ROME (AP) — Four decades after the Chernobyl disaster spewed radiation across Europe and turned Italy off nuclear power, Premier Giorgia Meloni’s government is laying the groundwork to bring it back as the country seeks to improve its energy security. The government is counting on a new...
The cast and producers of the award-winning Filipino film "I 'mPerfect" have arrived in Italy ahead of the 27th Lucania Film Festival, where the film is set to represent the Philippines. The team shared their arrival on social media ahead of the festival, which will be held from Aug. 2 to 5 in...
Inside a packed subway in Rome, a tense confrontation spiraled into a physical clash, one that would soon go viral and turn a Filipino worker into an unlikely figure in the city’s fight against pickpockets. Mervin Dayagro, 45, a factory worker from Dasmariñas, Cavite, did not set out to become...
A punch can go viral in seconds. But a celebrity 's reaction? It can make it explode. That 's exactly what happened after a video of two supposed Filipinos fighting an alleged pickpocket aboard a train in Rome, Italy spread across social media. It drew praise not only from thousands of...
The Philippine Navy (PN) disclosed on Saturday, June 20, that it has participated in a live-fire air defense exercise with Singaporean, Italian, and Japanese warships as part of its preparations for the upcoming Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2026 in Hawaii. The drill held last Thursday, June...
The Italians call them “Diamanti della Terra,” or “diamonds of the earth.” Nothing says luxury like truffles. Added to food, truffles elevate the dish with their sublime scent and flavor. This is why people are willing to pay hundreds to thousands of euros per kilogram for these prized...
Philippine Navy (PN) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels tested their combined readiness with international partners at sea, executing critical formation exercises while en route to the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2026 in Hawaii, the world 's largest international maritime...
The Italian Republic 1946-2026 June 2, 1946, was a watershed day in Italian history. After the end of World War II and the demise of the Fascist dictatorship, free elections were held. Women were called to the polls for the first time. The choice made on that date to dismiss the monarchy and adopt...
When the global design community converged last month for Milan Design Week (MDW) 2026, the conversation shifted from aesthetic indulgence toward a regenerative blueprint for urban living. Under the evocative theme of “Be the Project,” this year’s Fuorisalone Milano transformed Italy’s...
The Department of National Defense (DND) said the renewed defense agreement between the Philippines and Italy will help strengthen maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region and deepen bilateral military ties. The signing of the renewed Agreement between the Philippines and Italy on Cooperation...
Legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93, his foundation announced on Instagram on Monday, January 19, 2026. “Valentino Garavani passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by loved ones,” the post read. The foundation also shared details of the...
Despite what many described as the biggest corruption scandal in the Philippines, the multi-billion peso flood control issue currently being investigated in the Senate has not changed the minds of Italian investors over their interests in bringing business to the country. Italian Ambassador to the...
