Pope appoints Filipino priest as undersecretary of Vatican dicastery

Pope Francis on Thursday appointed a Filipino priest as the new undersecretary of a section of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization. The new role is...
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Philippines posts widest trade gap in 20 months

MANILA — The Philippines posted a trade deficit PHTBAL=ECI of $5.09 billion for September, the largest gap in 20 months, preliminary official data showed on Wednesday. Imports PHIMP=ECI in September rose by an annual 9.9%,...

Lea Salonga showcases timeless musical legacy in sold-out Manila concert

Multi-awarded Filipino Broadway icon Lea Salonga delighted fans of all tastes with a vast collection of musical classics—from theater to film—during the first night...

NATO-type Southeast Asian security group not feasible, DND chief says

MANILA — A security grouping in Southeast Asia similar to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is not possible at present given diverging interests and alliances...

LIST: Jubilee 2025 Pilgrim Churches in the Philippines

MANILA— Here is the list of Jubilee Pilgrim Churches in the Philippines, released by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines on Nov. 4, in...
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Mystery behind actors’ posts on ‘#BiggestWeddingOfTheYear’ revealed

The mystery is over. The enigma behind the hashtag "#BiggestWeddingOfTheYear" has been solved following the mysterious posts of some celebrities about being invited to such...
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Explainer: China-US talks on critical issues under threat as new Trump era looms

HONG KONG/BEIJING — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump inherits a United States-China relationship reset by presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping over the last year...

How the Trump presidency might change the global economy

Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election — and his threat to impose tariffs on all imports to the United States — highlights an important problem...
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Australia proposes ‘world-leading’ ban on social media for children under 16

Ban on under 16s accessing Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X Government cites risks to mental and physical health Ban could start as soon...
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‘Beware’: Darren warns public of Star Magic handler impostor

Singer and "It's Showtime" host Darren Espanto warned the public about an individual pretending to be a Star Magic handler who kept on contacting...

After Harris’ loss, angry Democrats blame her boss, Biden

Democrats criticize Biden's handling of his health and campaign Trump gained support among young voters and women, exit polls show Trump's anti-immigration stance...

Philippines farm output declines in Q3, could weigh on growth

Farm output fell 3.7% in Q3, biggest drop since Q4 2020 Agriculture secretary cites El Niño and La Niña for rice production decline ...

What Trump’s victory means for Ukraine, the Middle East, China and the rest of...

Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025, combined with a Republican-led US Senate, was widely feared among international allies and will...

Marcos congratulates Trump, hopeful for ‘unshakeable alliance’

MANILA — The president of U.S. ally the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday as the Republican candidate claimed victory in the U.S....

Trump win to test limit of presidential power; Harris concedes but vows ‘fight’

Republicans gain control of Senate, potential House majority Harris concedes but vows to continue fighting for freedom His policies to have impact on...