MANILA — The Philippines’ chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) does not just elevate the country’s reputation as a regional leader — it also brings in a more direct and tangible gain to Filipinos, which is a much-needed boost to local tourism and hospitality from the valuable Asean tourists. The country has long

ANGELES CITY, Pampanga — Authorities confirmed Monday, May 25, that rescuers retrieved a third body from the debris of the collapsed nine-story building under construction in Barangay Balibago. In its latest update, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said it retrieved the latest victim from the wreckage of the mixed-use structure along Teodoro Street. No

VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Pope Leo XIV will release on Monday his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence (AI), a bid to address ethical and social challenges as the technology rapidly develops worldwide. The US pope will attend the presentation of the “Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnificent Humanity) encyclical at the Vatican in person — a first

TUBA, Benguet — Police are searching for two unidentified armed men who robbed a gas station along Kennon Road in Camp 3 here on Sunday evening, May 24, and escaped with an estimated P260,000 in cash. An employee said workers had just finished counting the day’s sales and were preparing to deposit the money in

BAGUIO City – Another cadet of the Philippine Military Academy has graduated from the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point last week and is set to return to the country to serve in the Army.  Cavite-born Cadet First Class Renzo Jamir Almodovar, 22, received his diploma for a Bachelor of Science Degree in

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (Ormeco) on Monday (May 25) warned consumers of possible rotational power interruptions as the province’s power grid faces a critical supply-demand imbalance due to high electricity consumption and limited generation capacity. In an advisory, Ormeco said the Oriental Mindoro grid is expected to be placed

Angelica Panganiban is now embracing her body Kapamilya actress Angelica Panganiban admitted that motherhood changed her perspective on her body. Angelica is one of the most beautiful faces in the Philippine entertainment industry. She started young in showbiz and has maintained her stardom over the years. In a recent interview, Angelica acknowledged that her current ... Read more

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Motorcycle Rider Injured After Hitting Low-Hanging Electric Wire on Road  A motorcycle rider suffered scratches and minor injuries after his head got caught on a low-hanging electric wire while driving along Molino Road at night.  Recently, Odubme Lien, a Facebook user, shared photos of his injuries on social media to warn other motorists about the danger of loose ... Read more

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Palarong Pambansa Athletes Can Now Earn More Than Just Medals PALARONG PAMBANSA – For the first time in Palarong Pambansa history, medal-winning athletes will receive cash incentives from the Philippine Sports Commission. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. announced that for the first time, athletes who win medals in the Palarong Pambansa will receive cash incentives ... Read more

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German National Returns Lost Wallet to Its Owner in Palawan A foreigner earned praise online after showing honesty and kindness by personally returning a lost wallet to its owner in Palawan.  The foreign national identified as Jeremiah Pierce found a wallet along the road in Barangay Iwahig, Puerto Princesa City. Instead of ignoring it or leaving it behind, he decided to check ... Read more

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