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Philippines ends January with largest balance of payments deficit in 11 years
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines posted a balance of payments (BOP) deficit of $4.1 billion in January, latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. The BOP deficit is the...
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Nickelodeon to release new ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ animated series
MANILA, Philippines — Only the Avatar, master of all four elements, can save the world — and there’s a new one coming soon. Nickelodeon revealed the continuation of the mythology and story of Avatar,...
View ArticleSpurs expect Victor Wembanyama to miss rest of season
San Antonio Spurs All-Star center Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the season with a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, the team announced on Thursday, February 20 (Friday,...
View Article[WATCH] What you can expect from ‘This is Taylor Swift: A Spotify Playlist...
MANILA, Philippines – From February 21 to 24 at Gateway Mall 2 in Cubao, Quezon City, Spotify is bringing “This is Taylor Swift: A Spotify Playlist Experience” to Manila for the first time. The...
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FACT CHECK: Marcos’ ‘Wealth for Humanity’ gold fund doesn’t exist
Claim: Former president Ferdinand E. Marcos deposited over a million tons of gold into the World Bank for a “Wealth for Humanity” fund intended to lift the Philippines out of poverty. Rating: FALSE...
View ArticleBucks’ Bobby Portis Jr. suspended 25 games for positive drug test
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. was suspended 25 games without pay by the NBA on Thursday, February 20 (Friday, February 21, Manila time), for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. The NBA...
View Article[In This Economy] The economics of Mandaluyong’s mosquitoes-for-cash program
Amid rising dengue cases in Metro Manila, Barangay Addition Hills in Mandaluyong City came up with a bounty for mosquitoes and their larvae. Specifically, the “May Piso sa Mosquito” campaign offers...
View ArticleDirector Bong Joon-ho ‘proud’ of South Koreans overcoming martial law bid
SEOUL, South Korea – Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho said on Thursday, February 20 he was proud of how his fellow South Koreans had overcome the fallout from impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol’s...
View ArticleGrizzlies star Ja Morant had $1 million worth of items stolen from house –...
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant had $1 million worth of valuables stolen from his home in December, according to TMZ. The items included jewelry, watches, and luxury bags. The two-time All-Star’s...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: Holy Hour for Pope Francis at Manila Cathedral
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino Catholics are organizing more community prayers for Pope Francis on Friday, February 21, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital....
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Panagbenga 2025: Still Blooming, still Baguio
BAGUIO, Philippines – Every year, without fail, memes flood social media advising locals to stay home during Panagbenga Festival, as if traffic, massive crowds, and tourists armed with selfie sticks...
View ArticleAnimated films seek to find a place in Best Picture Oscar race
LOS ANGELES, USA – Inside Out 2 was the highest grossing film of 2024 and is the highest grossing animated film of all time, but it was shut out of the Best Picture Oscar race along with acclaimed...
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Harvic Dominguez weaves Cordilleran heritage into contemporary fashion
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Imagine the hues of Cordillera’s handwoven fabrics strutting down a modern runway. That’s precisely the spectacle that unfolded at the DECADA fashion show, a celebration...
View ArticleMan who stabbed novelist Salman Rushdie guilty of attempted murder
MAYVILLE, New York, USA – Hadi Matar, the man who stabbed and partially blinded the novelist Salman Rushdie onstage at a New York arts institute, was found guilty on Friday, February 21 of attempted...
View ArticleAssociated Press sues Trump aides for restricting access over Gulf of Mexico...
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – The Associated Press on Friday, February 21, sued senior aides to President Donald Trump over a decision by the White House to restrict the news outlet’s access to the president...
View Article#ShareAsia: Why Sapa, Vietnam should be part of your 2025 travel plans
Nestled in the northern mountains of Vietnam, Sapa is home to misty valleys, vibrant rice terraces, and the iconic Fansipan Mountain. Whether you’re looking for epic views or just want to take in...
View ArticleUS could cut Ukraine’s access to Starlink internet services over minerals
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – United States negotiators pressing Kyiv for access to Ukraine‘s critical minerals have raised the possibility of cutting the country’s access to Elon Musk‘s vital Starlink...
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[Finterest] You can now pay your Meralco bill instantly at 7-Eleven
MANILA, Philippines – Need to settle your Meralco bill but don’t have time to wait in line? Now, you can pay your electricity bill at any 7-Eleven CLiQQ kiosk. Meralco has partnered with 7-Eleven and...
View ArticleIn reversal, Trump says Russia attacked Ukraine
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – President Donald Trump reversed course on Friday, February 21, and said Russia did in fact invade Ukraine, and that Kyiv would soon sign a minerals agreement with the United...
View ArticleRobert De Niro makes TV debut in ‘Zero Day,’ but hesitant on future TV roles
NEW YORK, USA – After a six-decade-long career, Taxi Driver actor Robert De Niro is starring in his first television series — but he is not convinced he would do it again. “I don’t know. It’s a lot of...
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