‘Nakaka-proud’: Finnish duo performs OPM hit ‘Mundo’ in Helsinki
An OPM (Original Pilipino Music) song was performed by a Finnish musician duo, as captured by a Filipino. TikTok user Genesis (@genesisivan42), a Pinoy based...
Themes of peace and human dignity have been central to Pope Leo as he...
When he was elected pope on May 8, 2025, Robert Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV, greeted the crowd with Christ’s words to...
‘Laro si accla!’: MUPH Muntinlupa bet amuses Pinoys with candid pageant moments
Miss Universe Philippines Muntinlupa 2026 bet Adella-Mae Marshall amused social media users with clips of her moments during the national pageant.
An online user on...
Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving in DUI case
Spears was arrested by California Highway Patrol for erratic driving
Plea deal requires continued counseling, rehab, lowers probation
Spears, not required to attend...
‘No more voices to keep you company’: Home Radio shift sparks concern over loss...
FM station 97.9 Home Radio has removed its live DJs (disc jockeys) after switching to a "new format," raising concerns among some Filipinos. DJ Chris, one of...
Philippine annual inflation at 7.2% in April, highest in three years
MANILA (Updated 1:04 p.m.) — Philippine annual inflation accelerated to a three-year high in April, as a surge in fuel prices triggered by the Middle...
What alternatives do Gulf states have to the Strait of Hormuz?
Two months into the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz is still mostly shut. Vessel traffic is running at a fraction of pre-war...
Priest backs out of bishop role ahead of May ordination
A Catholic priest appointed to become bishop of Tagbilaran has announced he will not take up the post, citing personal limitations and discernment. Fr. Gerardo...
‘Sakura Vows’: Ragnarok Origin Classic update focuses on social gameplay over stat boosts
A new update to Ragnarok Origin Classic is putting social gameplay ahead of traditional monetization features, as its developers introduce a marriage system that...
Stars arrive for Met Gala as protesters target Jeff Bezos
NEW YORK — Celebrities including singers Sam Smith and Doja Cat and actress Nicole Kidman made their entrances Monday at the Met Gala, the fashion world's...
Legazpi diocese launches urgent aid drive as Mayon unrest displaces thousands
LEGAZPI City— The Catholic diocese in Albay province launched an urgent relief appeal Monday after Mayon Volcano’s eruption displaced thousands of families and blanketed...
AI surprise: Son brings mom’s old photos to life for her 60th birthday
A son used artificial intelligence (AI) to turn his mother's old photos into a film as a gift for her 60th birthday. An online user...
Sweet Dreams: Seoul holds ‘Power Nap Contest’ in sleep-deprived South Korea
SEOUL — Under hazy spring sunshine on Saturday, hundreds of young Seoulites turned up at a park by the Han River at the invitation of the...
No passport, no problem: Local escapes for a summer break
As the summer travel season heats up, more Filipinos are choosing to explore destinations closer to home, with staycations and domestic trips continuing to...
Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Eastern Samar
An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck the Samar region of the Philippines on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
The quake was at a...