Pacquiao takes up fight against poverty in Marcos cabinet
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed his former political rival, boxing icon Manny Pacquiao as Secretary and lead convenor of the National Anti-Poverty...
A record‑shattering El Niño is almost here. Here’s what that means for the world’s...
The world is bracing for the strongest El Niño in history.The United Nations has made the grim prediction that our planet now sits...
Philippines’ gross foreign reserves rise to $104.8 billion at end-August
MANILA — The Philippines’ gross foreign reserves PHFXR=ECI rose to $104.8 billion at the end of August from $103.3 billion at the end of...
Ombudsman orders arrest of president’s cousin over alleged kickbacks of P7.4 billion
MANILA — A Philippine court on Monday ordered the arrest of a former House speaker and cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on charges of...
Catholic religious leaders urge stronger action against corruption, dynasties
The 233 consecrated women and men representing 159 religious congregations said their faith requires them to confront the country’s social problems rather than...
Teodoro says China could exploit cuts in US-South Korean exercises
Washington gives Manila definite assurances on Mutual Defense Treaty commitments, Teodoro saysSubmarine acquisition programme remains under review and still a way off, Teodoro...
Philippine peso hits record low among subdued Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0214 GMT.CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLARCurrencyLatest bidPrevious dayPct MoveJapan yen156.170156.24+0.04Sing dlr1.2671.2666-0.06Taiwan dlr31.60131.63+0.09Korean...
QC court issues warrant for VP Duterte’s arrest in grave threats case
MANILA — A Philippine court on Friday ordered the arrest of Vice President Sara Duterte in connection with a criminal case accusing her of making...
Lacson shares new word to describe colleague: ‘Smugly moralistic, self-serving’
Sen. Ping Lacson shared about learning a new word to describe an unnamed colleague who he said fits the description.The senator on Wednesday,...
Philippine peso, Indonesian rupiah lead Asian FX higher
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0201 GMT.CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLARCurrencyLatest bidPrevious dayPct MoveJapan yen155.820155.79-0.02Sing dlr1.2671.2666+0.01Taiwan dlr31.70531.755+0.16Korean...
Trump, other Quad leaders to meet in Manila on Tuesday, sources say
MANILA — Leaders of the US, Japan, Australia and India are expected to meet on Tuesday on the sidelines of a key Asian meeting in...
Canada expects trade with Philippines to triple over next decade
MANILA —Trade between Canada and the Philippines is expected to triple over the next decade, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in Manila on...
ASEAN unity faces test as energy crisis, regional conflicts loom over summit
ASEAN leaders meet major-power counterparts to discuss energy crisis, regional conflictsSouth China Sea code negotiations with China progressing, says Manila’s foreign ministry spokespersonLeaders...
Carmelle Carries PH Flag Tonight at First Eurovision Asia With ‘Sobra-Sobra’
Carmelle Takes the Philippine Flag to the First-Ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia Tonight
Filipino singer Carmelle Collado will perform tonight, Saturday, November 14, in...
Bus Conductor Faces Charges for Allegedly Harassing Deaf Woman & Daughter in Bohol
LTFRB-7 helps deaf woman file criminal charges against Ceres bus conductor over alleged harassment in Tagbilaran City
A bus conductor now faces criminal charges...