ISABELA, PHILIPPINES — A night of elegance, pride, and fierce competition culminated in the crowning of Queen Isabela 2026, as Prima Joy N. Alamban of Tumauini rose to the top among 31 candidates from across the province, claiming the coveted crown in a highly contested and unforgettable pageant night. With her commanding stage presence, confidence,…
ILAGAN CITY, ISABELA — The Capital Arena came alive on the evening of January 19, 2026, as the Bambanti Festival Kings and Queens danced their hearts out, igniting the crowd with a spectacular showcase of culture, creativity, and provincial pride. The audience erupted in cheers as the festival royals proudly presented what their respective cities…
MANILA, Philippines — After more than a full day of devotion, the 2026 Traslacion of the Black Nazarene ended Saturday morning, setting a new record as the longest procession in the annual feast’s history. The sacred image reached Quiapo Church at around 10:50 a.m., almost 31 hours after it began its journey from Quirino Grandstand…
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…
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,…
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, 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 — Black smoke billowed once again from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the cardinals have not yet reached a decision in the ongoing papal conclave. As thousands of faithful and curious onlookers watched from St. Peter’s Square, the dark plume confirmed that no candidate received the required two-thirds majority vote…