Observe Lent with sincerity, cardinal tells faithful
Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila has challenged Catholics on Ash Wednesday to observe the season of Lent with sincerity and pure intention. He said the...
‘Yes or yes’: Filipino Olympic skater Margielyn Didal now engaged to partner
Filipino Olympic skater Margielyn Didal and her long-time partner, Jozel Manzanares, are now engaged. Margielyn proposed to her partner during their 8th anniversary on Tuesday, February 21. "Yes...
Four-day week liked by UK employers in world’s largest trial
Nine out of 10 firms in trial stick to four-day week
Companies say employees work more in less time
Four-day week gains appeal,...
‘No explanation, no excuses’: Nesthy Petecio on Strandja int’l boxing tournament loss
“NO EXPLANATION, NO EXCUSES...talo po ako, and that's all, and I, thank you.” This was the reaction of Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio after losing against Poland’s Sandra Kruk...
Philippines ratifies RCEP trade pact —NEDA chief
MANILA— The Philippine senate late on Tuesday ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, the country's economic planning chief said.
The pact provides another engine...
‘Mahilig mag-Facebook’ guy in viral news segment now a cycling advocate
(Updated; Feb. 22, 9:27 a.m.) Remember an interviewee tagged as "mahilig mag-Facebook" by a news outlet several years ago? He is now a cycling advocate. Lester Babiera...
‘Better than luxury gowns’: Pangasinan gowns-for-rent receive Twitter love
The next Filipino pageant designer could be found in a province up north. Stunning, colorful gowns in Pangasinan gained buzz on Twitter after a resident...
Filipinos ask Netflix to make ‘Daisy Siete’ available for streaming
“Daisy Siete” trended on local Twitter on Tuesday, February 21 as Filipinos ask Netflix to make the drama anthology available on the video streaming...
Petition to stop controversial dam project surfaces amid Dumagat-Remontado tribes march
A network of concerned organizations asked the public to sign its petition that opposes the construction of the controversial Kaliwa Dam Project. This network called...
Cheap bottled coffee ranked as ‘god tier’ in this important category
A brand of chilled coffee gained buzz on social media after a Filipino digital content company listed the drink as "god tier" among other...
Traffic jam at UP Diliman? Pictures, clips of vehicle congestion on campus
A traffic jam on the flagship campus of the premier state university used to be unthinkable. This was what some Filipinos claimed after going in...
Tears and photos as Japan sends giant panda ‘home’ to China
TOKYO — With tears, waves and shouts of farewell from fans, a Japan-born giant panda set off for China on Tuesday from the Tokyo zoo...
Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ manslaughter charges downgraded, cutting possible prison time
Prosecutors have downgraded the involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin, reducing the possible prison time the Hollywood star may face for the 2021 fatal...
Palawan bishop backs protest against mining in Brooke’s Point
Bishop Socrates Mesiona of Puerto Princesa is backing up an ongoing protest against an open-pit nickel mining project in Palawan province’s southern town of...
Filipino-Canadian teen Tyson Venegas secures platinum ticket on ‘American Idol’
Filipino-Canadian Tyson Venegas got the first platinum ticket in the 21st season of “American Idol.”
Singing Billy Joel’s "New York State Of Mind” while playing...