Justin Bieber added to World Cup final halftime show lineup
LOS ANGELES — Pop singer Justin Bieber will co-headline a star-studded halftime show at the World Cup soccer final on July 19, FIFA announced on Wednesday.
Bieber...
Pinoys warned against scam texts appearing to come from banks
Filipinos were warned about scam texts containing suspicious links that use the names of legitimate entities such as banks. Lawyer Emil Marañon III on Wednesday,...
Philippines sets 2027-2030 GDP growth target at 5.0% to 6.0%
MANILA — The Philippines' budget planning committee announced a 2027-2030 GDP growth target of 5.0% to 6.0%, saying on Wednesday that elevated inflation this year may...
‘Sayang’: Filipinos revisit Michael Martinez’s journey amid Alex Eala’s Wimbledon feat
The potential of figure skater Michael Martinez was discussed by Filipinos amid the spotlight placed on athletes following Alex Eala's history-making feats in tennis. Alex...
Pain relief brand sparks buzz after joking about going ‘digital’
A popular topical ointment brand earned attention online after joking that it would turn its products electronic amid the "trends in the digital entertainment...
Matt Damon calls ‘The Odyssey’ the most challenging film of his career
NEW YORK — Matt Damon has played action hero Jason Bourne, an astronaut stranded on Mars and dozens of other characters, but it was his role...
Myrtle Sarrosa joins veteran players in testing ‘Ragnarok: The New World’ ahead of launch
Content creator and gamer Myrtle Sarrosa joined veteran Ragnarok Online players in examining the upcoming game "Ragnarok: The New World" ahead of its July...
Ringgit, peso lead declines among Asian currencies; South Korean won gains
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
162.350
162.09
-0.16 Sing dlr
1.293
1.2922
-0.08 Taiwan dlr
32.155
32.143
-0.04 Korean won
1512.000
1515.8
+0.25 Baht
33.380
33.32
-0.18 Peso
61.554
61.416
-0.22 Rupiah
17990.000
17970
-0.11 Rupee
94.968
94.9675
+0.00 Ringgit
4.080
4.067
-0.32 Yuan
6.801
6.7942
-0.10 Change...
Photocopied bills? Public reminded of banknote-copying rules after impeachment trial discussion
The public was reminded not to photocopy or reprint banknotes following a discussion during the impeachment trial about photocopies being treated as original documents. On...
At 90, retired bishop sees deeper wounds in today’s world
OZAMIZ City— A 90-year-old retired bishop urged the country’s active bishops Tuesday to draw closer to people weighed down by today’s crises, saying the...
What to watch: Movies and series arriving in July 2026
Moviegoers and streaming subscribers have plenty to look forward to this July 2026, with new films and series arriving across cinemas and major platforms. Here...
Philippines gross foreign reserves edge up to $104.8 billion at end-June
MANILA — The Philippines' gross foreign reserves PHFXR=ECI rose slightly to $104.8 billion at the end of June, from a revised $104 billion a month earlier, the central bank said on Tuesday, citing preliminary data.
The...
Grandmaster Janelle Frayna raises awareness of government-mandated discounts for athletes
Janelle Mae Frayna, the first and only Filipina Woman Grandmaster, raised awareness about the discounts that national athletes are entitled to for various goods...
VP Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos
Second day of vice president's impeachment trial before senators
Result could shape 2028 presidential race
Sara Duterte accused of threatening life of President...
Google rolls out virtual clothing ‘Try On feature in the Philippines
Google is expanding access to its apparel “Try On” tool, which will begin rolling out in the Philippines in the coming weeks, allowing users...