Pasig bollards applauded after SUV crash, NAIA incident remembered

The effectiveness of bollards in protecting pedestrians was underscored after photos of a sports utility vehicle crashing into them in Metro Manila circulated online. Automotive...

How the ‘slayer rule’ might play a role in determining who will inherit wealth...

The fatal stabbings of filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, the photographer and producer Michele Singer Reiner, have sparked widespread grieving. This...

Missionary Families of Christ founder Frank Padilla dies at 79

The international Catholic organization Missionary Families of Christ (MFC) announced the death of its founder, Bro. Francisco “Frank” Padilla, who died on Christmas Eve,...

‘Respect’: Tatay Ebang inspires Filipinos after hitting two major milestones in his senior years

A 72-year-old man inspired Filipinos after finishing college and passing a board examination in his senior years. A Redditor on Wednesday, December 24, shared a...
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Philippines November trade deficit at $3.5 billion

MANILA — The Philippines posted a trade deficit of $3.5 billion in November, as exports rose 21.3% from a year earlier versus the 2% decrease in...

‘Exhausting’: Cyclist rides up footbridge steps while oblivious woman walks on bike ramp in...

In a frustrating moment, a cyclist was forced to ride up the footbridge steps because a pedestrian was walking on the bike ramp. Joe Edward...

We know about Jesus as a baby, and as a man. But what kind...

But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes is a line from one of my least favorite Christmas carols. Apart from being generally saccharine,...

Cardinal Tagle urges OFWs to see work as mission of faith

ROME— Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle called on overseas Filipino workers abroad to see their work as more than provision, describing it as “a mission...

In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Christmas sermon Pope usually refrains from political references in his sermons During later blessing, pope calls...

‘Just want to be home’: Car enthusiast Macoy Dubs shares holiday driving reminder

Content creator and car enthusiast Macoy Dubs has a reminder for fellow drivers heading out on road trips this holiday season. The online personality posted...

3 ways to help your child transition off screens and avoid the dreaded ‘tech...

Many Australian parents worry about how much time their children spend watching screens. While some time on devices is fine for entertainment and education, we...

Manila cardinal: ‘Worship’ of wealth, power empties Christmas meaning

Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila warned Christmas celebrations risk becoming “shallow and empty” if society replaces humility with pursuits of wealth and power. In a...

South Korean team develops ‘Iron Man’ robot that helps paraplegics walk

DAEJEON, South Korea — South Korean researchers have developed a lightweight wearable robot that can walk up to paraplegic users and lock itself onto them, enabling...

Pope Leo XIV on Christmas night: Make room for others

VATICAN— Pope Leo XIV, at Christmas Mass during the Night, said Christ’s birth brings light into the world’s darkness — and where the human...

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Christmas night homily

VATICAN— Pope Leo XIV celebrated Christmas Night Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday. About 6,000 people attended inside the basilica, while an estimated 5,000...