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‘The Color Purple’ cast tops NAACP Image Awards

LOS ANGELES — While "The Color Purple" actor Danielle Brooks didn't take home the Oscar for best supporting actress at the Oscars last weekend, she and cast members...

Philippines cash remittances up 2.7% in January

MANILA — Cash remittances rose 2.7% to $2.84 billion in January from a year ago, the Philippine central bank said on Friday. Cash remittances sent home by Filipinos living and working...

Philippines says sovereignty is key in South China Sea talks

MANILA — Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the country's sovereignty and territorial jurisdiction are essential principles should there be a resumption of joint exploration talks...

‘Celebrating Women’s Spaces’: Lokalakalan 2024 trade fair showcases women artisan’s works

Work of women artisans from communities across Bangsamoro region are on spotlight in this year’s trade fair, Lokalalakan 2024. The Asia Foundation is celebrating Women’s...
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Catfish no more: Expert shares how Tinder users can spot a fraudster

Online dating can be convenient but it could also be risky. Tinder is among the most popular go-to dating apps of Filipinos who are looking...
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‘Leterally challenged’: LRT-1 operator covers signage with spelling error

Workers on Friday were spotted covering a signage on the platform of the Light Rail Transit-Line 1's United Nations Station after a commuter spotted...
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Philippines’ budget surplus at P88 billion in January

MANILA — The Philippine government posted an P88 billion ($1.58 billion) budget surplus PHBUD=ECI in January, up 92% from a year ago, the Bureau of the Treasury said on Friday. ($1...
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‘I will never forget this day’: Bretman Rock on Hawaiian House recognition

"I never thought this would ever happen." Hawaii-based Filipino-American influencer Bretman Rock was over the moon when lawmakers recognized him for his impact on Hawaiians...

BSP sees narrower 2024 current account deficit

MANILA (Updated 6:47 p.m.) — The Philippines' current account deficit is seen narrowing to $5.8 billion in 2025, or 1.1% of gross domestic product (GDP), from...

Should you be concerned about flying on Boeing planes?

The American aerospace giant Boeing has been synonymous with safe air travel for decades. Since the 1990s, Boeing and its European competitor Airbus have...

Alec Baldwin asks judge to dismiss charges in ‘Rust’ shooting

Actor Alec Baldwin's lawyers on Thursday asked a judge to dismiss manslaughter charges against him for the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins...

Britain’s Prince William pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana at awards event

LONDON — Britain's Prince William said on Thursday his late mother Princess Diana would have been honored to see a charity set up in her name...
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Filmmaker shares driver of vehicle involved in Skyway crash ‘traumatized’ to drive

Filmmaker-photographer Arjanmar Rebeta shared that the driver of the vehicle that a motorcycle slammed into at the Skyway Stage 3 no longer wants to drive...

‘B-Pop excellence’: TikTok dubs trending singer Shaira the ‘Queen of Bangsamoro Pop’

Breakout singer Shaira was catapulted to online fame by her viral song “Selos” with no big-name management or promotion. Through catchy tunes and striking lyrics,...

Bishop calls to protect Bohol’s ‘natural wonders’

A Catholic bishop in Bohol encouraged the faithful to protect the province’s “unique gifts” following the controversy surrounding a resort built within the iconic...

State Dept says Blinken to travel to Austria, South Korea, the Philippines

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday will depart for Vienna, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said, on a wider trip during...

Metiz hailed among Asia’s top 100 restaurants in 2024

A Philippine restaurant landed on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Top 100 restaurants list this year. Metiz was hailed the No. 84th-ranking restaurant in Asia in...

‘Filipino girl groups coming in hard’: BINI gets int’l attention for new MV

Record label Star Music proudly identified the P-pop girl group BINI after a foreign fan on the X (formerly Twitter) platform shared of being...

National Youth Day to be held in July 2025

After three years of deferment, the national gathering of Catholic youth in Naga City will finally take place in July 2025. Hosted by the Archdiocese...
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Ed Sheeran wowed by Manila crowd’s backing vocals in ‘Mathematics’ tour

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran gave a shoutout to his Filipino fans after being impressed with their backup vocals while performing one of his earlier...