4+ hour, 48+ min ago  (297+ words) The 4th Philippine Book Festival wrapped up this March with nearly 39,000 visitors and over 100 publishers, proving once again that Filipinos love their local stories. From bestselling authors to debut creators, the festival was buzzing with readers eager to meet the people…...

3+ hour, 44+ min ago  (286+ words) The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday instructed the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA)in collaboration with the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) private operator, the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC)to promptly probe the collapse of a partial ceiling…...

12+ hour, 23+ min ago  (649+ words) NEW YORK, April 2 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Thursday dismissed most of Blake Lively's claims in her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, including her claims that he sexually harassed her in connection with the filming of their 2024 romantic drama "It Ends…...

23+ hour, 44+ min ago  (804+ words) By Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, April 2 (Reuters) - After losing its bid for Warner Bros Discovery's rich trove of characters and stories, Netflix is forging ahead with the challenging work of building culture-defining franchises on its own. Chief…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (180+ words) March 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Olympic champion Alysa Liu has withdrawn from the upcoming World Figure Skating Championships, the 20-year-old said on social media on Sunday. Liu became the first American woman since 2002 to capture Olympic gold in women's singles at the recent…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (329+ words) The Department of Agriculture has mobilized an emergency transport operation, deploying 18 trucks to Benguet to move a massive surplus of vegetables that has left local farmers unable to sell their crops. Agriculture Secretary Francisco "Kiko" Tiu Laurel Jr. said the…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (143+ words) Bus firms roll back unauthorized fare hikes at PITX after government warning'dzrh.com.ph Eight bus companies have rolled back unauthorized fare increases at the Para'aque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) following warnings from transport authorities, officials said. According to Jason…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (304+ words) Charcoal stoves are flying off the shelves at Blumentritt Market as consumers scramble for cheaper cooking alternatives amid skyrocketing prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Vendors at the bustling market hub reported Wednesday that stocks of the traditional "kalan de…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (214+ words) The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey on Monday for conduct detrimental to the team, hours after he posted social media videos that included anti-gay remarks and religious commentary, according to reports from Shams Charania. In one livestream, Ivey criticized…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (250+ words) The Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) recorded a significant rise in passengers as the country entered Holy Week, with more travelers choosing buses over private vehicles amid rising fuel costs, as reported by RH Edniel Parrosa. The landport terminal recorded…...