‘For fun’: Andrea del Rosario explains photo with Bato dela Rosa

Viva artist Andrea del Rosario explained her photo with Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, whose whereabouts remain unknown, after posting an image with him on...

Paul Jake Castillo’s tribute for Kaye Abad catches attention online after cancer recovery

Actor Paul Jake Castillo's post dedicated to his wife, actress Kaye Abad, drew attention online. Kaye was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025 and underwent...

Vin Diesel, cast reunite in Cannes to mark ‘Fast and Furious’ milestone

CANNES — The Cannes Film Festival revved up the glamor on Wednesday night with a buzzy red carpet for the midnight screening of the original "The Fast and...

‘Straight from the horse’s mouth’: Bato on Cayetano’s role in Senate return, leadership vote

Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa's interview with broadcast journalist Jessica Soho drew buzz after he admitted that it was Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano...

Kalibo bishop backs Boracay Ati in land dispute

KALIBO, Aklan— Kalibo’s new bishop has backed Boracay’s indigenous Ati community as contested agricultural land they rely on faces pressure for tourism development. Bishop Cyril...

‘Lockdown politics’: Senate shakeup sparks scrutiny of Alan Peter Cayetano leadership

Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano's approach to leadership roles was brought up by some Filipinos following the shakeup and shooting incident at the Senate. A Reddit user...

John Travolta surprised with Cannes award ahead of directorial debut

CANNES, France— U.S. screen legend John Travolta, star of hits such as "Pulp Fiction" and "Grease," was surprised on Friday with an honorary Palme d'Or...

Back-to-school deals: P1 supplies, gadget promos, student rewards

With the back-to-school shopping season in full swing, retailers have unveiled promotions for budget-conscious families, offering everything from P1 school supplies and discounted stationery...

Church network mobilizes prayer actions ahead of Duterte impeachment trial

The Catholic Church’s social action network is mobilizing communities nationwide to press for accountability as the Senate convenes Monday as an impeachment court for...

Iran is threatening undersea cables. The world’s ‘digital chokepoints’ have never been more vulnerable

Early this week, Iranian state-linked media floated a plan to charge the operators of undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz for access...

Senate to convene court for VP impeachment amid political turmoil

Court convenes against turbulent political backdrop Date for start of trial yet to be confirmed Duterte faces ban if convicted, derailing presidential hopes ...

Delivery driver victimized by road rage incident inside gated subdivision

A same-day delivery driver became the target of a road-rage incident while attempting to deliver a parcel inside a gated subdivision in an undisclosed...

Catholic schools press gov’t on delayed voucher funds

Catholic education authorities are calling for the immediate release of delayed government voucher funds, saying many private schools are still awaiting subsidy disbursements even...

OSG asks Supreme Court to reject senator’s plea to block ICC arrest

MANILA — Philippine government lawyers have urged the Supreme Court to reject the bid of fugitive Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted for alleged crimes against...

Bishops urge calm, restraint following Senate unrest

Catholic bishops urged sobriety, restraint and respect for democratic institutions following tensions at the Senate. Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo of Kidapawan, convenor of the InterReligious...