Church teams with gov’t agencies to support OFWs, families
MANILA — The Catholic Church has partnered with three government agencies to strengthen support for Filipino migrant workers, seafarers and families separated by...
Magalong says Baguio is no ‘horror capital’
This 2021 file photo shows Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong in a press conference.
(Photo from CCD / Philippine Information Agency Cordillera Administrative Region)Baguio...
Thailand expects to clear Bangkok floodwater in two to three days, government says
BANGKOK — The Thai government said on Tuesday that the standing water in Bangkok is expected to take two to three days to clear if...
Two alleged sexual harassment cases draw attention online
Content warning: Contains discussion of sexual harassment Two men made headlines after their alleged inappropriate behavior went viral on social media.In Muntinlupa City,...
Philippines accuses Chinese vessel of spoofing location in northern waters
MANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard accused a Chinese research vessel on Monday of spoofing its location while loitering off Batanes, the country’s northernmost island group near...
Bishops welcome Veloso’s absolute pardon, return to family
MANILA — The Catholic bishops’ migrants ministry welcomed the absolute pardon granted to former overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso, ending nearly 15...
CBCP calls for anti-dynasty law
MANILA — The country’s Catholic bishops on Friday called for the enactment of a genuine and effective law against political dynasties, days after...
‘Super’ El Niño could cause 451,000 excess deaths, researchers say
SINGAPORE — Extreme heat caused by this year’s “super-El Niño” could result in as many as 451,000 excess deaths across the globe from June this year to...
Philippines accuses China of obstructing resupply mission in South China Sea
MANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) accused China on Friday of obstructing a resupply mission for troops on board a grounded World War Two-era...
Marcos pardons drug convict Mary Jane Veloso
MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Friday he had granted a pardon to Mary Jane Veloso, who is serving a prison sentence in...
Canada expects trade with Philippines to triple over next decade
MANILA —Trade between Canada and the Philippines is expected to triple over the next decade, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in Manila on...
ASEAN unity faces test as energy crisis, regional conflicts loom over summit
ASEAN leaders meet major-power counterparts to discuss energy crisis, regional conflictsSouth China Sea code negotiations with China progressing, says Manila’s foreign ministry spokespersonLeaders...
Carmelle Carries PH Flag Tonight at First Eurovision Asia With ‘Sobra-Sobra’
Carmelle Takes the Philippine Flag to the First-Ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia Tonight
Filipino singer Carmelle Collado will perform tonight, Saturday, November 14, in...
Bus Conductor Faces Charges for Allegedly Harassing Deaf Woman & Daughter in Bohol
LTFRB-7 helps deaf woman file criminal charges against Ceres bus conductor over alleged harassment in Tagbilaran City
A bus conductor now faces criminal charges...
Female Student Goes Viral for Talking Back to Teacher Using English Words
Female Student Goes Viral for Talking Back to Teacher Using English Words
A female student has caught the attention of social media users after...