Philippines seeks to block access to Grok on child safety concerns
MANILA — The Philippines is moving to block Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok amid concerns about its ability to generate sexualized images, including content that could pose...
Philippines cash remittances up 3.6% in November
MANILA — Cash remittances rose 3.6% to $2.91 billion in November from a year ago, the Philippine central bank said on Thursday.From January to November,...
Japan, Philippines sign new security pacts as regional tensions rise
Foreign Minister Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi sign bilateral agreements ahead of their joint press conference in...
Philippine, Japan top diplomats commit to uphold rules-based order
Foreign Minister Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi sign bilateral agreements ahead of their joint press conference in...
US to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 nations
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is suspending processing for immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday,...
Vietnam expects to sign deal to export 2.5 million tons of rice to Philippines
HANOI — Vietnam expects to sign an agreement to export 2.5 million metric tons of rice to the Philippines this year, state media reported on...
Dumaguete bishop urges action after deadly Negros Oriental shooting
Bishop Julito Cortes of Dumaguete called on local authorities to take “decisive steps” against bar establishments he said degrade “human values” following a...
Cebu archdiocese to offer Masses for landfill tragedy victims
All Masses in the Archdiocese of Cebu on Friday, Jan. 16, will be offered for the victims of a deadly landfill collapse.In a...
How social media is channeling popular discontent in Iran during ongoing period of domestic...
Days of protest across Iran have left hundreds dead and many more injured.Attempts by Iranian authorities to quell dissent through a near-total internet...
Cebu archbishop urges Sinulog organizers to reject gambling sponsors
Archbishop Alberto Uy of Cebu urged organizers of this year’s Sinulog Festival to reject gambling sponsorships, warning such partnerships threaten the religious integrity...
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...
Meralco Rate Hike November 2026 — ₱0.4895/kWh Increase
Meralco Hikes November Rates by ₱0.4895 per kWh — Here’s How Much More You’ll Pay
MERALCO RATE HIKE NOVEMBER 2026 – Expect a higher...