Duterte will not attend ICC pre-trial hearings
AMSTERDAM — Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will not be present at pre-trial hearings in his case of alleged crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court next...
Ash Wednesday mishap: Pampanga parish apologizes after ashes cause discomfort
A parish in Santa Rita, Pampanga, issued an apology to parishioners who had unpleasant experiences after attending a mass on Ash Wednesday, February 18. On...
Regine Velasquez opens up on feeling anxious at Josh Groban’s Manila concert
Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez opened up about experiencing anxiety before performing onstage when she guested with five-time Grammy-nominated singer Josh Groban on his "GEMS...
‘Pinsan’: Pinoys warm up to Coco Gauff after apologizing to Alex Eala’s fans
World No. 4 and reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff apologized to Alex Eala's fans after her match lasted more than two hours, which...
BSP faces huge uncertainty in policymaking, says governor
MANILA — Philippine central bank Governor Eli Remolona on Friday reiterated that policymakers face a "large element of uncertainty" which could complicate decision-making.
The Philippine central bank cut its...
Where to watch the 2026 BAFTAs in the Philippines
Film fans in the Philippines will not have to miss one of the biggest nights in British cinema this awards season.
The 2026 British Academy...
CBCP official warns of ‘two enemies’ facing seminarians
A Catholic archbishop has warned young seminarians that insecurity and pride pose serious dangers to priestly formation, urging them to guard their vocation. Speaking during...
Oscar contender ‘Hamnet’ boosts tourism at Shakespeare heritage sites
Success of film 'Hamnet' boosts visitors to Shakespeare sites
Sites include Shakespeare's childhood home, wife's family home
Film is a new way to...
Eric Dane, who played ‘McSteamy’ on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, dies at 53
Actor Eric Dane, who played the handsome Dr Mark Sloan on the hit television series "Grey's Anatomy," died on Thursday aged 53, his family said, less...
Highway horror: Tricycle spotted doing risky stunt in Taytay
A tricycle in Taytay, Rizal, was spotted performing a dangerous maneuver, driving sideways with its third wheel off the ground. Automotive publication VISOR on February...
Intermittent fasting doesn’t have an edge for weight loss, but might still work for...
Intermittent fasting has become a buzzword in nutrition circles, with many people looking to it as a way to lose weight or improve their...
Philippine peso, Indonesian rupiah fall most among subdued Asian FX
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
155.140
154.98
-0.10 Sing dlr
1.269
1.2678
-0.06 Taiwan dlr
31.518
31.46
- Korean won
1449.400
1448.9
-0.03 Baht
31.155
31.16
+0.02 Peso
58.108
57.952
-0.27 Rupiah
16900.000
16870
-0.18 Rupee
90.668
90.6675
0.00 Ringgit
3.908
3.905
-0.08 Yuan
6.903
6.9033
- Change...
Who will triumph at the BAFTAs? ‘Hamnet’ has the home advantage
'Hamnet' favoured for BAFTA best film award
'One Battle After Another' will pose strong challenge
Jessie Buckley, Timothee Chalamet leading actor races
Ceremony...
How ‘Lumpia Queen’ Abi Marquez reacted to making it to Gordon Ramsay’s Netflix docuseries
Food content creator Abigail "Abi" Marquez, also known as "Lumpia Queen," shared her reaction after appearing in British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's Netflix docuseries. The...
‘Moral fatigue’ threatens nation, CBCP prexy says ahead of Edsa anniversary
Nearly four decades after the EDSA People Power Revolution, the head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines warned Thursday that Filipinos face...