Laguna’s new bishop veers into ‘relationships’ in the face of challenges ahead

Bishop Marcelino Antonio Maralit Jr. began his ministry as the new shepherd of one of the country’s largest dioceses by emphasizing the importance of...

Marcos vows to fight back after estranged VP’s assassination threat

Row between influential families takes dramatic turn VP, ex-president subject of legislative probes Sara Duterte threatened Marcos, his wife and house speaker MANILA — Philippine President...

Marcos says threat of assassination ‘troubling’

MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said on Monday he will not take lightly "troubling" threats against him, just days after his estranged vice president said...

Bishop on Veloso’s return to Philippines: ‘An answered prayer’

A Catholic bishop has welcomed the possible return to the Philippines of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino death row drug convict in Indonesia. READ: Philippines to...

Yoko Ono is rightful owner of John Lennon’s stolen watch, says Swiss court

GENEVA — A rare watch given to John Lennon by his wife Yoko Ono and which was stolen after his death does not belong to an...

How Filipinos can stretch their budget this holiday season

With the holiday season just right around the corner, the upcoming festive time should be celebrated without breaking the bank.  But for Overseas Filipino Workers...

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it’s unclear

SINGAPORE — An unusual cluster of typhoons in the West Pacific and a series of powerful hurricanes in the Atlantic are raising questions about the impact...

Catholic leaders in Albay blame quarrying, poor infrastructure for flooding

Catholic leaders in Albay province are calling for accountability following the recent massive flooding, which they say was exacerbated by quarry operations and “substandard”...

Duterte’s death threat vs Marcos a security matter, official says

MANILA — The Philippines' security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a top official said...
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Deadline extended: UST National Campus Journalism Awards now accepting entries

The official student publication of the University of Santo Tomas, The Varsitarian, is now calling for entries from college and university-level publications for the...

Cheesy updates: Food hacks, other offerings for cheese lovers this holiday season

Cheese lovers are in for a delightful surprise this holiday season, with some "cheesy" updates. Food hacks Filipino moms from online communities lamented that they are...

Claudine Barretto addresses viral PA job post: ‘Mag-isip muna’

Actress Claudine Barretto, who recently went viral after posting a job opening for a personal assistant, responded to criticisms labeling her requirements as "demanding." In...

‘Here’ movie reunites Tom Hanks and Robin Wright as younger selves

LOS ANGELES — In the film “Here”, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright had to remember what it was like to be in their 20s to portray...

Many long COVID patients adjust to slim recovery odds as world moves on

Long COVID symptoms can persist for years, with slim chance of full recovery Funding and attention for long COVID research are dwindling in...

Bicol bishops warn of fake social media accounts soliciting donations after typhoons

Two Catholic bishops in the Bicol region are warning the public about social media accounts using their identities to solicit donations following recent typhoons. The...