Pope Francis on Mother’s Day: Let us pray also for mothers in heaven
VATICAN— On Mother’s Day, Pope Francis entrusted all mothers to the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking everyone to remember to also pray for all the...
Vice Ganda lauded for raising societal issues in viral ‘Piliin mo ang Pilipinas’ entry
"It's Showtime" host and comedian Vice Ganda once again proved that she is the “Unkabogable” queen of Philippine media with her entry for the “Piliin...
Philippine coast will block China reclamation at disputed shoal, official says
MANILA (Updated 3:08 p.m.) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is committed to sustaining a presence in a disputed area of the South China Sea...
‘Hind’s Hall’ is Macklemore’s bold new pro-Palestine anthem. What might it actually achieve?
Last week American rapper Macklemore released a new track, Hind’s Hall, which has gained a lot of attention because of its explicitly political nature. The...
Factbox: All you need to know about Eurovision 2024
MALMÖ, Sweden — The world's biggest live music event, Eurovision Song Contest, is taking place in Sweden with 37 participating countries.
Roughly 100,000 visitors from 89 countries...
In Nigeria, Prince Harry speaks of ‘brave souls’ losing lives in conflict
ABUJA — Prince Harry spoke in Nigeria on Saturday of the tragic loss of the "brave souls" in the country's military who had lost their lives...
Apple’s ‘crush’ advert annoys people across the generations – that’s why it misfired
There is a fine line between creativity and self-destruction. Apple’s new crush advert, which shows items linked to creative pursuits being pulverized to make...
Britain’s Prince William says wife Kate is ‘doing well’
LONDON — Britain's Prince William said on Friday his wife Kate was "doing well" in a rare public comment about the Princess of Wales as she...
Eight more Chinese cities join Hong Kong solo travel scheme
HONG KONG— Eight more Chinese cities have joined a scheme allowing their residents to travel to Hong Kong on their own, rather than as part...
Timeless: Why ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ is still a must-watch in 2024
The most unforgettable diary remains to be relevant and a new generation of fans can experience the journey of Renee Zellweger as the main...
War games risk stirring up troubled waters as Philippines − emboldened by US −...
U.S. Marines joined Filipino counterparts on May 5, 2024, for a mock battle at a telling location: a small, remote territory just 100 miles...
I’ve been allowed out of my cage, King Charles jokes during visit
LONDON — Britain's King Charles joked he had been "allowed out of his cage" on Thursday as he visited a military training college on his latest...
Auroras dazzle in Latin America as solar storm causes rare displays
MEXICO CITY — The biggest geomagnetic storm in two decades, sparked by solar flares, caused dazzling lights displays in parts of Latin America overnight on Friday,...
Philippines sends ships to disputed atoll where China building ‘artificial island’
MANILA — The Philippines said on Saturday it has deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea, where it accused China of...
Ben&Ben drops ‘Comets’, first single of 2024
Nine-piece OPM band Ben&Ben just released their first official single this year. Titled “Comets”, the multi-awarded band said that it is “about the people in...