Laguna SK chair earns flak for touching siopao, hot dog with bare hands
A Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairperson from Barangay Bubukal in Sta. Cruz, Laguna earned criticism for an unsanitary practice after touching some food in a...
Philippines says takes exception to China embassy comment on job losses
MANILA — The Philippines takes "strong exception" to a statement by the Chinese Embassy in Manila that the simmering diplomatic spat between the two countries...
Traffic incident: Motorcycle strikes commuter stepping off jeepney
A commuter was struck by a motorcycle after alighting from a jeepney in an undisclosed location.
Automotive publication VISOR shared dashcam footage from Jojimar Mendoza...
‘Fasting beyond food: Inviting Christ into digital media use’
And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites…
Your Father who sees in secret will repay you.Matthew 6:18 Dear Brothers and Sisters in...
Viral: Travelers capture ‘breathtaking’ Siquijor sunset after nearly missing it
A couple traveling through Siquijor has gone viral after capturing what they described as a “quite literally breathtaking” sunset — a moment they almost...
Factbox: China’s Lunar New Year travel rush is world’s biggest annual migration
BEIJING — Hundreds of millions of people criss-cross China during Lunar New Year holidays each year to reunite with families in their hometowns or for sight-seeing...
Pope proposes Lenten ‘fast’ from hurtful words
In his message for Lent 2026, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to listen more closely to God and others — and to “disarm” their language by...
Charli xcx closes ‘brat summer’ chapter with new mockumentary at Berlin Film Festival
Charli xcx reflects on music industry in 'The Moment'
Features Alexander Skarsgard, Kylie Jenner, Julia Fox
Director Aidan Zamiri helped to explore the...
‘The heart wants what it wants’: Yllana Aduana to skip Miss Universe Philippines 2026
Pageant veteran Yllana Marie Aduana announced that she will not be joining this year’s edition of Miss Universe Philippines, saying she feels called to pursue...
Philippines cash remittances up 4.2% y/y in December
MANILA — Cash remittances rose 4.2% in December from a year ago to $3.5 billion, the Philippine central bank said on Monday.
For 2025, cash remittances through...
‘Kasya’: Mascot struggles to fit in elevator in Quezon City mall
A funny elevator encounter in a Quezon City mall was caught on camera. On February 1, TikTok user Momma Laira (@mommylaira_momof5) shared a video showing...
Medical misinformation more likely to fool AI if source appears legitimate, study show
AI shares incorrect medical advice more often when it "trusts" the source
AI is more susceptible to medical mistakes in doctors' notes; less...
Lunar New Year 2026: Dragon dances, feasts to mark Year of the Fire Horse
The Year of the Fire Horse will be welcomed with red lanterns, rhythmic drumbeats, and reunion feasts as malls, hotels, and destinations mount their...
CBCP head urges Asia’s catechists to be agents of hope, not just teachers
The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines on Wednesday urged Asia’s catechists to move beyond classroom instruction and become agents of...
From ‘Bridgerton’ to ‘Heated Rivalry,’ what’s the secret to a good book-to-TV romance?
Outside of classics like "Pride and Prejudice," romance fiction has not historically been adapted often for the screen, despite its immense popularity. The success of...