Cardinal Tagle named to assist camerlengo ahead of May 7 conclave

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been named to a rotating post to assist the Camerlengo in preparations for the May 7 conclave that will...

Once a hip-hop king, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces trial that could send him to...

Combs faces trial on sex trafficking, racketeering charges Prosecutors allege Combs coerced women into unwanted sexual acts Combs' wealth estimated at $400 million,...

Conclave to elect new pope to start on May 7, source says

Pope Francis' burial on Saturday drew huge crowds Some cardinals want Francis' reforms to continue apace Traditionalists seek a change of course VATICAN CITY — Roman...

‘Respect the space, respect the rules’: Makati Airbnb calls out guests for disregarding rules

An Airbnb host in Makati City raised awareness about a group of guests who allegedly disregarded the rules and "treated the unit with disrespect"...

Philippines’ silvanas makes it to TasteAtlas’ ‘Best 50 Cookies’ in the world

The Philippines' silvanas once again entered TasteAtlas' list of "50 Best Cookies" in the world. The traditional food travel guide posted an infographic on Sunday,...

Philippines says China has not seized disputed South China Sea reef

Chinese media shows images of coast guard holding flag on sandbar Philippines says its visit showed reef is unoccupied China says it wants...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer defends ‘swinger’ lifestyle after rapper rejected plea

Defense call behavior at issue 'part of a lifestyle' Prosecutor says Combs rejected plea deal Combs faces racketeering and sex trafficking charges NEW YORK— Sean...

Two Quezons: TJ Trinidad visits ‘Quezon’ set to support Jericho Rosales

Seasoned actor TJ Trinidad surprised fellow actor Jericho Rosales on the set of TBA Studios' highly anticipated historical biopic, "Quezon", last Saturday, April 26. TJ shared...

US, Philippine troops shoot down drones in joint defense drills

SAN ANTONIO, Philippines — U.S. and Philippine soldiers shot down drones with Stinger missiles during live-fire drills on Sunday, part of annual joint military exercises taking...

DFA says supporting efforts to counter ‘influence operations’

MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs takes any indication of foreign interference and malign influence operations seriously and supports all efforts by national security and...

Vancouver SUV attack exposes crowd management falldowns and casts a pall on Canada’s election

A car attack at a Filipino street festival in Vancouver just two days before Canada’s federal election has killed at least 11 people and...

‘Icon and pillar of Asian drag community’: Drag queens, fans mourn Jiggly Caliente’s passing

Fans and friends paid tribute to "Drag Race Philippines" resident judge Jiggly Caliente, who passed away Sunday morning at the age of 44. Jiggly, whose...

5 of the most memorable prayers of Pope Francis’ pontificate

VATICAN— Pope Francis’ pontificate spanned 12 years and numerous major global events — including international gatherings, the COVID-19 crisis, and the Synod on Synodality...

Prosecutors charge Vancouver man with murder for attack on Filipino festival

At least 11 dead, dozens injured in attack on Filipino festival Police 'confident' was not an act of terrorism Driver, 30, charged with...

Philippines raises alert level at Mt. Bulusan after eruption

MANILA — A restive volcano in the central Philippines spewed a column of ash as high as 4.5 km (2.8 miles) into the sky on Monday...