What we know about Q fever as Philippines logs 1st case

The Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Animal Industry (DA - BAI) on Friday confirmed the country's first case of Q fever, found in a government-owned...
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‘Two Miss Universe in one frame’: R’Bonney Gabriel bumps into Gloria Diaz while fabric...

Miss Universe meets Miss Universe. Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel chanced upon the Philippines' very first Miss Universe winner, actress Gloria Diaz, when she went...
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National Maritime Council recommends continuing resupply missions to South China Sea shoal

MANILA — A high-level Philippine government council said Friday it has recommended to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to continue resupply missions in a beached naval vessel...
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Business groups make rare statement amid South China Sea tensions

MANILA — Philippine business groups said on Friday they deplored the harassment of the country's military, in comments that come after a recent clash between navy...

Why more Filipinos are entering ‘running era’

Running this year came in vogue among Filipinos regardless of their fitness level. What’s interesting in the increased interest in running is all the various...
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Pinoys condemn video of midnight drag racing along Marcos Highway

A video of two cars reportedly participating in a race along Marcos Highway in Marikina City did not sit well with the online community. A...
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‘Inside Out 2’ introduces Ennui – here’s what the character teaches us about boredom

Animated children’s films have long endeavoured to teach young viewers how to manage their emotions. Disney Pixar’s Inside Out (2015) made this task of...

Who’s who: QC’s ‘LoveLaban 2 Everyone’ Pride event performers

The second edition of Quezon City’s Pride event dubbed “LoveLaban 2 Everyone 2024” is just around the corner, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
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Donald Sutherland, star of ‘M*A*S*H’ and ‘The Hunger Games’, dead at 88

Donald Sutherland, one of Canada's most versatile and gifted actors, who charmed and enthralled audiences in movies such as "M*A*S*H," "Klute," "Ordinary People" and...

Pangasinan priest is new Baguio bishop

Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Rafael Cruz as the new bishop of Baguio. Bishop-elect Cruz, 64, is a priest of the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan, and...
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‘Lunch date with ma’am’: Julia Barretto meets Robredo in Naga while filming

Actress Julia Barretto met the former vice president and Angat Buhay chairperson Leni Robredo for lunch in Naga City, where their "Un/happy For You"...
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Vietnam says willing to talk to Philippines about Manila’s UN maritime claim

HANOI — Vietnam said on Friday it is willing to talk to the Philippines to seek measures that are in line with the interests of...
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Japan has no right to meddle in China-Philippines maritime issues, says Chinese embassy in...

BEIJING — Japan is not a party to the South China Sea issue and has no right to intervene in China-Philippines maritime matters, a spokesperson...

Pinoys ride Alamat’s ‘Maharani’ TikTok trend

There’s a new transition video trend, the “Maharani” edition.  Alamat’s biggest hit song recently joined TikTok’s library of songs used by users in showcasing their makeup...

Student tells Pope Francis to stop using anti-LGBT language

VATICAN CITY — A student pleaded with Pope Francis on Thursday to stop using offensive language against the LGBT community, taking the 87-year-old pontiff to task...