A man uses a vape as he walks on Broadway in New York City

Strongest evidence yet that vaping likely causes cancer

As early as the 1880s, there was evidence that smoking tobacco damaged your lungs. But it took almost 100 years to definitively show that...

Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supplies

Indonesia, India seek energy swap deals with Japan China export ban hastens hunt for alternative suppliers South Korea, Sri Lanka turn to Russia...

Shuvee Etrata draws flak for letting dog pee in condo parking lot despite policy

A video of Sparkle artist Shuvee Etrata letting her pet dog pee in a condominium parking lot drew criticism online. The clip was uploaded to...

True strength found in surrender, not control — Manila cardinal

On Palm Sunday, Cardinal Jose Advincula reminded Catholics that the greatest acts of love may come not from doing, but from enduring for others. Preaching...

Sylvia Sanchez posts family photos amid Arjo Atayde–Maine Mendoza separation rumors

Veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez shared family photos amid rumors about her son Rep. Arjo Atayde (Quezon City, First District) and daughter-in-law Maine Mendoza. The actress...

Philippines to impose price cap on imported rice

MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday that the government will cap the price of imported well-milled rice at P50 per kilo ($0.8238)...
Maui wildfires

The latest world climate report is grim, but it’s not the end of the...

It’s no secret our planet is heating up. And here’s the evidence: we’ve just experienced the 11 hottest years on record, with 2025 being the...

Celine Dion announces comeback with 10 concerts in Paris this fall

PARIS — Canadian singer Celine Dion announced on Monday, her birthday, that she will return to the stage this fall with 10 concerts scheduled in Paris,...

Ex-payroll officer sparks outrage over ‘intentional’ salary delays

An alleged former payroll officer's claim that he intentionally delayed employees' salaries drew widespread criticism from Filipinos. A Threads user sparked controversy after saying he "intentionally"...

Heritage advocates move to save Hilario Sunico ancestral house in Manila amid demolition reports

A heritage advocate group has formally petitioned to urgently protect the Hilario Sunico Ancestral Residence in Barangay 284, Zone 26, San Nicolas, Manila, following...

The BTS ARMY is coming to a city near you, armed with $5.3 billion...

SEOUL — For Maria Herrera, a utility employee from Vancouver, the trade-off to watch a performance by Kpop supergroup BTS on Saturday in Seoul was simple:...

RVM congregation relaunches cause for beatification of Mother Ignacia

The Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM) congregation on Wednesday relaunched the cause for the beatification and canonization of their foundress, Venerable Mother Ignacia...

‘Hindi totoo’: Meralco dismisses claims of months-long scheduled brownouts

An electric power distributor has refuted claims that it will implement scheduled brownouts for three months. Meralco on Tuesday, March 31, labeled the circulating posts...

‘How to be you’: How Liza Diño reacted after daughter’s Stanford acceptance

"How to be you, anak koooo?" This was what Liza Diño-Seguerra, partner of singer-songwriter Ice Seguerra, exclaimed after her daughter was accepted to Stanford University. The...

Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over ‘Life of a Showgirl’

Pop megastar Taylor Swift was sued by a Las Vegas performer on Monday who said Swift's latest hit album "The Life of a Showgirl"...