Unified 911 stays online as ‘habagat’ floods trigger emergency calls
The country’s Unified 911 emergency system remained operational as Southwest Monsoon, or "habagat," brought flooding to several areas, prompting residents to seek urgent assistance. The...
Marcos says joint oil and gas exploration with China a ‘distinct possibility’
Marcos says joint exploration with China is possible
Philippines and China resumed high-level South China Sea talks in March
Marcos says no special arrangement requires...
CinePanalo films head to Ayala Malls cinemas for 2026 festival
More Filipinos will get a chance to watch homegrown films as the 2026 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival expands its cinema reach through a new...
Bishops of the Pacific urge caution over deep-sea mining
“Until there is convincing evidence that such activity can be undertaken without causing serious or irreversible harm, prudence calls us to exercise great caution.” The...
Young Philippine Serpent Eagle rescued in Kidapawan, now in rehab
A juvenile Philippine Serpent Eagle is undergoing rehabilitation after a resident found the weakened bird in a rubber plantation in Kidapawan City, according to...
BSP governor says Q2 growth number is disappointing
MANILA — Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona said on Friday that the most recent economic growth number was disappointing, though "not that bad". The...
This week in food: Dessert pizzas, seafood feasts, grill offerings and more
(Updated 6:40 p.m.) Turon on pizza, ube in soft serve and chicken on a barbecue stick, the week's food news is full of familiar...
Church group demands halt to Talim wind farm construction
A Catholic humanitarian and advocacy arm of the Philippine bishops’ conference is demanding a halt to the construction of a massive wind power project...
NBA: Lakers enter another new era as Walter sale caps whirlwind stretch of change
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers have spent the past 14 months proving that even one of the NBA's most tradition-bound franchises can change at breakneck speed.
Mark...
The Filipino stories stitched into Uniqlo’s artisan patches
A textile patch can carry the pride of Filipino heritage and culture. But beyond the design, there is also a story behind the art. Japanese clothing...
Vatican’s first woman dicastery chief to address Philippine religious leaders
The first woman to lead a major Vatican department will headline a gathering of Catholic religious leaders in the Philippines, where speakers will examine...
Reporter addresses P694K childbirth cost after ‘GoFundMe’ joke draws reactions
Reporter Mav Gonzales-Vallena shared more details about her post that drew attention after she joked about starting a crowdfunding campaign after the nearly P700,000 she...
Largest ever Parkinson’s study shows how symptoms differ between men and women
Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological disorder, with over 10 million cases worldwide. Up to 150,000 Australians currently live with the disease and...
‘Romcom heart is happy’: Precious Hearts Romances fans get ‘kilig’ as beloved pocketbooks go...
The launch of a digital reading app by a romance pocketbook publisher was welcomed by readers who reminisced about indulging in their favorite paperbacks...
Jonas Brothers to headline NFL halftime show in Melbourne
The multi-platinum Jonas Brothers will headline the halftime show during the 2026 NFL Melbourne game pitting the San Francisco 49ers against the Los Angeles...