TikTok and showbiz couples: Multiple choices for questions related to Virgin Mary earn buzz
Photos of multiple choice questions flashed during a youth activity of a parish in Sorsogon drew attention from online Filipinos. The Facebook page of the Our...
Philippines says Beijing’s words not matching actions in South China Sea
MANILA — China must avoid actions that would endanger sailors and vessels in the South China Sea, the Philippine foreign ministry said on Wednesday, adding peace...
Iloilo archbishop blames corruption, power abuse for spread of illegal POGOs
Corruption and misuse of power are causing more illegal offshore gambling in the country, a church official said. Archbishop Jose Lazo of Jaro pointed out...
PAWS calls for donation for pets abandoned in raided POGO hub
A non-profit animal organization is seeking assistance for rescued animals from an abandoned Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) hub raided in Porac, Pampanga. The Philippine...
Sara Duterte resigns as education chief
MANILA — Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte has resigned from her position as education minister and vice-chair of an anti-insurgency task force, the presidential office said...
Philippines denounces China’s ‘illegal, aggressive’ actions in South China Sea
MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday said it denounced what it described as China's "illegal and aggressive" actions in the disputed South China...
Pope Francis: The seeds of the Gospel take time to bloom
VATICAN— In Pope Francis’ reflection on Sunday’s Gospel, the pope encouraged people to trust that God the Father often works in hidden ways under...
Old birthday posts for Alice Guo resurface amid questions on real identity
Facebook posts of old birthday greetings for suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo resurfaced online as her real identity have been place under public...
New on the menu: Garlic-fied bistro returns with tastier dishes
Calling all garlic lovers! A Filipino-Western restaurant, famous for its garlic-infused meals, Krazy Garlik, is back in Manila. From its former whimsical style, it now...
Factbox: Paramount deal talks turn the spotlight on top Hollywood studios
Media heiress Shari Redstone abruptly ended talks with David Ellison-led Skydance Media on Tuesday, killing the potential sale of a controlling stake in Paramount Global PARA.O to the...
US FDA approves Merck’s pneumococcal vaccine for adults
Merck MRK.N said on Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved its next-generation vaccine to protect adults against the pneumococcal disease.
The disease can lead...
Justin Timberlake arrested for drunken driving in the Hamptons
Pop singer Justin Timberlake was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after failing to obey a stop sign and twice veering from his lanein...
New coalition launched to campaign vs divorce
A coalition of family and life organizations, along with similar movements, plans to persuade lawmakers to protect the sanctity of marriage. A Monday statement announcing...
Philippines says sailor sustained serious injury in South China Sea collision
MANILA — A Philippine navy sailor suffered "serious injury" after what the country's military called on Tuesday "intentional-high speed ramming" by the Chinese coast guard during...
‘Think before you click’: Public reminded amid viral made-up motorcycle rider ‘robbery’
"Always think before you click," beauty queen Pia Wurtzbach was quoted as saying during her reign as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2015. Some online users reminded fellow...