MANILA, Philippines — A 49-year-old Filipina caregiver, Leah Mosquera from Negros Occidental, tragically passed away on Sunday morning after sustaining severe injuries during an Iranian missile attack in Israel. The Philippine Embassy in Israel confirmed her death in a statement released today. Leah had been hospitalized at Shamir Medical Center in Rehovot after an Iranian…
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…
Former Vice President Leni Robredo has emerged victorious in the mayoralty race of Naga City, making history as the city’s first female mayor. Early results from the local Commission on Elections (COMELEC) show Robredo securing a commanding lead, solidifying her return to public service. Her election as mayor marks a significant milestone for Naga City,…
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, 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…
Santiago City, Isabela — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has summoned Santiago City Mayor Alyssa Sheena P. Tan and her uncle, Congressman Joseph S. Tan, over separate allegations of vote-buying in connection with their respective 2025 election campaigns. According to a list released by COMELEC, Mayor Tan was cited for the alleged distribution of money…
On Easter Sunday 2025, Pope Francis did not deliver his speech in person, though he briefly greeted the faithful with a brief “Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter”. The pope’s traditio, “urbi et orbi,” was read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, the Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations, as the 88-year-old pontiff, still convalescing, was present but physically…
Miss Philippines Alexia Brooks is one step closer to the crown after securing a spot in the Top 5 at Miss Eco International 2025. Her journey to the finals has been nothing short of captivating, marked by her beauty, intelligence, and passion for sustainability. During the pageant’s final Q&A, Brooks delivered a stunning response that…
MANILA, Philippines — The nation grieves the loss of a true legend. Nora Aunor, the beloved Superstar of Philippine cinema and a National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 71. Her son, actor Ian de Leon, confirmed her passing through an emotional Facebook post. “She was the…
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked central Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread panic and the collapse of several buildings in Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km, with a strong aftershock following soon after. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as…