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 — 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…
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,…
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…
CABAGAN, ISABELA – A portion of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge, a key infrastructure project under former President Rodrigo Duterte’s Build Build Build program, collapsed on February 27, 2025, despite undergoing retrofitting for earlier structural concerns. The 990-meter bridge, inaugurated in 2023, had been undergoing repairs when it gave way, involving four vehicles, including a dump…
Veteran actress and Queen of Philippine Cinema, Gloria Romero, has passed away at the age of 91. The heartbreaking news was shared by her daughter, Maritess Gutierrez, in a Facebook post. “It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Gloria Galla Gutierrez, aka Gloria Romero, who peacefully joined our…
Manila, Philippines – The NU Pep Squad has once again proven their dominance in the cheerdance landscape as they clinched their 8th UAAP Cheerdance Competition (CDC) championship title during the UAAP Season 87 held at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday, December 1, 2024. With their “Out-of-this-World” #NUniverse-themed routine, the squad delivered a stellar performance that combined powerful…
It’s hard to believe two weeks have flown by since the Paris Summer Olympics kicked off with a star-studded opening ceremony, featuring breathtaking performances by Céline Dion, Lady Gaga, and more. The emotions ran high, setting the stage for what was promised to be an epic closing ceremony—and it certainly delivered. Artistic director Thomas Jolly…