Delayed Emmys to spotlight best of television in ‘Succession’ sendoff

LOS ANGELES — The Emmy Awards, normally one of Hollywood's September red-carpet rituals, will take the stage on Monday in a strike-delayed ceremony to honor the best...
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New on the menu: McDonald’s contemporary take on classic chicken wings

The Philippines is a fried chicken nation and a fast food chain is asserting this through its new, limited-edition menu offerings. McDonald's on Friday introduced...
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‘No truth’: Patrick Sugui denies wife involvement with Daniel Padilla before

Former "Pinoy Big Brother" housemate Patrick Sugui quashed online speculations of his wife's supposed involvement with actor Daniel Padilla when the latter was still...
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TikTok creator-pharmacist Arshie Larga backs calls for readable doctor’s prescriptions

Pharmacist and content creator Arshie Larga is in favor of online calls for physicians to write legible medical prescriptions after a social media user asked...

San Carlos diocese opposes copper mining project in Negros Occidental

As a mining company is digging its way into the hills of Negros Occidental province, local Catholic leaders are fighting to halt the multimillion...

How to maintain a healthy gut microbiome in 2024

We all know by now that the pillars of a healthy lifestyle are regular exercise, eating enough fruit and vegetables, a good night’s sleep...

Palawan bishop to faithful: Reject latest ‘people’s initiative’ campaign

Without mincing words, a Catholic bishop has called on his flock to reject a signature campaign for Charter change through people’s initiative. Bishop Broderick Pabillo...

Marcos gives cautious economic outlook, cites El Nino, geopolitical risks

MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Friday painted a cautious outlook for his country's economy given risks stemming from geopolitical tensions and El Nino...

Ukraine risks becoming ‘forgotten war’, Pope Francis says

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is concerned that international attention is shifting away from the nearly two-year-old Russian war against Ukraine, the Ukrainian eastern-rite Catholic Church said on...

Can you really be allergic to alcohol?

Some people get allergy-like symptoms when drinking alcohol, but can you really be allergic to alcohol? Alcohol allergies are rare, with documented cases primarily involving...

Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks accept honorary Oscars at Hollywood gala

LOS ANGELES — Actor Angela Bassett was celebrated for a lifetime of memorable roles from Tina Turner to the queen of Wakanda as Hollywood's film academy...

Bishop Lunas laid to rest in Pagadian

Bishop Ronald “Bong” Lunas of Pagadian was remembered as a “holy man for others” at his funeral Mass Thursday in a packed Santo Niño...

German foreign minister, in Philippines, raps China’s ‘risky manuevers’ in South China Sea

MANILA — Germany's foreign minister criticized the Chinese coastguard's activities in the South China Sea, including its use of lasers and water cannon, during a visit...

Philippines confirms Recto appointed new finance secretary

MANILA — Philippine congressman Ralph Recto will take an oath of office on Friday as the country's new finance minister, Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil told...
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69-year-old Miss Universe Philippines-QC aspirant thankful for support in pageant bid

A senior citizen fashion designer expressed her gratitude after receiving support from Filipinos as she aspires to represent Quezon City in the upcoming Miss...