Philippine representative Krishnah Gravidez has secured a spot in the Top 40 quarterfinalists of the Miss World 2025 pageant, currently underway in Hyderabad, India. Gravidez earned her place through the “fast-track” events, which grant automatic advancement to winners in categories such as Sports, Talent, Top Model, Head-to-Head Challenge, Beauty with a Purpose, and Multimedia Challenge….
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) officially proclaimed the Top 12 senators-elect of the 2025 midterm elections during a formal ceremony at The Manila Hotel on May 17, 2025. Leading the pack is Sen. Bong Go with an impressive 27.12 million votes, securing his spot as the top vote-getter and earning a second…
PASIG CITY — As the final votes are being tallied, Mayor Vico Sotto secures a decisive and historic third-term victory, a testament to his transformative leadership and the people of Pasig’s overwhelming support for progressive, transparent governance. The strong mandate further cements Sotto’s legacy as a reform-oriented leader who has consistently challenged the status quo,…
VATICAN CITY — White smoke has risen from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the 267th pope in history and will take the name Pope Leo XIV, succeeding the late Pope Francis, who passed away on…
Vatican City, St. Peter’s Square – Cheers erupted from the thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square as white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the College of Cardinals has elected a new pope. After days of prayer, deliberation, and secret ballots, the world now awaits the traditional announcement:“Habemus Papam!” —…
Vatican City, May 8, 2025 — The papal election process took another step today as black smoke was seen billowing from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that no new Pope has been elected during today’s voting. The smoke, which rose against the backdrop of a crisp Vatican sky, is the traditional signal that the Cardinals…
In a stunning and emotional coronation night held at the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday, May 2, Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025, earning the right to represent the Philippines in the highly anticipated 74th Miss Universe pageant, set to take place in Thailand this November. Ahtisa, a seasoned…
MANILA, Philippines — The excitement intensifies as the Top 24 Semifinalists of Miss Universe Philippines 2025 have been revealed — showcasing a dazzling lineup of empowered Filipinas from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao! The selection was made through a combination of performance-based judging and public support, with the final five slots awarded to Fan Vote Winners…
Pope Francis’ casket was sealed on Friday, April 25, during a private ritual held inside St. Peter’s Basilica, marking a significant moment ahead of his funeral scheduled for Saturday, April 26. The ceremony followed three days of public visitation, during which approximately 250,000 mourners paid their final respects to the beloved pontiff. The traditional rites…
VATICAN CITY — A heartbreaking moment for the world: Pope Francis, the gentle and courageous shepherd of the Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed that the Holy Father died peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence in Casa Santa Marta. The first pope from Latin America,…