Filipino flair at Christmas: R’Bonney Gabriel’s dad goes all out
Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel gave fans a glimpse of her Filipino dad’s creativity this Christmas season.
The half-Pinay shared a video on Monday, December...
It’s (not) a new bike! How to manage kids’ gift expectations at Christmas
Holiday celebrations involving gift giving can be roller coasters. The excitement of tearing into gifts is often mixed with intense anticipation – and sometimes,...
Philippines lifts restrictions on Russian pork, authorities say
MOSCOW — The Philippines has lifted all restrictions on pork imports from Russia, agricultural authorities said on Wednesday.
Russia is seeking new agricultural markets and aims to...
‘Such a curious dog’: Pet dog terrified by giant hand shadow on the wall
In a hilarious moment, a dog was left terrified by a giant hand silhouette cast upon a wall. Boie, the curious Shih Tzu, was watching...
Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon on Wednesday that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no...
What world was Jesus born into? A historian describes the turbulent times of the...
Every year, millions of people sing the beautiful carol Silent Night, with its line “all is calm, all is bright”. We all know the Christmas...
‘God did not remain distant,’ CBCP president says in Christmas message
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines called on Filipinos to embrace hope and unity this Christmas, saying God draws near to restore relationships...
Catholic ‘pamasko challenge’: How inaanaks can earn their pamasko
A Catholic social media page posed a “pamasko” challenge for godchildren who want to receive cash from their godparents this Christmas.
Saints of Today on...
Holiday escapes and new stays: Pet-friendly beaches, Cebu openings, festive luxury abroad
For travelers looking beyond city celebrations, the holiday season also brings meaningful escapes, whether that means traveling with pets, discovering a new hotel, or...
Managing food allergies and dietary restrictions during the holidays
A plate of freshly baked cookies, a glass of perfectly garnished eggnog. For many, these images may conjure up warm memories and the anticipation...
Christmas twerk: Energetic man play hilarious party game shaking backside to remove balls
An energetic man played a hilarious Christmas party game by shaking his backside to empty a container filled with ping-pong balls. Joshua Rubina enthusiastically twerked...
‘True gift of life’: Pinoys encouraged to donate blood this holiday season
The public is encouraged to donate blood during the holiday season as a humanitarian organization appealed for supplies in case of emergencies and other...
Italy removes emphatic ‘Yes!’ from national anthem
ROME — Italy has introduced a slight change to its national anthem, removing an emphatic "Si!" (Yes!) that followed a call to arms for the country,...
How to cook the perfect pasta – we used particle accelerators and reactors to...
Whether you prefer your spaghetti al dente or soothingly soft, it can be difficult to achieve perfection at home. Many of us will have...
Pet dog carries scissor to owner as he watches TV
In an amusing moment, a pet dog carried a pair of scissors to its elderly owner as he watched television. Raul, 70, was watching his...