Bridget Jones get her own statue in London’s Leicester Square

LONDON — Bridget Jones has joined the likes of Mary Poppins, Harry Potter and other beloved film characters with her own statue in London's Leicester Square. Oscar...

French apples make their way to Filipino tables

French apples, prized for their crisp texture, juiciness, and vibrant colors, are now entering the Philippine market, offering consumers high-quality and nutritious fruit options. Production...

MJ Lastimosa responds to memes juxtaposing her Miss Universe national costume with Ahtisa Manalo’s

Miss Universe 2014 Top 10 MJ Lastimosa reacted to memes about her national costume amid buzz over Philippine bet Ahtisa Manalo's ensemble at Miss...

R’Bonney Gabriel charms Pinoys with Filipino remarks while hosting Miss Universe 2025 prelims

Filipino-American Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel amused Pinoys when she suddenly spoke Filipino while hosting the national costume segment of the Miss Universe 2025...

Chicago’s Kasama becomes a two-Michelin-star Filipino restaurant

Chicago’s acclaimed Filipino restaurant Kasama has been elevated to two Michelin stars, marking another milestone for the globally recognized Filipino dining destination. The announcement was...
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‘123456’ remains Filipinos’ top password in 2025

A password manager has revealed that "123456" remains the most popular password in the Philippines for 2025, continuing its dominance from the previous year. Research...

BSP says rate cut possible in December

MANILA — The Philippine central bank could cut interest rates again in December, Governor Eli Remolona said on Tuesday, adding that policymakers were still determining whether...
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Vatican to release new document on polygamy at end of November

VATICAN— The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith will publish a new document on marriage in the context of ongoing discussions about polygamy...

Patrick Isorena showcases national costumes he designed for Miss Universe 2025 contestants

While all eyes were on Philippine bet Ahtisa Manalo, Filipino designer Patrick Isorena also garnered attention for his talent, creating national costumes for two...

‘May pa-Fiesta’: Ahtisa Manalo’s Miss Universe 2025 national costume makes Pinoys proud

"May pa-Fiesta si Ahtisa!!!" Such were the comments from Filipinos on the national costume worn by Philippine bet Ahtisa Manalo at the Miss Universe 2025 competition, where she...

‘Baby Shark’ producer Pinkfong shares soar in South Korea after IPO

SEOUL — Shares of South Korean entertainment firm The Pinkfong Company 403850.KQ, producer of the popular children's song "Baby Shark," surged more than 60% in their market debut on Tuesday. Since its release...

Liza Marcos denies making remarks about Imee’s ‘retokada’ face

First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos disowned a quote card circulating on social media that falsely attributed remarks about her sister-in-law, Sen. Imee Marcos’ appearance. On Wednesday,...

‘Festival of the Philippines’: Mak Tumang’s vision for Ahtisa Manalo’s Miss Universe national costume

The Philippines' representative to the 74th Miss Universe, Ahtisa Manalo, showcased the vibrant spirit of the Filipino fiesta during the national costume competition on...

Ultra-processed foods are danger to global public health, experts warn

UPFs linked to decline in diet quality and disease, experts say Action needed now as evidence base builds, Lancet series argues Critics and...

Bangladesh signals that no leader is above the law by sentencing Sheikh Hasina to...

A domestic war crimes court in Bangladesh has sentenced the country’s former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, to death in absentia for crimes against humanity....