From anime to activism: How the ‘One Piece’ pirate flag became the global emblem...
From Paris and Rome to Jakarta, Indonesia, and New York, a curious banner has appeared in protest squares. With hollow cheeks, a broad grin...
Likhang Habi Market Fair to hold first talks on textile industry with Lulu Tan–Gan,...
The Likhang Habi Market Fair is set to expand its advocacy in promoting Philippine textiles through a series of lectures with established and emerging...
Manila archbishop creates special ministry for street dwellers
Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila has established a new ministry for street dwellers, describing them as the “silently suffering Lazarus of our time” who...
Fact check: Did Alex Eala ‘donate’ her prize money, sponsorships to a homeless shelter?
Did tennis star Alex Eala really "donate" her prize money and sponsorships to a homeless shelter in Metro Manila?
Claims
Some social media pages have been sharing...
How Bruno Mars, Rosé reacted to humorous Pinoy tarp congratulating ‘APT’ win
Filipino-American singer Bruno Mars reacted to a tarpaulin celebrating his and BLACKPINK's Rosé's MTV VMA "Song of the Year" win in the Philippines. On Wednesday,...
Public counters UAP over ‘architect’ misuse, calls it a widely used metaphor
A statement from a national organization of architects regarding the alleged misuse of the word "architect" in negative news contexts has sparked discussion among...
What to Expect at Gateway Art Fair 2025
An art fair in Quezon City is set to hold its biggest event in its fourth year, bringing together artists and creative groups from...
Pope Leo XIV: ‘It’s going to be very difficult to discover the presence of...
VATICAN— Pope Leo XIV revealed in his first interview since being elected pontiff that it’s going to be “very difficult to discover the presence...
Philippine peso, Thai baht lose most among subdued Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar, as of 0212 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
147.720
147.62
-0.07 Sing dlr
1.284
1.2827
-0.07 Taiwan dlr
30.290
30.294
+0.01 Korean...
Manny Jacinto posts support for Filipinos rallying against corruption
Filipino-Canadian actor Manny Jacinto showed solidarity with Filipinos protesting corruption by sharing images captured by local photographers during the September 21 protests on his...
Philippine Catholic schools to confer top honor on Cardinal Tagle
The country’s largest network of Catholic schools will give its highest honor, the Pro Deo et Patria Award, to Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle for...
Villanueva’s ‘World Integrity Prize’ revisited amid flood control controversy
A publication material (pubmat) congratulating Sen. Joel Villanueva for receiving the "World Integrity Prize" earlier this year resurfaced amid allegations of his involvement in...
‘Heart attack’: Speeding motorcyclist counterflows on Parañaque road
A video showing a motorcycle performing reckless maneuvers in Parañaque City caught the attention of Filipinos. On September 19, automotive publication VISOR posted dashcam footage sent...
Dumaguete bishop says flood control scandal a symptom of ‘deeper sickness’
Amid nationwide rallies against corruption, a Catholic bishop warned that the flood control scandal is only “a symptom of a much deeper sickness.” Bishop Julito...
Maris Racal’s birthday wish sparks buzz over DPWH mention
Actress Maris Racal caught the public’s eye by alluding to the flood control controversy in her birthday post. On Monday, September 22, the showbiz personality...