Cafe owner addresses complaint over alleged ‘homophobic remarks’ at España branch
The owner of a coffee shop addressed a customer's unpleasant experience at one of its branches in España, Manila, where the customer said they...
US condemns China’s actions against Philippine navy in South China Sea
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department said on Monday that the United States condemns China's "dangerous and aggressive" actions against Philippine navy personnel at Second Thomas...
World Surf League Championship Tour to make Philippine debut in Siargao
The Philippines will host a World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour event for the first time, with the inaugural Philippines Pro set to take...
Bishop says priestly accountability begins with conscience, not rules
A Catholic bishop said lasting accountability among priests depends less on stricter regulations than on personal integrity and a well-formed conscience. Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of...
Tulfo’s ‘focus on the impeachment’ remark strikes a chord with Filipinos
Sen. Erwin Tulfo's comments about focusing on the vice president during the impeachment trial resonated with the public after the first two weeks of...
Prosecutors win subpoenas for VP Sara’s financial records in impeachment case
MANILA — The Philippine Senate ordered banks and the Anti-Money Laundering Council on Monday to produce financial records for Vice President Sara Duterte, her husband and several linked...
Chinese coast guard struck navy sailor in South China Sea encounter, says Philippine military
Military says the incident injured one Philippine sailor and damaged a navy rubber boat
Encounter occurred at Second Thomas Shoal near grounded Philippine...
‘Akala ko hair dye’: Lara Quigaman turns heads with natural gray hair at BBP...
Filipinos were in awe of beauty queen Precious Lara Quigaman-Alcaraz who turned heads as she rocked her natural gray hair during the Binibining Pilipinas 2026...
Filipino Norbertine priest elected new abbot of St. Michael’s Abbey in California
LOS ANGELES — One of the largest Norbertine communities in the world, St. Michaelʼs Abbey in Orange County, California, has elected Father John Caronan...
Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning Irish actress, dies aged 81
DUBLIN — Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for playing the determined mother of disabled artist Christy Brown in the 1989 film...
Rene Baterbonia sculpture using supporters’ hair draws mixed reactions
Some Filipinos reportedly donated their hair to a life-size sculpture of Atenean student-athlete Rene "Bobet" Baterbonia, created as a tribute. Artist Alan Esclamado of Butuan City...
Soccer: Madonna, BTS and Bieber bring star power to World Cup halftime show
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Superstars Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira offered a high-energy musical medley on Sunday in the first halftime show at a...
‘I’ll be waiting in Manila’: Lola Amour has a witty reply to Harry Roque’s...
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque's latest social media post expressing homesickness has drawn a witty response from OPM band Lola Amour, which cleverly tied...
China’s Wang Yi to attend this week’s ASEAN meetings, host Philippines says
MANILA — China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend meetings hosted by the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Manila this week, the Philippine foreign...
‘We have a winner’: Susan Africa gifts fan who found her ‘ubo’ teleserye scene
A fan accepted veteran actress Susan Africa's challenge to find an actual teleserye scene in which she coughs, after the actress dared Filipinos to...