Senate options raised after Ejercito’s ‘no work, no pay’ appeal over Dela Rosa’s absence
Filipinos weighed in on calls for absentee lawmaker, Sen. Bato dela Rosa, to refrain from receiving his salary following his continued absence in the...
Philippine peso falls most among mixed Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0215 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
159.240
159.37
+0.08 Sing dlr
1.272
1.2738
+0.11 Taiwan dlr
31.476
31.489
+0.04 Korean won
1478.200
1479.7
+0.10 Baht
32.190
32.19
0.00 Peso
60.080
59.945
-0.22 Rupiah
17165.000
17140
-0.15 Rupee
93.500
93.5
0.00 Ringgit
3.953
3.948
-0.13 Yuan
6.822
6.8316
+0.14 Change...
Niana Guerrero showcases Michael Jackson-inspired moves as ‘Michael’ opens in PH cinemas
Dancer-content creator Niana Guerrero paid tribute to one of her biggest inspirations as she spotlights the film "Michael."
In a newly released feature tied to the film,...
Florida launches criminal probe into OpenAI and ChatGPT over deadly shooting
WASHINGTON — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said on Tuesday the state was launching a criminal probe into OpenAI and its artificial intelligence app ChatGPT over...
‘Pwede na lumabag sa batas?’: Courier driver’s exchange with customer goes viral
A reported conversation between a courier driver and a customer who showed disregard for delivery guidelines sparked buzz on social media.
Automotive publication VISOR on...
Apple chief executive Tim Cook resigns after 15 years. What’s next for the tech...
Today, Apple announced the tech company’s longtime chief executive Tim Cook will step down and transition to the role of executive chairman of Apple’s...
QC children fold 2,000 paper cranes in global plea for peace
As tensions in the Middle East remain high, children in a Metro Manila parish are quietly advancing a global plea for peace, folding paper...
BINI sneaker campaign puts Pinoy street culture in focus
Filipinos praised a business for highlighting Pinoy culture through images of P-pop girl group BINI in sari-sari stores and on the streets. A Reddit user...
Actor Rebel Wilson faces defamation case in Australian court over social media posts
SYDNEY — Australian actor Rebel Wilson appeared in a Sydney court on Monday at the start of a defamation case brought by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead...
‘Absolute gem’: Pinoy grandma abroad wins hearts with simple pandesal gesture
A story about an elderly Filipina overseas who gave pandesal, a Filipino bread roll, to a non-Filipino touched the hearts of online users.
A user...
From ‘Name Withheld’ confusion to topnotcher: PLE passer shares journey to becoming a doctor
After being briefly listed as “Name Withheld,” March 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination (PLE) topnotcher Erwin Ken Parchaso has opened up about his long journey...
Most Asian currencies down, Philippine peso declines most
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
158.970
158.79
-0.11 Sing dlr
1.270
1.2696
-0.06 Taiwan dlr
31.468
31.531
+0.20 Korean won
1472.400
1472.8
+0.03 Baht
32.080
32.01
-0.22 Peso
59.959
59.803
-0.26 Rupiah
17125.000
17165
+0.23 Rupee
93.128
93.1275
0.00 Ringgit
3.949
3.95
+0.01 Yuan
6.816
6.8172
+0.01 Change...
Singapore tourist claims she was ‘drugged and robbed’ after drinking juice in Binondo
A Singaporean tourist's alleged experience of being "drugged and robbed in Manila" sparked discussions among online Filipinos. Serene Li, who describes herself as an executive...
South Korea police seek detention warrant for BTS agency founder Bang
SEOUL (Updated 5:06 p.m.) — South Korean police have requested a detention warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of Kpop agency HYBE, over alleged illegal trading...
‘That’s not me’: Viva artist Christine Li denies Chavit Singson ‘girlfriend’ rumors
Viva artist Christine Li has refuted online claims that she is the "girlfriend" of former Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson. The actress on Monday, April 20, posted...