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…
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…
In a notable development, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has documented a significant increase in the presence of Filipino fishermen at Bajo de Masinloc Shoal. This positive shift comes on the heels of BFAR’s recent strategic deployment, ensuring the delivery of essential food and oil supplies to support the local fishing community….
Lawmakers in the Lower House challenge Senator Imee Marcos to substantiate her issues concerning the P5.768-trillion 2024 national budget. The legislators specifically pointed out the bicameral conference committee, where the senator participated and signed the final budget report. According to Lanao del Norte Representative Mohammad Khalid Dimaporo, for those seeking answers, they should refer to…
Super Typhoon Saola, which threatens to be the strongest typhoon to hit China’s southern cities in decades, is already approaching. Tens of millions of people in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and other southern Chinese megacities have now stayed in their homes. While hundreds of flights were canceled across the region and the start of the school…
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has excluded Russia and Belarus from participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics. According to the IOC, there are only 203 countries that have been invited, not including the aforementioned two countries. They can only participate, but they use neutral flags. Recall that some countries blocked the participation of Russia…
There will be a reduction in the electricity bill for April billing, Meralco said this Tuesday. According to Meralco, the bill reduction is P0.118 per kilowatt hour (kwh) this April due to low generation and transmission charges. JUST IN! MERALCO's April 2023 bill has a REDUCTION of P0.118/kwh due to lower generation & transmission charges….
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) considers the commemoration of Holy Week in Manila to be ‘generally peaceful’. NCRPO Chief, Police Major General Edgar Allan Okubo, said they have not received any security threats and even though Semana Santa is over they are still on heightened alert. They still have policemen scattered in public…
The amount of damage left by typhoon Paeng in the agricultural sector has increased. The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported that approximately P1.33 billion was damaged and lost due to agricultural damage in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol region, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, and Soccsksargen. 64,607 hectares of land were affected,…
A lawmaker warned of a possible increase in the price of rice in the Philippines. According to Farmers Party-list Rep. Argel Joseph Cabatbat, this is due to the cartel formed by rice-exporting countries such as Thailand and Vietnam. Due to the looming price hike, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking into the possible importation…