SINGAPORE - Asianshares had their best day in weeks on Friday but were still on track for their worst quarterly performance in a year as worries over elevated interest rates dragged on sentiment, while the dollar wobbled and oil prices held their g...

MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has suspended its Protected Area Community-Based Resource Management Agreement (PACBRMA) with Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI), it announced on Friday.

Accordin...

MANILA, Philippines --- There are ten agencies so far that have been affected in the House of Representatives leadership's quest to cut confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) and allocate them to offices in charge of defending the West Philippine Se...

Europe is a captivating blend of art, history, culture, and natural beauty. From the architectural wonders of Paris and Vienna to the tranquil beauty of Scandinavia's landscapes, every experience for visitors and locals is deeply enriched by the unique...

HANGZHOU, China---Nesthy Petecio became the latest casualty in the short list of promising Filipino medalists at the 19th Asian Games.

Chinese Taipei's Lin Yu Ting delivered the cataclysmic blow by upending Petecio, 4-1, on Friday at Hangzhou Gy...

HANGZHOU, China--- She's the youngest member of the nearly 900-strong delegation from China in the Asian Games, and the 13-year-old skateboarder is now going home with a gold medal.

She's also already thinking about being a force at next year's ...

HANGZHOU, China---Mark Ashley Fajardo got clobbered by Chinese Wang Xiangyang in another early exit for Filipino boxers in the 19th Asian Games.

Egged on by a hometown crowd, Wang showed he's the better fighter in the ring, 5-0, to advance to th...

MANILA, Philippines --- The Philippines, through the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is seeking reelection to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council.

In a speech by DOTr secretary Jaime Bautista and delivered by ...

MANILA, Philippines--Gilas Pilipinas Women made light work of a taller Kazakhstan side, 83-59, on Wednesday night for a rousing debut in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

The Philippines used a strong second quarter, dealing damage from i...

Erik Santos is not closing his doors on marriage and starting a family anytime soon, although he hopes to say "I do" to someone who is easy on the eyes and understanding when it comes to his job as a singer.

Santos opened up about the topic of m...

MANILA, Philippines--Gilas Pilipinas remained perfect in the 3x3 circuit and inched closer to a quarterfinal berth on Wednesday as the men's squad carved out a 21-15 victory over Hong Kong in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

With the ene...

Seasoned actor and former Laguna governor ER Ejercitohad nothing but high praises for his "Maging Sino Ka Man" co-stars David Licauco and Barbie Forteza, who he said could potentially become the next big stars of the future, following the foots...

 






MANILA, Philippines --- The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Wednesday thanked the sponsor of its proposed 2024 budget amid the backlash it has received over its confidential funds.

In a statement, the OVP also thanked...

Lorna Tolentino disclosed that her husband, the late action star Rudy Fernandez, had made a promise to himself when she was just seven years old to someday marry her --- a promise that he eventually fulfilled.

In an interview with journalist Kor...

MANILA, Philippines --- University of Santo Tomas coach Pido Jarencio was in his usual comic mood as he light-heartedly answered every question thrown by reporters ahead of his much-anticipated return in UAAP Season 86 men's basketball.

Jarencio...

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare in the Philippines, one steadfast promise has endured--- Generika Drugstore's unwavering commitment to its founding vision of empowering Filipinos to take better care of their health by providing access to q...

 



MANILA, Philippines --- The Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) reported on Wednesday that 1,800 farmers have benefited from its Accelerating Livelihood and Assets Buildup (ALAB) Karbawan project.

The ALAB Karbawan project is the umbre...

MANILA, Philippines --- Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday said she fully supports the proposed reallocation of confidential and intelligence funds to government agencies that protect and defend the Philippines.

This comes after Senate President J...

 



 

BEIJING/TAPEI - China said on Wednesday its recent series of drills near Taiwan aimed at combating the "arrogance" of separatist forces, while the frontrunner to be Taiwan's next president said China was trying to "annex" the is...

HANGZHOU, China---The Philippine wushu team is assured of three bronzes at the 19th Asian Games with sanda fighters Arnel Mandal (men's 56kg), Gideon Fred Padua (men's 60kg) and Clemente Tabugara (men's 65kg) figuring in the semifinals.

Wushu of...

MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development will push for the digitalization of aid distribution or DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Wednesday.

The move follows President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s call fo...

https://youtube.com/live/qFZUwbW71nY

 
Here's a quick roundup of today's top stories:

Teodoro asks China after barrier removal: Is that a provocation already?
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on Wednesday refuted China's claim that Phili...

Bicol Saro Partylist Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan said that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has outsmarted smugglers and taught them an expensive lesson with his recent move to distribute smuggled rice stocks to poor families in Z...

MANILA, Philippines --- President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has rejected a proposal to reduce tariffs on imported rice.

"It was not the right time to lower the tariff rates because the projection of world rice prices is that it will go dow...

https://youtube.com/live/l6RIGA6r-G8

 
Here's a quick roundup of today's top stories:
 
China warns PH not to 'stir up trouble' over Scarborough Shoal
China warns the Philippines not to "stir up trouble" after the Philippine Coast Guar...

While Robi Domingo appears to have not expected that Filipino fans would flocked to him in Singapore, the TV host expressed his appreciation to them for giving him and hisfiance Maiqui Pineda a "warm welcome."

"Wanted to get some warm bread at O...

 

 



 

MANILA, Philippines --- Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros once again chided Vice President Sara Duterte after it was revealed that her office spent its confidential allocation of P125 million in just 11 da...

MANILA, Philippines --- The refund bill for customers "adversely affected" by outages and disruptions of their internet or telecommunications services has been approved by the House of Representatives.

House Bill No. 9021...

Manila Water Foundation (MWF) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for an important partnership for Filipino children.

On September 14, MWF President and Manila Water CEO and President ...

MANILA, Philippines --- Former House Speaker and now Davao del Norte 1st District Representative Pantaloen Alvarez wants to transfer to other government agencies the confidential funds (CF) proposed for the Office of the Vice President (OVP).

In...

Body-shaming knows no bounds and actress Chie Filomenolearned this the hard way as she was always getting bashed for her looks, especially for her thin body.

"I'm like those petite girls na sinasabihan na 'kumain ka nga,kumakain ka ba?'" Filomeno re...