‘Human trays,’ ‘lamps’ spark backlash; organizers apologize
A photography service and a caterer issued apologies following backlash over a concept in which staff were made to appear as "human trays" and...
BTS’ comeback album ‘Arirang’ sells 3.98 million copies on first day
SEOUL — Big Hit Music, the music label run by BTS' management agency HYBE 352820.KS, said on Saturday the South Korean boy band's new comeback album "Arirang"...
Pilot, co-pilot killed after passenger jet hits ground fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia...
NBC reports both pilots killed
LaGuardia airport closed until 2 p.m. ET on Monday, FAA says
Photos taken after accident show damage to...
Oil firm cuts P5 per liter on gasoline, diesel amid fuel price surge
An oil firm is implementing a price rollback on its diesel and gasoline products at select branches nationwide to help ease the burden of...
Asian currencies dip; Philippine peso falls most
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
159.450
159.22
-0.14 Sing dlr
1.282
1.2817
-0.02 Taiwan dlr
32.073
31.97
-0.32 Korean won
1509.200
1504.7
-0.30 Baht
32.965
32.88
-0.26 Peso
60.145
59.796
-0.58 Rupee
93.710
93.71
0.00 Yuan
6.908
6.905
-0.04 Change...
Rundown: New health initiatives expanding preventive care access in the Philippines
A series of new programs across the Philippines is reinforcing the shift toward preventive healthcare, with recent initiatives focusing on early detection, hygiene education,...
‘Project Hail Mary’ is packed with hard science. An astrophysicist breaks it down
As an astrophysicist, my world revolves around the wonders of space and the mysteries of the universe. This means I can be a tough...
DOE allows temporary use of dirtier fuel amid Middle East crisis
MANILA — The Philippines has allowed the temporary and limited use of a cheaper but dirtier type of fuel to ensure supply as it finds...
‘I said yes’: Hidilyn Diaz shares glimpse of life as weightlifting teacher in UP...
Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz gave a glimpse of her weightlifting class at the University of the Philippines Diliman as she stepped into her...
Manila archbishop urges broader pro-life action amid war, rising costs
The Catholic archbishop of Manila on Friday linked a Lenten prayer walk to global conflicts and rising living costs, urging Filipinos to embrace a...
Chuck Norris, macho star of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’, dies at 86
Chuck Norris, the former martial arts champion and 1980s action-film hero who fought the bad guys in "Code of Silence," "Missing in Action" and "The...
Biyaheng Simbahan: Explore Manila’s heritage churches ahead of Holy Week through this tour
A cultural organization is offering a special Holy Week tour featuring various religious heritage sites in Metro Manila, all accessible via the LRT-1. Renacimiento Manila...
Jay R speaks out on MRLD-OC Records issue, weighs in on exploitative practices
As conversations around artist rights gain traction in the Philippine music scene, Filipino R&B king Jay R is adding his voice to a growing...
Bishop urges Church support for OFWs amid Mideast conflict
A Philippine bishop has called on Catholic dioceses nationwide to step up support for overseas Filipino workers affected by the ongoing conflict in the...
ARMY survival guide, Photobooth pop-up: BTS fever builds ahead of historic comeback
Promotional activities for the upcoming return of BTS are ramping up globally, with streaming platforms and on-ground activations launching in the lead-up to the...