Filipino priest ordained coadjutor bishop of Cook Islands

Filipino missionary priest Fr. Reynaldo Getalado was ordained coadjutor bishop of Rarotonga in the Pacific island nation of Cook Islands on Saturday (Sunday in...

Philippine students suffer in wilting heat, thwarting education efforts

MANILA (Updated 12:19 p.m.) — Sweltering heat in the Philippines can curb farm production, disrupt water and power and weigh on businesses, but it also takes a...

Collegio Filippino dedicates renovated ‘Blessed Michael McGivney Library’

The Pontificio Collegio Filipino (PCF) celebrated the dedication of its newly renovated library, now known as “The Blessed Michael McGivney Library” on Saturday, April...

China confronts Japanese politicians in disputed East China Sea area

BEIJING/TOKYO — China's coast guard confronted Japanese lawmakers in waters claimed by both countries in the East China Sea, China's embassy in Tokyo and Japanese media...

Timeline: King Charles set to resume duties after cancer treatment

LONDON — Britain's King Charles will return to public duties on April 30 following nearly three months of treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. The positive news about...

New hangout spots in one Makati City property: Filipino-Italian resto, LGBT friendly bar

Makati Avenue’s I’M Hotel houses a new Filipino-Italian restaurant and a vibrant LGBTQIA+ friendly space, set to open this week. Unveiled last April 17, the...

Pope Francis may visit United States in September after UN invitation

ROME— Pope Francis is reportedly considering returning to the United States in September to speak before the United Nations General Assembly. The news was initially...

Oakwood returns to Makati City: What to expect

Oakwood, an esteemed brand under the global leadership of The Ascott Limited, known for serviced residences, has officially returned to the heart of Makati...

TikTok fears point to larger problem: Poor media literacy in the social media age

The U.S. government moved closer to banning the video social media app TikTok after the House of Representatives attached the measure to an emergency...

Rundown: Activities to enjoy at Philippine Book Festival 2024 – Day 4

The National Book Development Board of the Philippines (NBDB) is once again bringing together publishers, authors, educators and readers at this year’s Philippine Book...

Meta to temporarily shut down social media platform Threads in Turkey

Meta Platforms META.O said it would temporarily shut down its social media platform Threads in Turkey from April 29 to comply with an interim order of...

Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal

MANILA — The Philippines on Saturday denied a Chinese claim that the two countries had reached an agreement over an escalating maritime dispute in the South China Sea,...
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Anne Jakrajutatip gives pointers for Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios’ Philippine visit

Miss Universe owner Anne Jakrajutatip had some reminders to Filipinos before Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios graces the country for her ongoing Asian tour. The...
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Netizens zoom in on moments during Angeline Quinto’s Quiapo Church wedding

Kapamilya singer-actress Angeline Quinto's wedding trended online as some Filipinos noticed some moments during the ceremony involving celebrity guests Vice Ganda and "Popstar Royalty"...

Venice residents protest as city begins tourist entry charge

VENIC — Venice became the world's first city to introduce a payment system for tourists on Thursday in an effort to thin the crowds that throng its canals,but the fee drew protests...