Pet cat shot with arrow in Mandaluyong City sparks alarm over rising animal cruelty
Trigger Warning: Content features image and descriptions of animal cruelty The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has raised concerns over the rising cases of animal...
‘X factor’: Netizen’s post about father’s cross mark on Ash Wednesday goes viral
A social media user's post on X (formerly Twitter) went viral this Ash Wednesday, March 5, after she shared a screenshot of her father's...
No to ice cream, cakes, sodas: Bishop’s challenge for Catholics this Lent catches attention
A series of challenges for Filipino Catholics this Lenten Season earned the attention of the online community. A Reddit user on Wednesday, March 5, reposted...
Pope Francis, the Argentine pontiff who has never returned home
Pope Francis has visited dozens of countries but never Argentina
Polarized political situation has made it difficult
Pope prioritized improving Church inclusivity BUENOS AIRES — Argentines...
UK probes TikTok, Reddit over children’s personal data practices
Britain's privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office, on Monday launched an investigation into how TikTok, Reddit RDDT.N and online image sharing website Imgur safeguard children's privacy.
Social...
Pope Francis names new bishop of Daet
Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed Fr. Herman Abcede, a Rogationist missionary, as the new bishop of Daet. Abcede succeeds Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon, who was...
Explainer: What are Southeast Asia’s scam centers, and why are they being dismantled?
Scam centres that operated along the Thai-Myanmar border for years have drawn fresh attention after the high-profile abduction and release of a Chinese actor in Thailand.
The...
#SerbisyoParaKayJuana: Freebies you can enjoy this National Women’s Month
Filipinas can enjoy several freebies and treats as the country celebrates National Women's Month this March. The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) announced perks that...
Philippine inflation slows more than expected in February as rice prices drop
MANILA — Philippines' annual inflation eased more than expected in February, driven largely by slower increases in food and utility costs, the statistics agency said on...
Tarlac City says donations from alleged Chinese spies were accepted in good faith
MANILA — A Philippine city that accepted donations of money and policing equipment from groups connected to Chinese nationals subsequently accused of espionage had received them...
China monitored Philippine supply run to grounded warship on disputed shoal
BEIJING (Updated 11:54 a.m.) — The Chinese coast guard on Wednesday said it monitored a Philippine civilian boat delivering daily provisions to the "illegally grounded"...
Philippine inflation at 2.1% in February
MANILA— Philippine annual inflation was 2.1 in February, below the previous month's rate, the statistics agency said on Wednesday.
The increase in the consumer price index PHCPI=ECI in...
A Minute With: ‘Mickey 17’ director and cast on blending film genres
LONDON — South Korean director Bong Joon Ho, whose film "Parasite" made history at the 2020 Oscars with four wins, says blending genres is the only...
Zaijian Jaranilla’s buff physique? Photos of former child actor earn buzz among Pinoys
Does former child actor Zaijian Jaranilla have a buff physique? Doctored photos of the former "May Bukas Pa" star have been generating buzz on social...
Cyclist hits tricycle after losing control of bike in curved path
A Filipino reminded motorists about safe maneuvering on curved roads after a cyclist lost control of his bicycle while traversing a bent path.
Automotive publication...