CBCP head: ‘Authentic tradition’ needed, but Church needs to confront change
ROME— Cardinal-designate Pablo Virgilio David said the Synod on Synodality wrapped up its work with delegates being able to listen to each other despite...
Explainer: What is ‘Taiwan independence’ and is Taiwan already independent?
TAIPEI — Chinese President Xi Jinping asked U.S. President Joe Biden last year to toughen the language the United States uses when discussing its position on Taiwanese...
TikTok Shop bans over 5 million products due to property rights violations
More than 5 million products were restricted from going live on TikTok Shop due to its potential intellectual property rights (IPR) infringements, based on...
Down Syndrome Awareness: Book on PWD inclusion, neurodiversity launched
A community learning hub and a volunteer organization have launched a book series that follows a child with Down syndrome and her journey to...
With coral reefs in jeopardy, UN emergency meeting seeks to raise money to aid...
CALI, Colombia — The United Nations and coastal countries warned on Wednesday that the world's coral reefs are being devastated by the effects of warming oceans and urged...
Pope Francis prays in cemetery for unborn children on All Souls’ Day
ROME— Pope Francis marked All Souls’ Day with a Mass at a Roman cemetery on Saturday, making a special visit to the “Garden of...
IV of Spades fans gush over ‘Come Inside of My Heart’ international success on...
IV of Spades’ four-year-old track "Come Inside of My Heart" resurfaced online at a wildfire rate across the globe. It first entered TikTok’s Billboard Top...
Boy George explores fame in new art collection depicting music stars
LONDON — British singer-songwriter Boy George explores celebrities' relationship with stardom in a new art collection launching on Friday last week.
George has depicted music stars David...
World’s largest captive crocodile Cassius dies in Australia
SYDNEY — A 5.48 meter (18 ft) Australian crocodile that held the world record as the largest crocodile in captivity has died, a wildlife sanctuary said...
‘Strong expectations’ for Pope Francis’ visit to Vietnam — bishop
ROME— For a country that has never been visited by a pope, hopes that Pope Francis will visit Vietnam are “far greater,” according to...
Filipino eToro users face investment dilemma as platform exits Philippines
Online trading platform eToro recently announced it will be closing operations in the Philippines, leaving many Filipino investors uncertain about the future of their...
iPhone seen to remain as top-selling mobile brand in Philippines in 2024
Apple iPhone was seen to remain as the top-selling mobile brand of a financial consumer company in 2024, according to its report. Consumer banking company...
Indonesia bans sales of Google phones days after blocking Apple’s iPhone 16
JAKARTA — Indonesia said it has banned sales of smartphones made by Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google due to rules requiring the use of locally manufactured...
Silent disease: Adults in 30s at risk of developing fatty liver
Adults in their 30s are at risk of developing metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) due to metabolic changes in the body, according to health...
Taiwan clears up as remnant of Typhoon Kong-rey brushes Chinese coast
TAIPEI — Taiwan cleared up and offices and financial markets re-opened on Friday after the powerful Typhoon Kong-rey swept through the island causing two...