Bishops back ’10 million solar rooftops challenge
Philippines’ Catholic bishops are supporting a renewable energy campaign to install 10 million solar rooftops across the country. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines...
‘Bzzzzzzz’: Ely Buendia shares hotel lobby encounter with man using expression
Eraserheads frontman Ely Buendia amused Filipinos when he shared an encounter with an individual at a hotel lobby during their "Ang Huling El Bimbo"...
‘Super Typhoon Lakas’ post flagged as fake, misleading
Weather watchers denied claims of a super typhoon as strong as "Yolanda" that may hit the Philippines this month. Weather enthusiast Matthew Cuyugan said that...
Catholic communicators to tackle AI
Artificial intelligence will be a focal point when Catholic communicators from across the country gather for a four-day convention next month. The 7th National Catholic...
Philippines posts $155 million balance of payment deficit in June
MANILA — The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) position in June was a deficit of $155 million, compared with a surplus of $2 billion in May, the central bank said...
‘The Filipinos are just doing it right’: Denise Julia’s ‘Sugar n’ Spice’ earns foreign...
R&B singer Denise Julia received recognition from some international fans on X (formerly Twitter) for her single. Online user and fan of the girl group...
Philippine Belle confirms subsidiary applied for new gaming license
MANILA — Philippine leisure and property firm Belle Corp BEL.PS confirmed through a stock market disclosure on Thursday that it has applied for a new gaming license from...
‘Kamote driver’: Pickup truck driver draws flak for risky parking maneuver
A pickup truck driver earned criticisms for his/her careless parking move. Motoring publication VISOR on Tuesday posted footage taken from a dashboard camera that recorded...
Archbishop asks prayers to protect marriages amid divorce push in PH
A Catholic archbishop opened a gathering of youth ministers with an appeal for prayers to protect marriages and families amid efforts to legalize divorce...
Italy carrier strike group joins Australia war games, will visit Philippines
DARWIN, Australia — An Italian carrier strike group on its first deployment to the Indo-Pacific region will sail through the South China Sea to the Philippines...
‘Kudasai craze’: Pinoys flock TikTok star Devin Halbal’s MOA fan meet
“Mabuhay kudasai!” TikTok creator Devin Halbal thanked her Filipino fans for coming to her recent meet-and-greet event at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay...
Vietnam files UN claim to extended continental shelf in South China Sea
HANOI — Vietnam has filed a claim with the United Nations for an extended continental shelf (ECS) in the South China Sea, a month after...
Denise Julia, Thuy announce collab song ‘Twin Flame’
P-pop singer Denise Julia surprised listeners with a collaboration with Vietnamese-American singer Thuy. Their first song together titled “Twin Flame” is set for release on...
CBCP elevates ecology ‘desk’ to ‘ministry’
The country’s Catholic bishops have decided to upgrade their diocesan ecology desks to a full ministry focused on ‘integral ecology’, making the care for...
Philippines SM Investments plans casino-resort north of Manila, sources say
MANILA — The Philippines' most valuable company, SM Investments Corp, is planning to invest at least $300 million in an integrated casino and resort north of...