Prelate decries mass tree cutting in Manila for expressway project
A Catholic bishop has condemned the mass cutting of decades-old trees in Manila as “ecological violence” against residents, particularly the urban poor. Bishop Gerardo Alminaza,...
‘This does not make Manila great again’: Groups call for halt to tree-cutting for...
"This does not make Manila great again." This was part of the appeal issued by advocates Renacimiento Manila and Save Arroceros Movement, which sent a...
Bakeshop chain marks 60 years of serving Filipino celebrations
Filipino celebrations have long been shaped by a bakeshop brand that has grown from a single store on Pasong Tamo into a nationwide presence...
Cardinal David blasts Cayetano’s ‘pro-life’ defense of Duterte drug war
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan criticized Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano for describing former President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody drug war as a “human...
Baby Yoda re-sets ‘Star Wars’ films with $165 million global opening
'The Mandalorian and Grogu' to open with $102 million in US and Canada, Disney says
Domestic opening is lowest for any 'Star Wars'...
‘Welcome to our house tour’: BJMP offers glimpse inside some jail facilities through viral...
An online tour of some of the country's inmate facilities drew the attention of Filipinos. On May 22, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology...
‘Fjord’ by Romania’s Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes’ top prize
Second Palme d'Or for director after 2007 win
'Minotaur' from Russia's Zvyagintsev takes Grand Prix
Singer, actor Barbra Streisand honoured in absentia CANNES, France — Romanian...
Israeli content creator apologizes after crumpling Philippine flag sticker in Siargao
An Israeli content creator in Siargao has apologized for posting a video in which a sticker bearing the Philippine flag was crumpled. The Jewish Nomads, consisting...
Why has the US indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro?
After a week of speculation, the US Department of Justice has officially indicted Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old ex-president of Cuba. The charges relate to a...
Death toll rises to three with 17 still missing after Pampanga building collapse
Investigation underway into cause of building collapse
Seventeen people remain missing, most believed to be construction workers
Families express frustration over slow rescue...
Filipino workers among Asia-Pacific’s happiest — report
Filipino employees are among the happiest workers in the Asia-Pacific region, with many now placing greater value on purpose and fulfillment at work over...
Cardinal says Santacruzan should go beyond color and spectacle
Cardinal Jose Advincula said the traditional Santacruzan should be seen as more than a colorful May procession, urging Catholics to treat it as a...
Rescuers search for more than 20 trapped after Philippines building collapse
Five confirmed trapped, 18 more feared under the rubble
Officials say 24 people rescued, including a Malaysian national, no deaths reported so far
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1999 action film of Padilla edited in reference to Bato’s Senate getaway
A scene from an old movie featuring actor-turned-politician Sen. Robin Padilla was edited to reference his alleged role in the escape of fellow Duterte...
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘Late Show’
Comedian signs off from final 'Late Show' after 11 seasons chatting to Beatles musician
Colbert makes pointed jokes about forced departure from CBS
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