‘Fjord’ by Romania’s Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes’ top prize
Second Palme d'Or for director after 2007 win
'Minotaur' from Russia's Zvyagintsev takes Grand Prix
Singer, actor Barbra Streisand honoured in absentia CANNES, France — Romanian...
Israeli content creator apologizes after crumpling Philippine flag sticker in Siargao
An Israeli content creator in Siargao has apologized for posting a video in which a sticker bearing the Philippine flag was crumpled. The Jewish Nomads, consisting...
Why has the US indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro?
After a week of speculation, the US Department of Justice has officially indicted Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old ex-president of Cuba. The charges relate to a...
Death toll rises to three with 17 still missing after Pampanga building collapse
Investigation underway into cause of building collapse
Seventeen people remain missing, most believed to be construction workers
Families express frustration over slow rescue...
Filipino workers among Asia-Pacific’s happiest — report
Filipino employees are among the happiest workers in the Asia-Pacific region, with many now placing greater value on purpose and fulfillment at work over...
Cardinal says Santacruzan should go beyond color and spectacle
Cardinal Jose Advincula said the traditional Santacruzan should be seen as more than a colorful May procession, urging Catholics to treat it as a...
Rescuers search for more than 20 trapped after Philippines building collapse
Five confirmed trapped, 18 more feared under the rubble
Officials say 24 people rescued, including a Malaysian national, no deaths reported so far
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1999 action film of Padilla edited in reference to Bato’s Senate getaway
A scene from an old movie featuring actor-turned-politician Sen. Robin Padilla was edited to reference his alleged role in the escape of fellow Duterte...
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘Late Show’
Comedian signs off from final 'Late Show' after 11 seasons chatting to Beatles musician
Colbert makes pointed jokes about forced departure from CBS
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Handwritten ICC-style documents spark viral marketing trend
Handwritten announcement posts inspired by a document from the International Criminal Court (ICC) are taking over social media. Arellano University's student council drew buzz for...
At Cannes, Almodovar says artists have duty to speak out against ‘monsters’ like Trump
CANNES, France — Oscar-winning Spanish director Pedro Almodovar urged artists to speak out about the crises facing society on Wednesday, describing it as their moral duty...
‘Let’s not be purists’: Joy Barcoma speaks out amid criticism over hosting gig
Miss Earth Philippines 2025 Joy Barcoma addressed critics who, she said, called her out for accepting a hosting gig in a province that allegedly...
Philippines raises pork import quota to boost local supply
MANILA — Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered an increase in the lower-tariff pork import quota to 204,210 metric tons on Friday, up from 54,210 metric...
PCG personnel may face dismissal for allegedly deceiving fiancee, marrying another woman
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel may be removed from service for allegedly deceiving his bride-to-be and leaving her to marry another woman whom...
Spotify cranks up AI push with Universal Music deal, lays out bold growth targets
Spotify, Universal Music deal enables AI-generated covers, remixes for premium users
Company will launch new Audiobooks+ subscription tiers
Unveils 'Studio by Spotify Labs' desktop app...