Comelec Manila First District’s Facebook account hacked ahead of 2025 polls
The Commission on Election on the City of Manila's First District office warned about its hacked Facebook page following Stories of lewd content. The Comelec-Manila...
China defends COVID-19 data-sharing as WHO seeks more access
BEIJING — China has shared the most COVID-19 data and research results in the international community, its foreign ministry said on Tuesday, after the World...
2024 for the chronically online: Internet hot takes, viral debates that kept us hooked...
The Filipino internet was anything but quiet in 2024. From viral posts and canceled celebrities to meaningful discussions on various topics, the year sparked...
CBCP head calls on faithful to embrace Jubilee Year for renewal, reform
The head of the Catholic bishops’ leadership urged the faithful to embrace the Jubilee Year as an opportunity for spiritual renewal and structural reform...
Explainer: Who are the immigrants who could be targeted in Trump’s mass deportation plans?
11 million immigrants in 2022 lacked legal status or had temporary protections
California, Texas had most immigrants without legal status
54% lived in...
Pope Francis: Family dialogue defeats digital distraction
VATICAN — On Sunday, December 29, the feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis highlighted the Family of Nazareth as a model of dialogue...
‘Parehas’: Bea Alonzo, Dominic Roque post skiing pics three days apart
Showbiz personalities Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque both posted skiing photos that caught social media's radar. The actress was the first to post on December...
A look back at the notable deaths of 2024
NEW YORK — Below is a compilation of some of the most notable deaths of global figures from the worlds of showbusiness, politics, sports and art...
US deportations rose to decade high in fiscal 2024, outpacing Trump years
WASHINGTON — U.S. deportations of immigrants rose in the past year to the highest level since 2014, according to a U.S. government report released on Thursday,...
Animal orgs urge Pinoys to celebrate New Year’s Eve responsibly
Various animal welfare organizations appealed to Filipinos to greet the year 2025 with consideration for pets and animals this New Year's Eve. It is common...
Liam Payne’s manager, hotel staff failed ‘vulnerable’ singer before death, judge says
An Argentine judge argued that the manager of former One Direction singer Liam Payne and employees of the hotel where he was staying failed the...
Quotes: World leaders react to former US President Jimmy Carter’s death
World leaders and U.S. politicians reacted to news that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who as president brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later...
South Korea court issues arrest warrant for President Yoon
SEOUL — A South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been impeached and suspended from power...
‘Ninong and ninang duties’: Atong Ang, Sunshine Cruz spotted at wedding
"Ninong and ninang duties." Businessman Atong Ang was spotted attending a wedding with his girlfriend, Sunshine Cruz. On Saturday, December 28, Facebook user Kate Villalon posted pictures...
Rizal Day must-nots: Activities prohibited on Jose Rizal’s death anniversary
Did you know that certain activities are banned on Rizal Day? Every year, the 30th of December is commemorated by Filipinos as a regular holiday. It...