How to maintain a healthy gut microbiome in 2024
We all know by now that the pillars of a healthy lifestyle are regular exercise, eating enough fruit and vegetables, a good night’s sleep...
Palawan bishop to faithful: Reject latest ‘people’s initiative’ campaign
Without mincing words, a Catholic bishop has called on his flock to reject a signature campaign for Charter change through people’s initiative. Bishop Broderick Pabillo...
Marcos gives cautious economic outlook, cites El Nino, geopolitical risks
MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Friday painted a cautious outlook for his country's economy given risks stemming from geopolitical tensions and El Nino...
Ukraine risks becoming ‘forgotten war’, Pope Francis says
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is concerned that international attention is shifting away from the nearly two-year-old Russian war against Ukraine, the Ukrainian eastern-rite Catholic Church said on...
Can you really be allergic to alcohol?
Some people get allergy-like symptoms when drinking alcohol, but can you really be allergic to alcohol? Alcohol allergies are rare, with documented cases primarily involving...
Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks accept honorary Oscars at Hollywood gala
LOS ANGELES — Actor Angela Bassett was celebrated for a lifetime of memorable roles from Tina Turner to the queen of Wakanda as Hollywood's film academy...
Bishop Lunas laid to rest in Pagadian
Bishop Ronald “Bong” Lunas of Pagadian was remembered as a “holy man for others” at his funeral Mass Thursday in a packed Santo Niño...
German foreign minister, in Philippines, raps China’s ‘risky manuevers’ in South China Sea
MANILA — Germany's foreign minister criticized the Chinese coastguard's activities in the South China Sea, including its use of lasers and water cannon, during a visit...
Philippines confirms Recto appointed new finance secretary
MANILA — Philippine congressman Ralph Recto will take an oath of office on Friday as the country's new finance minister, Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil told...
69-year-old Miss Universe Philippines-QC aspirant thankful for support in pageant bid
A senior citizen fashion designer expressed her gratitude after receiving support from Filipinos as she aspires to represent Quezon City in the upcoming Miss...
FACTBOX: E-cigarettes around the world
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments to treat e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, similarly to tobacco and ban all flavors. That could spell trouble for...
‘Abuloy po kay Mokang’: ‘Batang Quiapo’-related signage spotted during Traslacion
A youth council official in Manila chanced upon a signage that referenced the death of a popular character in the primetime action teleserye "Batang...
‘Thirst trap’ and ‘edgelord’ were recently added to the dictionary – so why hasn’t...
A student in my graduate seminar recently mentioned seeing her “niblings” at Thanksgiving. Some of the students in my class were clearly familiar with...
Marcos names Recto as new DOF chief — media
MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has appointed congressman Ralph Recto as his finance minister, GMA News reported on Thursday, quoting the lawmaker's wife.
Recto would...
Lawmakers criticize television ad as bid to revise history
MANILA — Philippine opposition lawmakers and rights activists have criticized a television advertisement as an effort to whitewash history after it blamed the country's economic woes...