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...
This is Pope Leo’s prayer intention for the month of May
VATICAN— Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of May is that everyone might have food. In a video released on X, the Holy...
From streets to shelter: ‘CoMEOWnity’ launched for stray cats
Araneta City has launched “CoMEOWnity,” a citywide initiative aimed at protecting and caring for stray cats, expanding its Pet Pals program to promote animal...
Hits don’t lie: Shakira concert draws 2 million fans in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO — Some 2 million people packed Copacabana Beach on Saturday for a free concert by Shakira, Rio de Janeiro city officials said early...
What to watch in May 2026: New series, films and streaming titles set for...
May 2026 brings a packed slate of entertainment across streaming platforms and cinemas, with returning franchises, new adaptations and original films spanning action, romance,...
China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea
BEIJING — China accused the Philippines of landing personnel on a disputed reef in the South China Sea on Sunday as Manila said it would dispatch...
20,000 stranded seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz face missile fears, exhaustion and isolation
As the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drags on, the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization has sounded the alarm over a related humanitarian...
‘Two truths and…’: Misspelled ‘Rosario tulay’ jeepney signage in Pasig draws laughs online
A sign on a jeepney plying Pasig City amused Filipinos due to its misspelling of the Filipino word for "bridge." A Facebook user on Wednesday, April...
US, Philippines deploy anti-ship missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games
NMESIS flown into Batanes and deployed in capital Basco
System can target surface vessels at a range of 115 miles
NMESIS will be...
Philippines, Singapore sign carbon trading deal to boost emission cuts, climate investment
MANILA — The Philippines and Singapore on Thursday signed a carbon-trading deal that allows them to share emissions reductions, an agreement which Manila said is expected to lead...
‘Literal na run for your life’: Jogger flees Mayon eruption in Albay
A TikTok video by user Kenneth Urbano went viral after a routine jog in Camalig, Albay quickly turned into a frantic escape as Mayon...
Celeste Cortesi opens up on Philippines’ Miss Universe semi-final streak end fallout
Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi opened up about how ending the Philippines' 12-year semi-final streak in Miss Universe affected her in the days...
Diocese calls for prayers as Navotas landfill blaze persists
A Catholic diocese in northern Metro Manila has requested prayers in parishes as a landfill fire continues, worsening air quality and raising health concerns. The...
Rise and dine: New breakfast offerings at Rumba
Food lovers can enjoy a new line of breakfast items with a well-rounded selection of flavors, bringing the taste of Spain with a Mediterranean...