‘Pinagpala si Father’: Quips circulate as Filipinos rediscover old photo of Cardinal Advincula
An old picture of Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula attending a groundbreaking ceremony of a chapel in a seminary at Makati earned witty comments...
Are private conversations truly private? A cybersecurity expert explains how end-to-end encryption protects you
Imagine opening your front door wide and inviting the world to listen in on your most private conversations. Unthinkable, right? Yet, in the digital...
South Korea has ‘grave concerns’ over China using water cannons against Philippine ships
SEOUL — South Korea's foreign ministry on Tuesday expressed "grave concerns" over China's recent use of water cannons against Philippine ships, saying it stokes tension...
‘Mula sa Bolt’: Flight passenger amused by translated album descriptions inside plane
"Kalokohan." "Basagin ang aking kaluluwa." These are just some of the translated album descriptions that a flight passenger noticed on his first time flying a...
Explainer: US lawsuit against Apple could make iPhone experience more consumer-friendly
WASHINGTON — The U.S. has filed a lawsuit against Apple with the aim of increasing competition for the iPhone and giving a leg up to smaller...
India seeks cooperation with Philippines including in defense and security, foreign minister says
MANILA — India supports the Philippines upholding its sovereignty and hopes to find new areas of cooperation including in defense and security, its foreign minister...
PSA: Traffic routes, parking rates, attraction schedules in Intramuros for Holy Week
As the Holy Days approach, the Walled City in Manila typically draws visitors from various backgrounds, ranging from pilgrims to casual tourists. With this in...
From Taylor Sheesh to The Smyths: why tribute acts can no longer be considered...
The tribute music scene has evolved time and again since it first emerged more than 60 years ago. Beginning with Elvis impersonators, tribute acts garnered...
Tokyo, Tokyo, make me a match! Metropolis hopes AI app will spur marriages
TOKYO — On an overcast day in Tokyo this week, three dozen men and women strolled through a botanical garden in groups of four, making...
Pope Francis skips Palm Sunday homily but continues service
Pope Francis at the last minute skipped reading his homily during a Palm Sunday Mass for tens of thousands of people in St. Peter's Square...
Bishop rules on supposed apparitions of Virgin Mary in Italy
After an investigation by a group of experts, “fervent” prayer, and “attentive discernment,” an Italian bishop has decreed that the alleged apparitions of the...
How women can succeed in different fields, according to these female YouTubers
Six female YouTube content creators shared how fellow women can thrive in various career paths they have chosen. In the third edition of its Women's...
China says relations with Philippines at ‘crossroads’ amid maritime incidents
Tensions over disputed features in Philippines EEZ
Philippines has lodged protest in Beijing
China says it took necessary measures
US has condemned 'dangerous'...
Drug suspect calls himself ‘God in flesh’ during arrest in BGC
A male suspected drug user who was nabbed in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City claimed that the police cannot arrest him since he was a...
For mineral-rich Philippines, green metals rush is a balancing act
Clean energy technologies fuel demand for copper, nickel
Philippines wants to boost output of 'critical minerals'
Green, Indigenous campaigners push for new mining...