Cartoon art? Movie set? Clean facade of Malate Church catches attention
A more refined appearance of the Malate Church's facade caught the attention of a local community on a forum website. Reddit user "PainterImpossible368" shared pictures...
‘Sacraments cannot be equated with money,’ Zambo archbishop says at Chrism Mass
The sacraments belong to God and must not have a price tag attached to them, a Catholic archbishop said. Archbishop Julius Tonel of Zamboanga said...
Baltimore bridge collapse: A bridge engineer explains what happened, and what needs to change
When the container ship MV Dali, 300 meters long and massing around 100,000 tons, lost power and slammed into one of the support piers...
Melai Cantiveros bares ‘breast lump miracle’ in ‘Seven Last Words’ testimony
Actress, TV host and comedienne Melai Cantiveros on Friday revealed that she overcame “breast lump” scare in a testimony delivered on Good Friday. Melai was among...
Pope Francis washes the feet of inmates at women’s prison in Rome
ROME— Pope Francis on Thursday washed the feet of 12 prisoners at a prison facility in Rome, with the pontiff continuing a regular tradition...
Thai scientists breed coral in labs to restore degraded reefs
OFF MAN NAI ISLAND, Thailand — On a starry night, four Thai marine biologists scuba dived through shallow waters off an island in the country's south as billions...
Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ leaves jaws dropped among Chinese viewers
BEIJING — A Netflix adaptation of a Chinese science-fiction classic "The Three-Body Problem" found a large audience in China on the first day of its release...
Priesthood is not monopolized but shared, bishop says at Chrism Mass
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David told priests at Thursday’s Chrism Mass at the Kalookan Cathedral that they did not receive ordination to monopolize the priesthood. “It...
Philippines ups stakes in China row, vows countermeasures to coastguard ‘attacks’
Marcos says measures will be deliberate and reasonable
China accuses Philippines of 'treachery'
U.S defense secretary says ties with Manila 'ironclad' MANILA/BEIJING — The Philippines will implement countermeasures against "illegal,...
Marcos vows countermeasures in response to Chinese ‘attacks’
MANILA — The Philippines will implement countermeasures proportionate and reasonable against "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks" by China's coastguard and maritime militia in the South China Sea,...
New eats: Convenience store’s Japanese and Korean snacks
Convenience store 7-Eleven teamed up with luncheon meat brand Spam to introduce go-to snacks with Japanese and Korean twists. This month, the convenience store launched...
Who’s who: Winners of 1st Puregold Cinepanalo
The inaugural advocacy-driven film festival Puregold CinePanalo officially concluded this month. READ: Lights, Camera, Panalo: Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival introduces finalist directors | CinePanalo: The latest film festival...
Bird flu: What is it, how does it spread and how can we protect...
There has been an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital. The viral disease, also called avian influenza, killed 441 chickens...
U.S. defense chief reaffirms support for Philippines, chides ‘dangerous’ Chinese conduct
MANILA — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has reaffirmed Washington's commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines and criticized as "dangerous" China's use of water...
‘World tour next?’: Pia Wurtzbach’s iconic wax figure now in Singapore
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach’s twin, her very own wax figure, just arrived in Singapore over the weekend. From Hong Kong, Pia’s wax figure, she...