Thai scientists breed coral in labs to restore degraded reefs
OFF MAN NAI ISLAND, Thailand — On a starry night, four Thai marine biologists scuba dived through shallow waters off an island in the country's south as billions...
Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ leaves jaws dropped among Chinese viewers
BEIJING — A Netflix adaptation of a Chinese science-fiction classic "The Three-Body Problem" found a large audience in China on the first day of its release...
Priesthood is not monopolized but shared, bishop says at Chrism Mass
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David told priests at Thursday’s Chrism Mass at the Kalookan Cathedral that they did not receive ordination to monopolize the priesthood. “It...
Philippines ups stakes in China row, vows countermeasures to coastguard ‘attacks’
Marcos says measures will be deliberate and reasonable
China accuses Philippines of 'treachery'
U.S defense secretary says ties with Manila 'ironclad' MANILA/BEIJING — The Philippines will implement countermeasures against "illegal,...
Marcos vows countermeasures in response to Chinese ‘attacks’
MANILA — The Philippines will implement countermeasures proportionate and reasonable against "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks" by China's coastguard and maritime militia in the South China Sea,...
New eats: Convenience store’s Japanese and Korean snacks
Convenience store 7-Eleven teamed up with luncheon meat brand Spam to introduce go-to snacks with Japanese and Korean twists. This month, the convenience store launched...
Who’s who: Winners of 1st Puregold Cinepanalo
The inaugural advocacy-driven film festival Puregold CinePanalo officially concluded this month. READ: Lights, Camera, Panalo: Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival introduces finalist directors | CinePanalo: The latest film festival...
Bird flu: What is it, how does it spread and how can we protect...
There has been an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital. The viral disease, also called avian influenza, killed 441 chickens...
U.S. defense chief reaffirms support for Philippines, chides ‘dangerous’ Chinese conduct
MANILA — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has reaffirmed Washington's commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines and criticized as "dangerous" China's use of water...
‘World tour next?’: Pia Wurtzbach’s iconic wax figure now in Singapore
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach’s twin, her very own wax figure, just arrived in Singapore over the weekend. From Hong Kong, Pia’s wax figure, she...
An annual pilgrimage during Holy Week brings thousands of believers to Santuario de Chimayó...
For decades, the people of northern New Mexico have marked the Christian observance of Good Friday with a walking pilgrimage to the Santuario de...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer says rapper subject to ‘witch hunt’
LOS ANGELES — A lawyer for music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs said Tuesday the rapper was being targeted by a "witch hunt" after civil lawsuits accused...
Pope appears in better health ahead of busy Easter schedule
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, whose frail health has been a growing source of concern in recent weeks, appeared in better shape on Wednesday ahead of...
Where to stream these MMFF 2023 entries legally
Several entries of the Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 are arriving on streaming platforms this year. RELATED: ‘Patronize our very own’: Pinoys delighted over extended MMFF...
Holi: What the clouds of color in the Hindu festival mean
Holi is one of the most vibrant and fun festivals in the Hindu calendar. It’s practiced across India (though mainly in the north), Nepal...