At least 48 people have died and about 100 others remain under treatment in southern Nigeria after drinking a locally brewed alcoholic concoction suspected to contain methanol, health officials said Thursday.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday it has no information on whether Austria has rejected former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s application for political asylum, contradicting Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s earlier claim that the request had been denied.
Malacañang on Friday rejected Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. controls the Senate, prosecutors, judges and police, calling the allegation baseless.
Malacañang on Friday told Sen. Pia Cayetano that she has no reason to fear for her liberty if she has done nothing wrong, after the senator said she felt pressured and feared for her freedom during a Senate impeachment court session.
Korean actor Gong Yoo expressed excitement about meeting his Filipino supporters in person as he prepares for his first fan meeting in the Philippines on Nov. 21.
Moira Dela Torre said she and former husband Jason Hernandez have moved forward from their past and remain on civil terms nearly four years after announcing their separation.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud responded Wednesday to Hall of Famer Andre Johnson’s criticism of his body language, saying he respects the franchise legend but remains focused on the team’s upcoming game against Cincinnati.
Yeng Guiao will remain as Rain or Shine head coach through 2030 after the PBA team announced a contract extension on Thursday.
Poland is preparing measures to strengthen its border security after a Russian drone attack damaged a passenger train and a gas station near the Poland-Ukraine border, prompting officials to warn of a growing security threat.
Former President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court on Wednesday for the first time since his virtual initial appearance in March 2025, as judges addressed the massive volume of evidence and testimony expected at his upcoming trial.