MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and China conducted consecutive diplomatic meetings this week, restarting formal discussions that addressed maritime disputes in the South China Sea, along with wider economic and regional concerns, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs on Saturday. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Leo Herrera-Lim led the Philippine delegation, while Chinese Vice Foreign Minister

MANILA, Philippines — As the sun sets on Good Friday, thousands — sometimes millions — of Filipinos join a solemn candlelight procession called Sto. Entierro, which depicts Christ’s final journey from the cross to his tomb. The procession, a central component of Holy Week, or Semana Santa, in the Philippines, is held after the liturgical

BACOLOD CITY — An official of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Wednesday called on sugar mills to increase the trucking allowance for sugar farmers amid rising fuel prices. In a statement, board member David Andrew Sanson, the planters representative, said he issued an appeal through a letter sent to sugar mills nationwide. “We respectfully request

Netizens speculated that Kathryn Bernardo and Mommy Min are not on good terms Asia’s Superstar Kathryn Bernardo celebrated her 30th birthday just recently, but netizens had intriguing comments regarding this. With Kathryn’s popularity, birthday greetings for her are pouring in every year. In the past years, the actress would share her birthday celebrations with family, ... Read more

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MANILA, Philippines — Seven manufacturers selling various commodities nationwide are set to raise prices on some of their products starting April 1, citing continued oil price hikes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, according to a supermarkets group. Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association Inc. president Steven Cua said on Friday some manufacturers already indicated they

Annabelle Rama shows generosity to Barbie Imperial Kapamilya actress Barbie Imperial flaunted the expensive gift she received from showbiz veteran Annabelle Rama, the mother of her boyfriend, actor Richard Gutierrez. Barbie and Richard have become more open about their relationship in recent months. The actress has joined several gatherings of the Gutierrez family. Netizens also ... Read more

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Afrikaans singer Kurt Darren has recalled using the phrase '6 7' - also the title of his new track - during his own childhood...

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to embrace unity and help one another during the observance of Holy Week as countries around the world face crises due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. “May this Holy Week strengthen our resolve to become a nation guided by faith, united in

MANILA, Philippines — There may still be a surge of travelers at the country’s main gateway, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia), over the Holy Week period, despite the expected upward pressure on airline tickets due to the war in the Middle East. This is according to private operator New Naia Infra Corp. (NNIC), which projects

STOWE, Vermont — Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office. In November, he’ll be