Student summoned by LTO for failing to wear helmet while riding motorcycle
A student was summoned by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) after photos of her riding a motorcycle without a helmet were uploaded online. The agency...
Philippines’ trade deficit at $5.97 billion in April
MANILA — The Philippines posted a trade deficit PHTBAL=ECI of $5.97 billion in April, preliminary official data showed on Friday.
Imports PHIMP=ECI in April rose 22.4% to $13.2 billion from a...
How to secure tickets, hotel stays for BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ Singapore tour leg
Filipino ARMYs planning to travel for BTS' upcoming Singapore concerts will soon be able to purchase ticket bundles that include hotel stays and tourist...
‘Spider-Noir’ TV series sews superhero suspense with noir-style story
LOS ANGELES — Nicolas Cage says his new live-action series “Spider-Noir” will offer viewers a distinctive experience, with the option to watch it in black and...
Cardinal: Mission begins at home, not faraway places
Mission is not defined by geography but by everyday encounters at home, in communities and in society, Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila said Tuesday. Celebrating...
‘Stay in your lane’: Trucks refuse to yield to counterflowing vehicle in viral video
A video of trucks pushing back against a counterflowing L300 caught local online community's attention. Automative publication VISOR on Thursday, May 28, posted a video...
Japan, Philippines to discuss information sharing pact to ease arms exports
TOKYO — Japan and the Philippines said on Thursday they would begin talks on an agreement to share classified information to allow Tokyo to step up...
‘Fire in the sky’: Pinoys get rare visual treat as meteor flashes near Mayon...
The public was treated to a visual phenomenon when a meteor was spotted falling near the slopes of the erupting Mayon Volcano earlier this...
Jinggoy Estrada faces arrest on corruption charges
MANILA — A Philippine senator and son of a former president could soon face arrest after an anti-graft body charged him on Thursday of receiving illicit...
Swatch brawls: Why are people fighting over pocket watches?
So now we know exactly what you get when you cross two distinct brands of Swiss watch-making, one affordable (Swatch) and one luxury (Audemars...
Antipolo shrine joins Pope Leo’s global rosary for peace
The International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo City will join Pope Leo XIV in a worldwide rosary prayer...
‘Force majeure’ in focus as Senate weighs remote participation proposal
The meaning of the phrase "force majeure" became a point of discussion after the Senate's rules on remote participation were brought to light following...
South Korean won, Philippine peso lead losses among Asian FX
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0207 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
159.580
159.51
-0.04 Sing dlr
1.279
1.277
-0.18 Taiwan dlr
31.400
31.42
+0.06 Korean won
1507.500
1499.4
-0.54 Baht
32.675
32.60
-0.24 Peso
61.658
61.363
-0.48 Rupiah
17775.000
17775
- Rupee
95.690
95.69
- Ringgit
3.972
3.96
-0.30 Yuan
6.783
6.7793
-0.05 Change...
Why De Lima’s pandemic teleconferencing appeal and Senate remote voting proposal are not comparable
Rep. Leila de Lima (Mamamayang Liberal party-list) and her Senate allies responded to comparisons between her appeal to participate in teleconferencing in Senate sessions...
Iran and US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses report of Hormuz deal
IRGC says it targeted US air base after strikes near Bandar Abbas
US strikes targeted Iranian military site, official says
Trump denies deal...