New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 9,400 acres, forces evacuations
Hughes Fire burns more than 9,400 acres in Castaic Lake area
Some 31,300 people under evacuation orders
Red-flag conditions of strong, dry winds...
Immigrant group sues to block Trump’s fast-track deportations
An immigration group sued on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump's move to expand fast-track deportations under his pledge to remove millions of people...
Rubio says US committed to Philippines in call about China’s ‘dangerous’ actions
New U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed China's "dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea" with his Philippine counterpart on Wednesday...
Magnitude 5.8 offshore quake strikes central Philippines
(Updated; Jan. 23, 11:53 a.m.) MANILA — A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off the central Philippines on Thursday, damaging buildings and a road near its epicentre, authorities...
TikTok fans anxiously await its return to US app stores
TikTok still could not be downloaded from app stores on Tuesday
Users anxiously wait to re-download app as Apple and Google remain trapped...
‘Akala ko magiging Hell’s Kitchen’: Filipino fan recounts encounter with Gordon Ramsay
"Akala ko magiging Hell's Kitchen." A Filipino had her dream come true when she personally met British celebrity chef and culinary icon Gordon Ramsay in...
Why it’s so difficult to figure out what to do with your life –...
What do you want to be when you grow up? Practically from the moment you start talking, you’re asked this question. As a child, you’re...
‘Sabotage’: Inka Magnaye denies charging P500K for live voice-over services
Voice artist and social media influencer Inka Magnaye denied rumors that she charges her clients P500,000 for live voice-over events. The voice talent on Monday,...
Hundreds of Capitol rioters released from prison after Trump’s sweeping pardon
Poll shows nearly 60% oppose pardoning all Capitol rioters
Trump's decision criticized by police, families and some Republicans
Pardons include leaders of Proud...
Bishop cautions against overemphasis on legalism
A Catholic bishop on Tuesday called on both clergy and the faithful to reflect on their approach to church laws and rituals. Bishop Rafael Cruz...
Trump promises to end birthright citizenship and shut down the border – a legal...
During his first day in office on Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on immigration that would make...
PAWS appeals for general anesthetic to conduct life-saving animal operations
The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is appealing for general anesthetic to conduct "life-changing" surgeries on animals in need amid a shortage of supplies. The...
‘Opo, lumindol’: DOST Batangas’ FB page viral with unconventional posts
The Facebook page of the Batangas office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) went viral for its unconventional earthquake-related posts. DOST is the...
Vatican establishes ‘Conference for Secular Institutes in the Philippines’
The Vatican has approved the creation of a body to promote collaboration among secular institutes in the Philippines, officially “recognizing its juridical personality and...
Trump says he is open to Musk buying TikTok if Tesla CEO wants to...
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was open to billionaire Elon Musk buying social media app TikTok if the Tesla wanted...