Pope approves canonical coronation of ‘Our Lady of Fatima de Binakayan’ in Cavite

A revered Marian image in the Diocese of Imus, south of Manila, will soon receive the honor of canonical coronation. Bishop Reynaldo Evangelista announced Thursday...
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‘Inu-unti unti’: Declaration of EDSA Revolution anniversary as working day questioned

The Malacañang's declaration of the historic EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary as a special working holiday for 2025 caught the attention of some Filipinos. The...

South Korean won, Philippine peso lead Asian currencies higher

The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0211 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 151.790 152.98 +0.78 Sing dlr 1.320 1.3255 +0.45 Taiwan dlr 31.879 31.968 +0.28 Korean won 1372.100 1378.3 +0.45 Baht 33.778 33.915 +0.41 Peso 58.170 58.461 +0.50 Rupiah 15755.000 15715 -0.25 Rupee 84.075 84.075 0.00 Ringgit 4.374 4.375 +0.02 Yuan 7.111 7.13 +0.26 Change...

TGI Friday’s operator files for bankruptcy amid financial woes

TGI Fridays listed assets and liabilities the range of $100 million to $500 million Co says it will maintain operations across 39 restaurants...

Ilocos Norte’s Bangui parish marks 400 years since its establishment

Despite inclement weather, a parish in the northern diocese of Laoag marked on Thursday the 400th anniversary of its establishment with the opening of...

Prosecutors reject Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ leak claim, demand for accusers’ names

NEW YORK — U.S. prosecutors rejected Sean "Diddy" Combs' accusation that government agents leaked evidence to undermine his defense against criminal sex trafficking charges and said...

CBCP head: ‘Authentic tradition’ needed, but Church needs to confront change

ROME— Cardinal-designate Pablo Virgilio David said the Synod on Synodality wrapped up its work with delegates being able to listen to each other despite...

Explainer: What is ‘Taiwan independence’ and is Taiwan already independent?

TAIPEI — Chinese President Xi Jinping asked U.S. President Joe Biden last year to toughen the language the United States uses when discussing its position on Taiwanese...
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TikTok Shop bans over 5 million products due to property rights violations

More than 5 million products were restricted from going live on TikTok Shop due to its potential intellectual property rights (IPR) infringements, based on...

Down Syndrome Awareness: Book on PWD inclusion, neurodiversity launched

A community learning hub and a volunteer organization have launched a book series that follows a child with Down syndrome and her journey to...

With coral reefs in jeopardy, UN emergency meeting seeks to raise money to aid...

CALI, Colombia — The United Nations and coastal countries warned on Wednesday that the world's coral reefs are being devastated by the effects of warming oceans and urged...

Pope Francis prays in cemetery for unborn children on All Souls’ Day

ROME— Pope Francis marked All Souls’ Day with a Mass at a Roman cemetery on Saturday, making a special visit to the “Garden of...

IV of Spades fans gush over ‘Come Inside of My Heart’ international success on...

IV of Spades’ four-year-old track "Come Inside of My Heart" resurfaced online at a wildfire rate across the globe. It first entered TikTok’s Billboard Top...

Boy George explores fame in new art collection depicting music stars

LONDON — British singer-songwriter Boy George explores celebrities' relationship with stardom in a new art collection launching on Friday last week. George has depicted music stars David...

World’s largest captive crocodile Cassius dies in Australia

SYDNEY —  A 5.48 meter (18 ft) Australian crocodile that held the world record as the largest crocodile in captivity has died, a wildlife sanctuary said...