Dubai, UAE — Philippine tennis history just gained another shining chapter as Alex Eala pulled off a jaw-dropping upset against world No. 8 Jasmine Paolini, 6-1, 7-6 (7-5), to storm into the third round of the Dubai Tennis Championships. The 20-year-old Filipina sensation came out firing, overwhelming the Italian star in the opening set with…
Manila, Philippines — February 16, 2026 — Filipino-Chinese communities and families across the country are preparing to usher in the Chinese New Year with vibrant traditions and renewed optimism as the Year of the Fire Horse begins. In the Chinese zodiac cycle, the Horse represents courage, independence, energy, and swift progress. Combined with the fire…
BATANGAS, Philippines — Online discussions erupted this week after photos circulated on social media showing an alleged act of vandalism during a recent hike on a well-known mountain trail in Batangas. According to posts shared on Instagram and Facebook, a group of hikers—reportedly accompanied by a celebrity or public-facing individual—were seen marking or writing on…
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,…
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…
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…
The House of Representatives has approved with a vote of 265 in favor, zero against and three abstentions, the expulsion of 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves as house member. Recommended by the House Committee on Ethics and Priveledges led by COOP NATTCO Party List Rep. Felimon ESpares the dismissal of Teves. Espares said that after…
Vatican City, Apr 9, 2023 / 04:45 am On the morning of Easter Sunday 2023, Pope Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Square before delivering his Urbi et Orbi message and blessing from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica before an estimated 100,000 people. “Urbi et Orbi” means “To the City [of Rome]…
Holly Butcher posted her advice to the world, 24 hours before she died of cancer. This was her message… A bit of life advice from Hol: “It’s a strange thing to realise and accept your mortality at 26 years young. It’s just one of those things you ignore. The days tick by and you just…