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Why did Kris Aquino’s sons Josh, Bimby visit First Lady Liza Marcos?
They come from political families that have been immortalized as rivals in modern Philippine history, so not a few were surprised – or confused – when First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos posted photos of...
View ArticleBusiness Sense: Zoom’s plans for Asia during AI boom
Bookmark this page and watch the interview on Wednesday, July 10, at 6 pm MANILA, Philippines – During the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom saw an explosion in popularity as it became the go-to platform for...
View ArticleThai court sets July 24 as next hearing date for case to remove PM
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday, July 10, set July 24 as the next hearing date for a case seeking the dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin as it seeks more...
View ArticleMEDAL TALLY: Palarong Pambansa 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Palarong Pambansa, the Philippines’ biggest grassroots multisport event, graces the Queen City of the South, Cebu City, for its 64th edition running from July 11 to 15,...
View ArticleLIFE & STYLE: Food, travel, art, culture, beauty, fashion – July 8-14, 2024
Looking for something new to try? Whether that’s food, travel, beauty, hobbies, or fashion, here are some top recos and upcoming events you can check out! Bookmark this page to keep updated on the...
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Catholic Church split on women deacons, Vatican document shows
VATICAN CITY – The global Catholic Church is split on whether to allow women to serve as deacons, a Vatican document showed on Tuesday, July 9, just weeks after Pope Francis ruled out any opening on...
View ArticleZamboanga city hall slams PNP as fireworks disposal injuries reach 32
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines – The Zamboanga city government sharply criticized the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday, July 9, for what it called “unacceptable negligence” after an explosion...
View ArticleChina is building two-thirds of new wind and solar globally, report says
BEIJING, China – Almost two-thirds of big wind and solar plants under construction globally are in China, where surging renewable capacity has squeezed coal’s generation share to new lows, research...
View Article[Point of Law] Artificial intelligence for our court system
In a recent speech, Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo announced that the Supreme Court is “looking to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve operations in the judiciary as part of its drive to...
View ArticleMiss Grand Philippines opens applications for 2024 pageant
MANILA, Philippines – The search for the next Miss Grand Philippines is on! On Thursday, July 11, the pageant’s official page announced that applications for the Miss Grand Philippines 2024 pageant...
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CBCP chooses prayer over rhetoric amid West Philippine Sea tensions
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Amid the mounting geopolitical storm over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has opted for silence over rhetoric,...
View ArticleTeam USA starts slowly, tops Canada in pre-Olympic opener
Anthony Edwards scored 13 points, Stephen Curry added 12, and Anthony Davis posted a double-double as Team USA topped Canada, 86-72, on Wednesday, July 10, in a men’s basketball exhibition in Las...
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Designated survivor? Sara Duterte to skip Marcos’ 3rd SONA
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte said on Thursday, July 11, that she will not attend President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA). It will be the first...
View ArticleTaiwan monitors Chinese military surge, calls China a threat to stability
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan said on Thursday, July 11, that it was closely watching the Chinese military, which it said posed a rising threat to the region, after a flurry of warplanes passed near the...
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IN CHARTS: Marcos struggles in perking up business sentiment, taming inflation
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s economic managers have repeatedly touted the bright economic prospects of the Philippine economy. In an economic forum last May 27, Finance...
View ArticleSouth Korean beauty buffs can now thank AI for the perfect foundation shade
SEOUL, South Korea – Customers have booked out South Korean cosmetics giant AmorePacific’s new artificial intelligence (AI) beauty lab, where robots custom mix face products and the latest technology...
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Negros Occidental activist is latest to win ‘warrant factory’ case
MANILA, Philippines – A Negros Occidental activist is the latest to win a case stemming from a judge’s so-called “warrant factory.” Imelda Sultan, a local leader of the National Federation of Sugar...
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LIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs UAE – Jones Cup 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Strong Group-Pilipinas looks to open its 43rd William Jones Cup campaign on a high note when it battles the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, July 13. Bannered by the likes of...
View ArticleHarvey Weinstein under investigation for additional sexual assaults,...
NEW YORK, USA – Prosecutors are probing “additional violent sexual assaults” they say former Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein committed and intend to seek a new indictment after his previous...
View ArticleUkrainian air force says it downs 5 cruise missiles, 11 drones launched by...
KYIV, Ukraine – Ukrainian air force said on Friday, July 12, it shot down all five Kh-101 cruise missiles and 11 out of 19 drones launched by Russia. Russia’s main target was the town of...
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