Brussels seeks UNESCO heritage mark for puppetry, flower carpet
BRUSSELS — Brussels is looking to protect two of its historical traditions: rod puppetry and a 1,680-square-metre flower carpet rolled out every second year in front...
Imus diocese to host first Nat’l Vocation Festival
The Diocese of Imus, south of Manila, will host the inaugural national festival to promote vocations in the country. Scheduled on April 27 at the...
The total solar eclipse is a cosmic spectacle well worth the hype
Eclipse fever has gripped North America, where many people are talking, worrying — and obsessing — about the April 8 total solar eclipse. The eclipse...
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ transmits joy, honors legends and challenges a segregated industry
The release of Beyoncé’s latest album, Cowboy Carter, was a much awaited event for a lot of us. There was much anticipation about this...
Thailand records 9.4 million tourists in first 3 months, $12.4 billion in spending, government...
Thailand recorded 9.4 million foreign tourists in the first three months of this year, who contributed an estimated 454.6 billion baht ($12.4 billion) to...
US, Japan, Australia and Philippines to hold South China Sea exercises
The countries support freedom of navigation -joint statement
Five warships to join maritime exercises -defense ministry
Philippines, China in a recent diplomatic spats MANILA — Defense...
Caritas PH voices concern over plan to scrap Masungi Georeserve deal
Caritas Philippines, the Catholic Church’s social action and advocacy arm, has raised concerns about a plan to cancel the agreement that established the Masungi...
Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea encounter
MANILA/SHANGHAI — The Philippines and China traded accusations on Saturday over an encounter in disputed waters of the South China Sea, in an escalating row over...
World-renowned diving spots where Pinoys can literally chill this warm season
The sweltering heat nowadays calls for a serious dip in the waters for a cool-off. Adventurers and thrill-seekers can take advantage of the heat of...
‘Enrolled into Eugene Domingo studies’: ‘Mother Uge’s’ works remembered
Actress Eugene "Mother Uge" Domingo is an institution in Philippine showbiz, no less. As a prolific comedienne, her body of work showcases some of the...
‘New favorite’: Fast food chain’s ChocNut drink delights Pinoys
"New favorite." Filipinos shared their excitement after a fast food chain announced that its latest chilled offerings for the public this warm and dry season. McDonald's Philippines...
WATCH: Why Dilaw wants fellow Filipino bands to play Valorant
Filipino rock band Dilaw is encouraging their fellow bands to also venture into playing Riot Games' Valorant. In an interview during the launch of...
MMDA draws flak for policy on ambulance entry in EDSA busway
Filipinos stressed the importance of emergency vehicles after the Metro Manila Development Authority banned them from plying the EDSA busway even if they are...
Cooperation with South Korea, Philippines important for regional security, says Japan’s Kishida
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday he wanted to cooperate with neighbors South Korea and the Philippines and even engage with North...
Negros Occidental church closes after desecration
A Catholic parish church in Negros Occidental province was temporarily closed after it was “desecrated” on Wednesday. Bishop Louie Galbines of the Kabankalan diocese said...