New Filipino cardinal brings ‘peripheries’ to Church, says CBCP official

Philippine Catholic bishops on Monday welcomed the elevation of one of their own to the rank of cardinal, a key position in the Church’s...

Marcos signs law to revitalize country’s defense industry

MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed into law a bill on Tuesday that aims to develop the country's defense industry to reduce its reliance...
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Privacy concerns emerge as ride-hailing drivers post passengers’ pics, info

Concerns about passenger privacy have been raised online as it was discovered that some ride-hailing drivers are posting pictures and personal details of their...

Good idea, right?: Fans flaunt gems, hair pins, DIY fits at Olivia Rodrigo’s Manila...

Filipino-American singer Olivia Rodrigo, who performed at the world’s largest indoor arena on October 5, noticed her fans' creativity and unique styles reflected in...
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Kylie Padilla sparks curiosity with ‘leadership’ post as Aljur Abrenica files COC

Actress Kylie Padilla's post about a "great leader" intrigued social media users after her former husband filed a certificate of candidacy (COC) for the...

Israel-Hezbollah fighting intensifies, as memorials mark war anniversary

Around 190 projectiles fired by Hezbollah into Israeli territory on Monday, Israel's military says Washington says it assesses Israeli ground operations in Lebanon...
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‘Distansya, amigo’: Motorists urged to maintain safe distances on roads

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reminded motorists of the importance of maintaining safe distances while driving on the roads. The traffic authority on Sunday,...

Apple TV+’s German series ‘Where’s Wanda?’ keeps it light despite dark themes

BERLIN — Apple TV+'s first German-language series, "Where's Wanda?", is about a family's desperate search for their missing teenage daughter but, despite its dark subject matter,...

Philippines launches naval drills with allies as regional tensions simmer

SUBIC, Philippines  — The armed forces of the Philippines, the United States and four other countries began joint naval exercises off the coast of the...

Photobomber 2.0? Building behind Quiapo draws flak

Several social media users criticized the building construction behind the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno, also known as Quiapo Church, lamenting...
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Shamcey Supsup, Ara Mina join ticket of Vico Sotto’s rival in 2025 polls

Two showbiz personalities joined the ticket of a construction firm executive running against Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto in the 2025 midterm elections. Reports said...

‘No VIP treatment’: Concertgoer says Andrea Brillantes refused early access to Olivia Rodrigo’s concert

A concertgoer debunked claims that actress Andrea Brillantes had received VIP treatment during Filipino-American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo's “GUTS” world tour concert on Saturday, October...

Explainer: What Middle East conflict means for the global economy

Rising tensions in the Middle East add new uncertainties for the global economy even as policymakers start to congratulate themselves on having steered it...
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‘New favorite’: Carlos Yulo endorses marketing company’s chocolate drink

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo is now the face of a chocolate barley drink. Multi-level marketing company IAM Worldwide on Friday, October 4, launched...

Philippines foreign reserves reach new record of $112 billion at end-Sept

MANILA — The Philippines' gross international reserves PHFXR=ECI reached an all-time high of $112 billion at end-September, the central bank said on Monday, citing preliminary data. The latest forex reserves,...