Environment chief Lotilla named Philippine envoy to the Holy See
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has designated the country’s environment chief Raphael Lotilla as the Philippine ambassador to the Holy See, Malacañang announced Friday.Palace...
BSP sees February inflation at 2.3% to 3.1%
MANILA — Philippine inflation was likely within the 2.3% to 3.1% range in February, the central bank said on Friday.It said it would continue monitoring...
Calls for a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are growing, but how...
The next major international sporting event, the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is already...
South Korea’s Lee to visit Singapore and the Philippines from March 1 to 4
SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will make state visits to Singapore and the Philippines in early March and discuss cooperation in artificial intelligence and nuclear...
Violent aftermath of Mexico’s ‘El Mencho’ killing follows pattern of other high-profile cartel hits
Most of the information available points to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel forming under El Mencho around 2010, following the killing of Ignacio...
Social media addiction trial takes new turn with therapist’s testimony
Witness cites social media as contributing to plaintiff’s mental health issuesInstagram and YouTube under scrutiny in landmark trialPlaintiff began using social media as...
TNVS crash in Katipunan injures driver and passengers, raising safety concerns
Concerns about the area, driver’s welfare and passengers’ safety were raised after a TNVS struck a center island in the northbound lane of...
Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, mostly by Israel, says CPJ
Israel responsible for most killings, CPJ saysCPJ says at least 47 killings were intentionalIsrael says it doesn’t intentionally target journalistsMost journalists killed died...
MMDA official flags drivers using unauthorized plates
An official of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) raised awareness about the use of yellow, Japanese and Euro-style plates after spotting them...
Bill Gates ‘took responsibility for his actions’ over Epstein links, foundation says
Bill Gates “took responsibility for his actions” over ties to late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a town hall meeting with...
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...
Female Student Goes Viral for Talking Back to Teacher Using English Words
Female Student Goes Viral for Talking Back to Teacher Using English Words
A female student has caught the attention of social media users after...