Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Luzon, Philippines, GFZ says
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Luzon, Philippines on Thursday German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 192 km...
‘Stay strong’: Prayers pour in for Miranda family after Chito confirms arrest of wife...
Messages of sympathy and support were sent to Parokya ni Edgar vocalist Chito Miranda following his Instagram post on Wednesday, November 27, about the...
EDSA Shrine rector calls for ‘proper decorum’ amid gathering of Duterte supporters
The rector of the EDSA Shrine reminded the public to observe proper decorum in the place of worship amid a gathering of Vice President...
Philippines’ budget surplus at P6.3 billion in October
MANILA — The Philippine government posted a P6.3 billion ($107 million) budget surplus PHBUD=ECI in October, the Bureau of the Treasury said on Wednesday.
It brought the year-to-date budget...
Manila archbishop calls for prayer, sobriety amid rising political tensions
A top Catholic Church official on Wednesday called for prayer and sobriety amid what he described as a “brewing political storm” in the Philippines. Cardinal...
Bishop urges Catholic educators to embrace synodality in schools
A Filipino synod father has called on the Catholic education community to embrace synodality as a way of life in schools and universities. At a...
Philippine peso inches higher among subdued Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0200 GMT. Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
152.540
153.1
+0.37 Sing dlr
1.346
1.3465
+0.02 Taiwan dlr
32.530
32.51
-0.06 Korean won
1396.500
1396.1
-0.03 Baht
34.675
34.725
+0.14 Peso
58.830
58.92
+0.15 Rupiah
15925.000
15925
- Rupee
84.328
84.3275
0.00 Ringgit
4.456
4.455
-0.02 Yuan
7.255
7.2503
-0.06 Change so far in...
PNP files formal complaint against VP Duterte
MANILA (Updated 3:26 p.m.) — Philippine Police said on Wednesday they had filed a formal complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte and several of her...
‘Moana 2’ rides musical wave of Pacific culture and creativity
Moana 2 celebrates Pan Pacific, Pan Polynesian culture
Film expected to earn $145 million over Thanksgiving weekend
New music by Grammy-winning duo Barlow...
Pinoys revisit Marcos-Duterte’s campaign photo amid Sara’s ‘kill’ comments
A photo of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte during the 2022 national elections campaign period gained traction anew following the...
Antipolo diocese seeks ‘nat’l cultural treasure’ status of 3 churches
The Diocese of Antipolo in Rizal province has asked the government’s cultural arm to declare its three historic churches as “national cultural treasures.” In three...
World’s oldest man dies aged 112 in England
LONDON — John Tinniswood, an Englishman born the same year the Titanic sank and who survived two world wars and two global pandemics, has died aged...
Paul Mescal steps into the Ancient Roman arena in sequel ‘Gladiator II’
LONDON — Irish actor Paul Mescal follows in Oscar winner Russell Crowe's sandals to fight in the Colosseum in "Gladiator II", the highly anticipated sequel to...
ADB approves $500 million loan for Philippines’ climate change efforts
MANILA — The Asian Development Bank has approved a $500 million loan to support the Philippines' efforts to tackle climate change, it said on Tuesday.
The loan...
Churches to observe ‘Red Wednesday’ in solidarity with persecuted Christians
Many churches and Catholic institutions across the country are expected to be lit in red on Wednesday, Nov. 27, as a display of solidarity...