‘An emotional moment’: Robredo reunites with De Lima in Naga City
"Bicolanas reunited." Former Vice President Leni Robredo expressed this on her Instagram post about her reunion with former senator Leila De Lima, who was released...
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake shakes Mindanao
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake rattled the Mindanao region on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.
Phivolcs said the quake occured at 4:14 p.m....
Miss Universe 2023 nat’l costume standouts: Nicaragua’s black bird, El Salvador’s volcanic empowerment
"Nicaragua" and "El Salvador" trended on the X (formerly Twitter) platform as their representatives showcased their respective national costumes on the 72nd Miss Universe...
Rio’s Christ the Redeemer welcomes Taylor Swift to Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO — The world's most famous statue of Jesus Christ, the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, welcomed superstar Taylor Swift...
Vietnam ramps up South China Sea island expansion, researchers say
HANOI — Vietnam has been ramping up its dredging and landfill work in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, creating another 330 acres of...
Philippine government committed to temper inflation — Marcos
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday that the government is committed to bringing down inflation and maintaining overall price stability.
The government will pursue...
Vatican calls for ‘coordinated strategy’ as more Filipinos join Masonic lodges
The Vatican’s doctrinal body has urged the Philippine bishops to adopt a ‘coordinated strategy’ against the growing number of Filipino Catholics joining Masonic lodges. Cardinal...
Philippines mentioned in Miss Universe Organization’s message as Paula Shugart exits
Pageant-loving Philippines got a mention in a statement from the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) announcing its president's end of tenure after more than 20...
JuanHand partners with SeaBank to pioneer Loans Channeling Financing in the Philippines
The rise of the FinTech industry paved the way to easier financial access, addressing the need for financial inclusion. JuanHand, a leading online lending...
US, Philippines sign landmark nuclear deal
MANILA (Updated 12:51 p.m.) — The United States and the Philippines on Friday signed a landmark deal that would allow Washington to export nuclear technology and material...
Miss Universe 2023: How to help Michelle Dee win ‘Best National Costume’ award
Filipinos can help Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee win the Best in National Costume at the world's most prestigious beauty pageant. For her attire,...
Introducing Capt. Michelle Dee! How Philippines’ plane-like Miss Universe nat’l costume came to life
Philippine bet Michelle Dee transformed into a sergeant of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) in her national costume for the 72nd Miss Universe competition. RELATED: Pageant...
Queens for a queen: Beauty queens shower Michelle Dee’s Instagram posts with love
Some Pinay beauty queens showered the Instagram posts of Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee with supportive comments as she competes for the country's...
Philippines’ Michelle Dee, Peru’s Camila Escribens display ‘sisterhood’ at Miss Universe prelims
Philippines' Michelle Dee and Miss Universe Peru Camila Escribens were spotted having fun backstage during the prestigious pageant's preliminary competition. Telemundo, an American Spanish-language channel,...
Marcos, China’s Xi to discuss tensions, way forward in South China Sea
MANILA — Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Friday he will meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the sidelines of the APEC Summit...