Pinoy bishop assumes leadership of Rarotonga diocese
Filipino bishop Reynaldo Getalado has assumed the leadership of the Diocese of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands on Sunday (Monday in the Philippines). Getalado succeeded...
‘End of an era?’: Pinoys saddened over MTV News’ closure
Is it the end of an era for MTV? The journalism arm of Music Television (MTV) removed two decades' worth of new archives on the...
Asian stocks gain on US rate outlook; currencies tepid
Indonesian inflation eases in June
S.Korean won declines 0.4% during longer trading hours
Investors eye raft of inflation prints due this week Most Asian...
‘Lowkey quarrying?’: Content creator’s beach sand collection draws flak
An online post about taking home sands from Philippine beaches opened conversations about preservation of sands in tourist destinations. A Reddit user on Saturday shared...
Don’t forget Tiananmen, Taiwan singer tells prestigious music awards
TAIPEI — Taiwanese singer and activist Panai called on Saturday at one of the most prestigious entertainment events in the Chinese-speaking world for people not to...
Caceres archbishop receives pallium from Pope Francis
Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon of Caceres joined 41 other archbishops appointed over the past year who received pallium from Pope Francis on Saturday. The pope...
Philippines’ dependency on coal-fired power surpasses China, Indonesia
SINGAPORE — The Philippines surpassed Indonesia and China to break into the world's top ten economies most dependent on coal-fired power, data from energy think tank...
Ex-president Duterte’s senate election bid poses threat to former ally Marcos
MANILA — The Philippines' dominant Marcos and Duterte political dynasties, uneasy allies for two years, are gearing up for an election showdown that could upset policy...
Bishops’ plenary assembly to take place in CDO
The country’s Catholic bishops will meet in the southern city of Cagayan de Oro for their 128th plenary assembly next week. This will be the...
At UK’s Glastonbury festival: Music, sunshine and a call to vote
GLASTONBURY, England— Amid the thump of reggae beats from a stage nearby, the leafy scent of cannabis in the air and the warmth of sunshine...
‘Begging Jesus’ statue installed at Baclaran Church
A sculpture depicting Jesus as a homeless beggar has been installed in the compound of the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help,...
‘Rust’ armorer says state withheld evidence, requests release from prison
Lawyers for Hannah Gutierrez, the chief weapons handler for the Western movie "Rust," said in a Thursday court filing that prosecutors withheld evidence that...
‘Thank you’ messages pour in as Sofitel, Spiral Manila bid goodbye
Patrons of the 51-year-old Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City expressed gratitude to the luxury hotel ahead of its closure on July 1. In a Facebook...
Airbus nears initial deal with Cebu Pacific for 70 jets, sources say
PARIS/MANILA — Airbus AIR.PA is closing in on a preliminary deal with Philippine budget airline Cebu Air CEB.PS for dozens of narrow-body jets to be announced in the coming days,...
Biden-Trump debate draws over 51 million TV viewers
NEW YORK — Over 51 million TV viewers tuned in to watch Thursday's U.S. presidential debate between Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump, according to final Nielsen data.
READ: Takeaways from the Biden-Trump presidential debate The number is...