US stands with Philippines against China’s plan in South China Sea atoll, Rubio says
The United States stands with the Philippines, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, rejecting what he described as China's "destabilizing plans" for...
‘Trend gone wrong’: Boyfriend slips during running challenge near Mayon Volcano
A playful challenge turned into laughter. In September, TikTok user @chimshienie shared a video of their playful challenge gone wrong filmed near Mayon Volcano in Camalig,...
Philippines gross foreign reserves at $105.9 billion at end-August
MANILA — The Philippines' gross foreign reserves PHFXR=ECIslightly rose to $105.9 billion at the end of August, from the revised $105.4 billion a month earlier, the central bank said on September 5, citing...
Viral: Sari-sari store demands certificates, ID photos from borrowers
An alleged photo showing the borrowing requirements of a neighborhood or a "sari-sari" store gained traction online after being compared to the requirements for...
How to file complaints about slow government services using eGovPH app
Filipinos can now file government service complaints without leaving their homes. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced that the electronic Complaints Management...
‘Salamat for keeping us accountable’: Burger chain owns up to post seen as racist
A burger stall chain is taking "full responsibility" for its social media post promoting its new menu offering, which drew backlash for being perceived...
Jinggoy faces calls for accountability over yearbook post revealing personal info
Calls are growing to hold Sen. Jinggoy Estrada accountable after he posted yearbook entries online that included personal information of two individuals.
Privacy Commissioner John...
Caught on cam: Motorcyclists allegedly drag racing along Mindanao Avenue
A video of what appeared to be motorcycle race, allegedly in Quezon City, has caught the attention of Filipinos online. Automotive publication VISOR on Thursday,...
‘It’s also for us’: The Juans’ latest album reflects their ‘Tawid’ moments
Songs often mirror the highs of infatuation and the soul-wrecking lows of heartbreak and abandonment. It is no different for the members of P-pop group...
US to give Philippines $250 million to tackle health needs
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration plans to give the Philippines an additional $250 million to address tuberculosis, maternal health and the threat of emerging diseases, U.S....
Cardinal Advincula: Liturgy must lead to love, solidarity with the poor
Cardinal Jose Advincula on Tuesday urged the nation’s liturgy directors to ensure that worship leads not only to an encounter with God but also...
Donnalyn Bartolome highlights tree-planting to help fight flooding in award speech
Content creator Donnalyn Bartolome used her moment on the international stage to advocate for tree-planting efforts in the country. The vlogger won the Best Content Creator...
Family in Nueva Ecija shocked to find small papaya inside larger fruit
A family was shocked to find a small papaya inside a larger fruit. Housewife Ailyn Davies was craving the tropical fruit and asked her sister-in-law...
How and where to meet bestselling author Hwang Boreum in Manila
Hwang Boreum, South Korean author of the best-selling novel “Welcome to Hyunam-dong Bookshop,” is in Manila for a series of book talks and signing...
Explainer: What is the Scarborough Shoal and what is China planning there?
The Philippines has reacted strongly to China's announcement it would establish a nature reserve in the South China Sea at the disputed Scarborough Shoal, site of years of...