You need to calm down: Why the Taylor Swift economy isn’t real
FRANKFURT, Germany – Taylor Swift is taking Europe by storm, prompting some pundits to envisage an economic windfall as fans flock to dozens of sold-out shows from Dublin to Vienna and beyond. It is...
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US raises concerns about destabilization in South China Sea with Chinese...
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell raised concerns about China’s “destabilizing actions in the South China Sea” with the country’s Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu during a call on Thursday,...
View ArticleDefense, security issues get spotlight as Manila hosts 2+2 meet with Japan
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines will be hosting the second 2+2 foreign and defense ministerial meeting with Japan in July, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said in a release on Friday,...
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Marcos brings El Niño aid to Bacolod, but protesters say it’s not enough
BACOLOD, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Western Visayas has started assessing the extent of the damage caused by the recent El Niño phenomenon episode in the region so the...
View ArticleCOA upholds disallowance of COVID-19 aid to FDCP employees
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit (COA) upheld its decision to issue notices of disallowances against the Film Development Council of the Philippines’ (FDCP) distribution of financial aid...
View ArticleAlex Eala falls in last qualifying round of Wimbledon
MANILA, Philippines – The dream to have a Filipino female tennis player advance to the main draw of a Grand Slam will have to wait. Alex Eala tried her darnedest to become the first Filipina in...
View ArticleSSS uncovers nearly P40M in unremitted workers’ premiums in Soccsksargen, BARMM
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – The Social Security System (SSS) has found that nearly P40 million in insurance premiums of workers have remained unremitted by employers in the Soccsksargen and...
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Philippine eagles Carlito and Uswag released in Leyte
LEYTE, Philippines – Philippine eagles Carlito and Uswag flew free from captivity on Friday, June 28, reintroducing the majestic raptor’s species into the Anonang-Lobi mountain range of Leyte. It was...
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US presidential debate: Some undecided voters see a disastrous Biden night
A group of US voters who were unable to choose between Joe Biden and Donald Trump before Thursday’s, June 28, presidential debate delivered their verdicts after the contest and it was almost...
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Back in Paris: 100 years of Philippines’ participation in the Olympics
It was 1924 when the first Filipino athlete stepped into the Olympic arena and waved the Philippine flag in Paris. A century later, a larger and stronger Filipino contingent has returned to the...
View ArticleWith high-energy song and dance, SEVENTEEN brings K-pop to Glastonbury
GLASTONBURY, England – Boy band SEVENTEEN skipped, twisted, and gyrated in a high-energy performance on Glastonbury’s main Pyramid Stage on Friday, June 28, making history as the first K-Pop group to...
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[ANALYSIS] The West Philippine Sea dispute and the stock market’s performance
I can’t remember who exactly said that “Life is lyrical in its ideal form, tragic in its fate, but comic in reality.” This saying is what comes to my mind when I try to compare the condition of our...
View Article‘Ex-Cabinet official’ tried lobbying for illegal POGOs – Pagcor
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) said on Saturday, June 29, that a “former high ranking government official” tried to facilitate the grant of gaming...
View ArticleWATCH: Creating lesbian safe spaces at The Sunny Club
MAKATI, Philippines – The Philippines has a very vibrant LGBTQ+ culture. Just within the nation’s capital people can visit Bonifacio Global City in Taguig or Poblacion, Makati, and find a string of...
View ArticleUS judge sends Knicks-Raptors dispute to NBA commissioner
The New York Knicks’ lawsuit that accused rivals the Toronto Raptors of hiring a “mole” who gave the Raptors scouting reports and other confidential material should be resolved by the NBA, not the...
View Article[OPINION] Grading Marcos admin’s performance on the climate agenda
At the start of his term, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. mentioned the climate crisis as a focus agenda of his administration. Within the next two years, its impacts have never been more directly...
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4 underseen queer Filipino artists to watch out for
MANILA, Philippines – Queer talent, whether in mainstream media, art, culture, or otherwise, has always been present in the Philippines. But for a host of reasons, they often remain undeservedly...
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Preach! Homilies should be relatable, say churchgoers
MANILA, Philippines – What makes a great homily? During one of his Wednesday general audiences, Pope Francis urged priests to shorten their homilies to no more than eight minutes in order to keep...
View ArticleWho’s Matatag? Meet the Palarong Pambansa 2024 mascot
Have you seen the official mascot for the 2024 Palarong Pambansa? It’s a blue bird named Matatag, wearing an athletic kit and carrying a torch. Inspired by the Cebu flowerpecker, the bird is endemic...
View ArticleLeBron James opts out to seek new deal with Lakers
Four-time NBA champion LeBron James has opted out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers prior to Saturday’s deadline, but is working on a new deal with the team. While the...
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