VP Duterte
A Catholic priest who helped file plunder charges against Vice President Sara Duterte said he would not be silenced by online attacks, saying truth,...
Snack chain addresses claims on franchise practices, locations
A popular flavored fries brand has addressed viral claims regarding its franchisees and proposed locations after a Threads user accused the company of engaging...
TikTok monitored Grindr activity through third-party tracker, privacy group alleges
TikTok, Grindr violated GDPR via cross-app tracking, group says
TikTok used cross-app data for ads, analytics
TikTok was previously fined 530 million euros...
‘Still needs improvement’: Further upgrades sought as NAIA enhances e-gates
Calls for further improvements at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) emerged after a public official praised the new electronic immigration gates at the country’s...
A minute with ‘Knives Out’ director Rian Johnson on third franchise film
LOS ANGELES — Writer and director Rian Johnson is unveiling his third “Knives Out” mystery movie, “Wake Up, Dead Man,” which started streaming on Netflix on...