Caritas Philippines gears up rebuilding efforts in Odette-hit areas
The Philippine Catholic Church’s humanitarian arm said it will soon begin its recovery initiative, pledging to help families severely affected by typhoon Odette, especially...
How health systems can adapt to rising COVID-19 cases: US-based doctor shares tips
A Pennsylvania-based doctor issued suggestions on how health systems can adapt to the surge in COVID-19 cases fueled by the Omicron variant. The Omicron variant has...
Hong Kong bans some inbound flights, tightens domestic COVID-19 restrictions
HONG KONG — Hong Kong announced a two-week ban on incoming flights from eight countries on Wednesday and tightened local COVID-19 restrictions as authorities feared...
COVID-19 forces closure of Guadalupe Church in Makati
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Makati City was closed on Tuesday after one of its priests contracted COVID-19. In a brief...
Mother of slain Maguad siblings claims sacristan one of alleged suspects in crime
The mother of the slain Maguad siblings in North Cotabato claimed that someone serving in the church is allegedly involved in her children's death. Lovella...
Philippines cancels ‘Black Nazarene’ parade again on COVID-19 concerns
MANILA (Updated 5:46 p.m.)— Philippine authorities have canceled an annual procession, which normally draws millions of Catholic devotees accompanying a black wooden statue of Jesus...
‘Nevermind’: Judge dismisses lawsuit by man who was naked baby on Nirvana album
A federal judge in Los Angeles has dismissed a lawsuit by a man who said the grunge rock group Nirvana sexually exploited him by putting a...
Childhood memories: Patrons take nostalgia trip as Hobbes and Landes announces flagship store closure
The flagship branch of the specialty store Hobbes and Landes will permanently close its doors soon and Filipinos are reminiscing their favorite moments and...
‘I jump for my beloved nation’: EJ Obiena still vows to carry Philippine flag...
"I do not jump for Mr. Philip Ella Juico or the PATAFA. I jump for my beloved nation." This was pole vaulter EJ Obiena's response...
Say it with sheep? Flock forms syringe shape in COVID jab push
BERLIN — A German campaigner is hoping the emotional appeal of 700 sheep forming the shape of a giant syringe will reach the hearts and minds of...
‘Ukay’ clothing, accessories a hit for Filipino shoppers, says Carousell
Women's fashion was the top searched secondhand category in the Philippines, according to online marketplace Carousell. The Carousell Group's report titled "The Carousell Recommerce Index...
BlackBerry pulls life support for once-indispensable business smartphone
BlackBerry Ltd is pulling the plug on service for its once ubiquitous business smartphones, which were toted by executives, politicians and legions of fans...
Duterte says he will never apologize for drug war deaths
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday he will never apologize for the deaths of suspected drug users and dealers killed in police operations under...
Planning to visit Baguio in January 2022? Here’s what you need to know
Baguio City announced that only new travel requests are temporarily suspended amid the threat of the Omicron variant and the surge in COVID-19 cases...
Catalog of late rocker David Bowie sold to Warner Music
Warner Music Group's publishing unit has bought late British rock star David Bowie's entire catalog spanning six decades, including hits such as "Heroes" and "Let's Dance." Bowie,...