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,…
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – China Coast Guard Allegedly Deliberately Rams BRP Teresa Magbanua Near Escoda Shoal, Says PCG The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has reported that the China Coast Guard intentionally rammed the BRP Teresa Magbanua while it was patrolling near Escoda Shoal on Saturday. According to Commodore Jay Tarriela, the PCG’s spokesperson on West Philippine…
Leandro Locsin, hailed as a National Artist since 1990, was a creative genius whose architectural legacy remains unparalleled. Every structure he designed bore his distinctive touch, characterized by floating volumes and a delicate balance between lightness and massiveness. Throughout his illustrious career spanning from 1955 until his passing in 1994, Locsin left an indelible mark…
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council is currently urging residents in Northern Luzon to be cautious. This follows the raised tsunami warning by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology due to a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck Taiwan earlier this morning. In connection with this, the said department immediately advised residents in…
The Philippines solidified its stance in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) following President Ferdinand Marcos’ visit to the Czech Republic. This comes after Czech Republic President Petr Pavel expressed support for the Philippines amidst ongoing issues in the West Philippine Sea. During their bilateral meeting, Pavel emphasized the importance of upholding the rules-based order and…
In a powerful show of solidarity, thousands of Russians attended the funeral of Alexey Navalny, a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin. Ignoring police threats lining the paths to the burial site, mourners, including Navalny’s parents and foreign diplomats, such as Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy, gathered to honor the late activist. Notably absent was…
A distressing situation unfolded on Haroun Al Rasheed Street in western Gaza, where civilians gathered around food aid trucks. According to reports, Israeli tanks and drones opened fire, resulting in 104 fatalities and 760 individuals sustaining injuries. The aid trucks attempted to evacuate the area, inadvertently causing further harm to civilians. The ongoing crisis has…
The Filipinos should be reminded of their responsibility to protect our country’s sovereignty. This was announced by Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro as he commemorates the 127th anniversary of the death of our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal today, December 30. The secretary also said that Rizal was a visionary and patriot who inspired others to…
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee will go to El Salvador this October 31. A public send-off will be held at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 for the departure of the Pinay beauty queen and everyone is encouraged to attend and join in. The coronation night of Miss Universe will be held…
The death toll continues to rise as the war between Israel and the militant group Hamas continues. Based on the latest data released by the Hamas health ministry, 4,137 individuals in the Gaza strip have been left dead by the said chaos. From that number, it is said that 16 were killed in the compound…