Archbishop condemns killing of NIA whistleblower, calls for swift justice

A Catholic archbishop condemned the killing of a whistleblower who exposed alleged irregularities in the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Northern Mindanao. Archbishop Jose Cabantan...

IKEA to open first Plan and Order Shop in Philippines: What to expect

Swedish home furnishing brand IKEA is set to open its first Plan and Order Shop in the Philippines, offering customers expert advice on planning...

Caught on cam: Couple’s selfie cut short by phone snatching incident in Makati

A couple taking a selfie outside a dining establishment in Makati City had their mobile phone snatched by a motorcycle rider. CCTV footage showed JJ...

Philippines among world’s ‘most stressful’ countries for learner drivers — report

The Philippines was included in the list of the "most stressful countries" for learner drivers, based on a popular American driver's education app. Last October...

‘Cake flopped’: Toddler accidentally kicks father’s surprise birthday cake in Cebu

A toddler accidentally kicked her father's surprise birthday cake. Two-year-old Thalia Elise Alisoso was fast asleep when her mother, Hyacinth, entered the bedroom at midnight...

D’Angelo, trailblazing neo-soul singer, dies at 51, family says

Grammy-winning R&B artist D’Angelo, a pioneer of neo-soul music, died at the age of 51 on Tuesday "after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer,"...

Albay diocese launches ‘Bantay Project’ to monitor public works

A Catholic diocese has launched a citizen-led initiative to promote transparency and accountability in government projects across Albay province. The announcement came during a Mass...

LTO urged to act after video shows driver speeding while filming himself

The attention of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) was called to a video showing an individual speeding on a road while appearing to record...

Around 6,000 students in Malaysia infected with influenza, prompting school closures

KUALA LUMPUR — Around 6,000 students in Malaysia have been infected with influenza and some schools have been closed for the safety of children and staff,...

ICC judges disqualify ICC prosecutor Khan from Duterte case, court document shows

Khan disqualified due to conflict of interest in Duterte case Duterte's defence argued Khan's past role compromised impartiality Deputy prosecutor Niang handling Duterte...

‘Walang iwanan’: What to pack in your pet’s ‘Go Bag’ for emergencies

As more Filipinos take steps to prepare for natural disasters by packing their own emergency “Go Bags,” several organizations are reminding the public not to...

Flu precautions shared as cases rise among Filipinos

With more Filipinos reporting symptoms like cough, colds, fever and fatigue, tips on preventing and managing influenza-like illnesses are making rounds online. This comes after...

Bishop renews call to protect IPs: ‘They are also God’s children’

A Catholic bishop has urged the faithful and local authorities to respect and defend the rights of indigenous peoples (IPs), stressing that they, too,...

‘Never out of reach’: Generics Awareness Month spotlights access to affordable, quality healthcare

Generics Awareness Month was celebrated nationwide last September under the theme: “Generics, Kalusugan ng Bawat Pilipino!” This annual observance highlights the importance of generic medicines...

‘Per household sana’: Manila gov’t to expand care kit distribution beyond select groups

Residents called for equal access or a more inclusive distribution of the "Manila Vital Care Kit" after the city government posted about giving emergency...