5 ways to avoid weight gain and save money on food this Christmas
As Christmas approaches, so does the challenge of healthy eating and maintaining weight-related goals. The season’s many social gatherings can easily tempt us to...
Manila archbishop: Christmas is time for being grateful — and sharing it
Christmas is a time to reflect on God’s love for us and share these blessings to others, especially those in need, the archbishop of...
What are the origins of Santa Claus?
We’re all familiar with the jolly, white-haired and bearded overweight man who sneaks down chimneys on Christmas Eve delivering presents to children. But where...
Japanese cardinal reveals Vatican probe into ‘miracles’ for Blessed Takayama Ukon’s sainthood
A Japanese cardinal disclosed on Thursday in Manila that the Vatican has been investigating ‘miracles’ that could lead to the canonization of a 17th-century...
The science of gift wrapping explains why sloppy is better
They say appearances can be deceiving. In the case of gift giving, they might be right. Consumers in the U.S. spend billions of dollars a...
Fighting rages in northern Gaza; Biden speaks with Netanyahu
Biden discusses Israel, Gaza with Netanyahu, White House says
Israel says 146 soldiers killed since ground invasion began
'We shall press ahead, for every fallen soldier, too....
CBCP endorses Vatican document allowing pastoral blessings for same-sex couples
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has released an advisory endorsing the Vatican document allowing pastoral blessings for couples in same-sex relationships...
Volcano eruption dashes Iceland families’ Christmas hopes
REYKJAVIK — Families from the Icelandic town of Grindavik won't be going home for Christmas this year even after the tremors from this week's volcano eruption died down...
Holiday travel peaks in Europe despite security warnings
LONDON/MUNICH — Travel within Europe in the busy holiday season is exceeding 2022 levels, despite security warnings from authorities around Europe as consumers remain determined to enjoy holidays, prolonging the...
How to keep your physical and mental health on track during the holidays
With the festive season upon us, many people will be gathering with family and friends, whether it’s a workplace party, a friend’s get-together or...
Woman killed by falling Christmas tree on Belgian market square
BRUSSELS —A woman was killed and two people were injured by a large Christmas tree that fell over during stormy weather in the Belgian city of Oudenaarde,...
‘Wala dapat maiiwan’: Jeepney driver daughter joins petition vs jeepney phaseout
The daughter of a jeepney driver joined their fight once again, this time, in opposing the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). Mae Diane...
Philippines poverty rate in H1 2023 at 22.4%
MANILA (Updated Dec. 24, 2023 12:55 p.m.) —The Philippines' poverty rate dropped to 22.4% or 25.24 million people in the first half of 2023, the government's statistics agency...
Macoy Dubs amuses Pinoys with pouting faces in gov’t-issued IDs
Content creator Macoy Dubs amused Filipinos when he posted two government-issued cards and a digital version of his national ID with pictures that featured...
‘It’s the farthest’: Tonet Jadaone heartbroken over ‘The Missing’ Oscars snub
Antoinette Jadaone expressed sadness after learning that the local independent film "The Missing" failed to make it to the Oscars 2024 shortlist. Carl Joseph Papa's...