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Number of Chinese getting married falls to 12-year low

HONG KONG—The number of Chinese couples who got married in the first half of this…

Lily Monteverde, pillar of PH film industry; 84

Lily Monteverde, founder of film-TV production outfit Regal Entertainment, passed away on Sunday morning at…

PH, Germany to sign defense pact this year

The Philippines and Germany on Sunday committed to signing a defense cooperation arrangement this year,…

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Paris 2024 Olympics - Artistic Gymnastics - Men's Vault Final - Bercy Arena, Paris, France - August 04, 2024. Carlos Edriel Yulo of Philippines reacts after winning gold. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
Yulo rules vault for second gold

The 24-year-old dynamo becomes the first Filipino to ever win multiple medals in one Olympics, with his second gold coming a day after topping the floor exercise. The country is also assured of at least a bronze in women’s 57-kg boxing.

Bill wants utility firms to fix dug up roads within a day

A lawmaker has filed a bill requiring public utility companies to “reconstruct and restore” streets…

PCSO chief sues California vlogger

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Melquiades Robles has sued US-based Claire Contreras for…

Cavite gov’t readies suit vs sunken tanker owner

Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla announced that the provincial government was preparing criminal cases against the…

Fears of Mideast war grow after Hamas chief’s killing

BEIRUT—Middle East tensions soared as Iran and its allies readied their response to the assassination…

PH GDP growth likely sped up to 6% in Q2

The country’s economic growth likely accelerated in the second quarter due to robust government spending…

Free Wi-Fi a matter of prioritization

Just days after President Marcos lauded the government’s free internet program, the Department of Communication…