Pressure builds for answers over Swiss bar fire after victims identified
All 40 victims of New Year fire now identified
Prosecutors say 'fountain candles' likely cause of blaze
Most of victims of bar fire...
Priest elected to temporarily lead Masbate diocese
A senior Catholic priest has been chosen to temporarily govern the Diocese of Masbate. Monsignor Claro Caluya III was elected diocesan administrator by the College...
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ copyright claim rejected by US appeals court
Court rules 'Maverick' not substantially similar to 1983 magazine article
Author's widow, son said works shared plot, thematic elements
Lawyers for plaintiffs not...
Golfer warns players after bee attack at Laguna golf course
A relaxing Sunday round turned dangerous in Calamba, Laguna, when a female golfer was attacked by a swarm of bees, prompting her to warn...
Were the US actions in Venezuela legal under international law? An expert explains
United States President Donald Trump has said the US will “run” Venezuela until a new government is installed, following the US military intervention in...
‘Anong episode ba ‘to?’: Misadventure of Pepito Manaloto’s John Feir inspires sitcom quips
Filipinos had a laugh referencing the situational comedy "Pepito Manaloto" after one of its actors, John Feir, attended a wedding he mistakenly thought was...
Analysis: US strike on Venezuela to embolden China’s territorial claims, Taiwan attack unlikely, analysts...
China could leverage US strikes to strengthen its claims over Taiwan, South China Sea islands - analysts
US attack an opportunity for China...
Key dates on the agenda of the pope and Vatican for 2026
Pope Leo XIV is preparing for a very busy year at the Vatican in 2026, with important events such as the conclusion of the...
Hospitals seek donations amid ‘critically low’ blood supplies at the start of 2026
Two hospitals are calling for blood donations at the start of the year as supplies remain low for their patients.
On January 2, Makati Medical...
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ reaches $1 billion in global ticket sales
James Cameron's science-fiction fantasy "Avatar: Fire and Ash" has surpassed $1 billion in global box office proceeds, the director's fourth film to cross that...
How Maduro’s capture went down – a military strategist explains what goes into a...
The predawn seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3, 2026 was a complicated affair. It was also, operationally, a resounding success for...
Countdown to the closing of the jubilee: When, who will close the Holy Doors...
VATICAN— Just one day remains until the closing of the holy year, which was inaugurated by Pope Francis on Dec. 24, 2024. On Jan. 6,...
‘Nagsalita na ulit’: Zaldy Co pops up in wedding SDE video
What was supposed to be an emotional highlight of Christian and Cariza’s wedding took an unexpected and viral turn when a familiar name suddenly...
From banana leaves to better livelihoods: How a Filipino innovator is turning waste into...
As the Philippines continues to grapple with the challenge of creating sustainable jobs, the numbers tell a sobering story.
Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority...
Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean star in Britain’s New Year honours
Actor Idris Elba and ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean were among the hundreds named in King Charles's New Year honors list published...