Chris Rea, singer of ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, dies at 74
LONDON — Chris Rea, an English singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his festive hit "Driving Home For Christmas", has died aged 74 following a short illness,...
Holiday and New Year events to catch: Concerts, countdowns, fireworks around Metro Manila
Metro Manila’s year-end calendar is packed with festive events that bring together music, family fun and grand countdowns.
From elegant New Year’s Eve galas to...
Barry Manilow shares cancer diagnosis as surgery prompts concert cancellations
LOS ANGELES — U.S singer-songwriter Barry Manilow announced on Monday through Instagram that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer, prompting him to pause his scheduled...
Why do we wake up shortly before our alarm goes off? It’s not by...
You’ve probably experienced it – your alarm is set for 6:30am, yet somehow your eyes snap open a few minutes before it goes off....
Pope Leo XIV highlights key virtues for final days of Advent
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday highlighted four virtues of St. Joseph — “piety and charity, mercy and trust” — as guides for Catholics in...
Christmas raffle surprise: ‘PC Set’ prize sparks online laughter
A Filipino drew laughter after winning a Christmas raffle prize labeled “PC Set,” though it turned out to mean something different from what most people...
How to protect your well-being, survive the stress of the holiday season and still...
The holidays can be filled with joy and positive emotion, but they can also be a time when stress is in overdrive. To-do lists...
‘Bahala na’ to ‘Thank you, Lord’: Arshie Larga turns family pharmacy into four-storey building
Pharmacist and content creator Arshie Larga expressed gratitude after fulfilling his parents’ dream and giving back for their hard work and sacrifices.
On Sunday, December...
Cardinal Tagle decries corruption at Simbang Gabi in Vatican
VATICAN— Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle said corruption contradicts God’s plan as he led the Simbang Gabi Mass for Filipinos at St. Peter’s Basilica on...
Third ‘Avatar’ film lights up global box offices
Director James Cameron's third "Avatar" moviekicked off its box office run with roughly $345 million in global ticket sales through Sunday, meeting pre-weekend forecasts...
How to enjoy a Michelin-star dining experience in the Philippines
Filipino chefs are making waves on the global stage, bringing bold flavors and creative storytelling to international-standard kitchens.
For food lovers, experiencing their craft firsthand...
New bishop draws mission from fields to pulpit
Farmers in northern Nueva Ecija, especially small and marginal ones, have found a new advocate in Bishop-elect Samuel Agcaracar. The son of a farming family,...
Singapore-bound passenger at NAIA blacklisted for bomb joke
A male flight passenger was offloaded by an airline and blacklisted from future flights after making a bomb joke during a security check at...
Gen Z is burning out at work more than any other generation — here’s...
Gen Z workers are reporting some of the highest burnout levels ever recorded, with new research suggesting they are buckling under unprecedented levels of...
Notable deaths of 2025
A look back at some of the most notable figures who died this year, from Jane Goodall to Hulk Hogan.
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