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…
Buenos Aires, Argentina — Mauro Bergoglio, the nephew of the late Pope Francis, has confirmed that he was able to travel to Rome for his uncle’s funeral thanks to a private donor—after receiving no assistance or invitation from the Argentine government. In an interview from Rome with Radio Mitre, Mauro, a nurse by profession and…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — With heavy hearts, the nation bids farewell to a true legend. Pilita Corrales, lovingly known as Asia’s Queen of Songs, has passed away. She was 85. The news was shared by her granddaughter, actress Janine Gutierrez, through a heartfelt Facebook post on Saturday. “Pilita touched the lives of many, not only with…
MANILA, Philippines – A Canadian court has dismissed the defamation case filed by Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) against the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) over a 2018 investigative series that alleged corruption, kidnapping, and murder within the politically influential Filipino church. The February 7 ruling, issued by Justice Kenneth Champagne of The King’s Bench, Winnipeg Centre,…
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…
Miami, USA – Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala wrapped up her remarkable campaign in the 2025 Miami Open after pushing World No. 4 Jessica Pegula to the brink in a grueling three-set semifinal on Friday. Pegula eventually secured a hard-fought 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-3 victory to advance to the final. Despite the loss, the 19-year-old…