Philippines, Singapore sign MOA to broaden defense ties
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Singapore have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to broaden the two countries’ defense ties.
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‘What’s new?’ Bato shrugs off International Criminal Court suspect tag
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald dela Rosa shrugged off the latest developments in the International Criminal Court (ICC) case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, wherein he is reportedly tagged as one of the suspects, as claimed by former senator Antonio Trillanes IV.
'I should’ve been more specific': Karen Davila addresses SB19, BINI remark
MANILA, Philippines — Karen Davila said she should have been "more specific" when she was talking about Pinoy pop (P-pop), BINI and SB19, which sparked heated discussions on X, formerly Twitter.
Binibining Pilipinas International 2024 Myrna Esguerra opens up about dad's second family
MANILA, Philippines — Reigning Binibining Pilipinas International Myrna Esguerra is grateful to have a good relationship with her step-siblings following the untimely passing of her father.
Plan to tax super-rich divides at G20 meet
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Brazil's vision for a global deal to tax the ultra-rich sparked divisions Thursday at a meeting of G20 finance ministers in Rio de Janeiro, where Washington dismissed the need for an international accord on the matter.
Michelle Dee shares tips for Chelsea Manalo for Miss Universe 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe 2023 Top 10 finalist Michelle Dee learned a lot from joining the international pageant, and she is now sharing those learnings to successor Chelsea Manalo, the country’s first Filipino-Black American representative that will compete in Mexico.
Jackpot alert! Filipinos can now play online for the $306M US Mega Millions lottery
MANILA, Philippines — Imagine winning a life-changing amount of money, all from the comfort of your home in the Philippines! The Mega Millions jackpot is now a whopping $306 million, nearly P18 billion, and Filipinos can officially join the game with TheLotter!
Mindanao armed groups funded by smuggled Indonesian cigarettes
ARMED groups in Mindanao are financing their activities through smuggled cigarettes, mostly originating from Indonesia, a security expert said in a recent forum.