Pink for power: Araneta City blooms in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is being illuminated in pink with a blooming lineup of activities in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Carrying the theme “Bloom in Pink,”...
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing posts 31% rise in full-year profit, beats estimates
TOKYO — Japan's Fast Retailing 9983.T, owner of clothing brand Uniqlo, booked its third consecutive year of record earnings on Thursday, boosted by widened profit margins in...
St. ALi: Melbourne-origin coffee roaster opens 1st branch in Philippines
A crew-owned coffee brand is bringing aromatic coffee and flavorful dishes from Melbourne, Australia to Filipino tables. ST. ALi, a pioneer of specialty coffee founded...
Prepare your social media for the election − 3 tips to stay sane and...
As the presidential election approaches, the race is ramping up – including on social media. Although Meta reported in 2022 that only about 3%...
‘Star Wars’, ‘Batman’ and Bond items for sale at Propstore film auction
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Saudi Arabia narrowly fails to win seat on U.N. Human Rights Council
UNITED NATIONS — Saudi Arabia narrowly failed on Wednesday to win a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council, a blow to Riyadh's efforts to...
Bishop urges prayers for Filipino executed in Saudi Arabia
A Catholic bishop is calling for prayers after a Filipino national was executed for murder in Saudi Arabia. Bishop Ruperto Santos of the migrants’ pastoral...
Thailand’s baht gains most among Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar at 0205 GMT. Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
148.120
148.19
+0.05 Sing dlr
1.304
1.3037
-0.02 Taiwan dlr
32.175
32.22
+0.14 Baht
33.450
33.57
+0.36 Peso
57.040
56.829
-0.37 Rupiah
15610.000
15640
+0.19 Rupee
83.963
83.9625
0.00 Ringgit
4.277
4.285
+0.19 Yuan
7.065
7.0648
0.00 Change so far in...
MMDA cautions motorists vs wrong maneuvers after catching SUV’s illegal U-turn
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority reminded motorists of proper driving strategies after a sports utility vehicle was caught making an illegal maneuver at the...
New eats: What to expect at Korean pizzeria Eat Pizza’s first Manila branch
Annyeong and Mabuhay, Philippines! From South Korea, the original 10-inch pizza chain, Eat Pizza, finally opened its inaugural branch in the country, serving uniquely shaped...
Cardinal-designate David vows to help Pope Francis’ mission
Cardinal-designate Pablo Virgilio David on Monday said his elevation to the College of Cardinals is not a personal honor, but a profound responsibility. READ: Bishop David...
‘COC filing’ vibes: KathDen’s pics in ‘Hello, Love, Again’ trailer launch go viral
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OnlyFans creator pleads guilty in child pornography case
A New York man who posted a sex video of a 16-year-old girl on the adults-only website OnlyFans pleaded guilty in federal court to...
Musk’s X gets OK to resume service in Brazil after bending to top court’s...
Musk reversed stance, complied with court orders
Brazil's communication minister calls it a victory
X faced similar disputes in Australia, UK BRASILIA — Brazil's Supreme...
Blinken to discuss Myanmar, South China Sea and Ukraine at ASEAN summits
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken will represent the United States at the Association of Southeast Nations summits in Laos this week and expects...