China 'overhyping' trespassing claims — PH security adviser

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Illegal entry? China ‘overhyping’ incident in Bajo de Masinloc, says Año

The Philippines’ National Security Adviser Eduardo Año says Beijing is ‘overhyping’ an incident between a Chinese and Filipino ship after an encounter off Bajo de Masinloc.

Voting for barangay polls delayed by a day in some villages in southern Philippines

Police in Cagayan de Oro look into allegations of massive vote-buying during Monday’s barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, where voters were reportedly given up to P6000.

Japan Prime Minister Kishida to visit Manila in November

Malacañang announces Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will be visiting the Philippines from November 3 to 4.

Graphic pro-Israel ads make their way into children’s video games

Several European gamers, including children, report seeing a pro-Israel video ad with graphic footage in various games.

Matthew Perry’s ‘Friends’ co-stars pay tribute to fallen cast mate

The five surviving co-stars of the hit 90s television sitcom Friends pay tribute to their fallen cast mate, Matthew Perry, in a joint message.

That’s so fetch! Best characters to dress up as this Halloween, according to PH celebs

Filipino celebrities show us how dressing up Halloween is done! Teen stars Andrea Brilliantes, Bea Borres, Criza Taa, and Danica Ontengco go for a group outfit and channel the iconic Plastics from Mean Girls.