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World Gin Day spotlights GSM Bar Academy’s bartender training program

World Gin Day this year put the spotlight on the GSM Bar Academy, a bartending training program that has produced hundreds of graduates now...

Retired Cebu Bishop Emilio Bataclan dies at 85

Retired Bishop Emilio Bataclan of Cebu, who spent decades in episcopal and priestly ministry, died Wednesday, June 24, at a hospital in Cebu City....

Atenean graduate honors father, cotton candy vendor, for helping her finish college

An Ateneo graduate paid tribute to her father, a cotton candy vendor whose hard work helped put her through college. Andriana Nepacina, who graduated with...

Over 5,000 people trapped in Myanmar scam centers near Thai border, rights group says

Rights group estimates those trapped included around 1,600 Chinese nationals Victims were confined at four sites in militia-controlled areas, it said Thailand helped...

‘Supergirl’ review: Strong performances power a space-faring superhero story

"Supergirl" brings Kara Zor-El back to the big screen in a space adventure that focuses on character relationships, emotional stakes and large-scale action across...

CEAP pushes ‘holistic’ education reform after school violence

Following a series of violent incidents in schools, the country’s association of Catholic learning institutions has called for a “holistic reform” of the education...

LANS’ rising popularity draws online discussion on respect for women, urges no comparisons

"Respecting women should not be conditional." This was the sentiment expressed by some Filipinos amid online discussions about content creator LANS and debates over how...

Philippines rethinks school safety after rare shooting in Tacloban kills three

Authorities reviewing school safety, civil defense planning Senator to probe role of online platforms, gaming spaces in youth violence President orders an investigation...

‘Bye’: Apple Pie discontinuation leaves fans disappointed

Dessert lovers were saddened when a fast food chain announced that its signature dessert would no longer be available in stores. McDonald's Philippines on Tuesday,...

New study examines growing interest in Catholic faith

A new national study of more than 2,100 participants in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) across 20 Catholic dioceses in the...

Motorist raises concern over stray golf balls near Camp Aguinaldo

Motorists traversing Bonny Serrano Avenue were warned of flying golf balls after an individual shared that his car had been hit by one. Facebook user...

US gives Philippines solar-powered sea drones to boost maritime surveillance

MANILA — The U.S. government has given four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous underwater and surface vehicles to the Philippine military to boost Manila's ability to monitor...

Artist addresses criticism of life-size figures at StarTista Gallery

"'Wag naman masyadong harsh." Artist Jerry Santos, one of the artists behind the viral celebrity figures at the StarTista Gallery in an amusement park, spoke...

Heat reportedly land Giannis Antetokounmpo in mega-trade with Bucks

The long-rumored trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo finally occurred, with the Milwaukee Bucks dealing the superstar big man to the Miami Heat late Monday night,...

‘May pananagutan’: Pangilinan says minor suspects in Tacloban shooting will answer for crime

Content warning: The following report contains references to a school shooting, including deaths and injuries. Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, author of the Juvenile Justice Law, said...

Asian FX mixed; Philippine peso leads losses, Malaysian ringgit tops gains

The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0209 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 161.560 161.54 +0.01 Sing dlr 1.293 1.2929 -0.01 Taiwan dlr 31.592 31.631 +0.12 Korean won 1535.400 1538.9 +0.23 Baht 33.015 32.93 -0.26 Peso 61.208 60.98 -0.37 Rupiah 17870.000 17825 -0.25 Rupee 94.678 94.6775 0.00 Ringgit 4.133 4.146 +0.31 Yuan 6.775 6.7773 +0.04 Change...

Palo archdiocese mourns school shooting victims

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palo is mourning a deadly school shooting in Tacloban City, calling for prayers, solidarity and renewed efforts to prevent...

‘Rebond now, kulong later’: Salon customer’s mugshot goes viral after alleged unpaid rebonding service

A woman is facing a swindling, or estafa, complaint after allegedly failing to pay for a P3,500 hair rebonding service at a salon in...

Philippines probes school shooting that killed 3, wounded 7

Two suspects aged 15 and 14 used a Glock pistol and a .38-caliber revolver, police said Marcos orders a thorough investigation and tighter...

‘We were protecting our livelihood’: Manila Symphony Orchestra explains violin hand-carry incident

"We were protecting our livelihood." This was the comment of the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) after some of its musicians encountered issues checking in their...