ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV said Sunday that God doesn 't listen to the prayers of those who make war or cite God to justify their violence, as he prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square. With the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran entering...
The local government of Malabon has debunked a viral social media image showing Mayor Jeannie Sandoval’s face on a tarpaulin with a Holy Week greeting. The image depicted Mayor Sandoval in the likeness of the Virgin Mary. A separate post quoted the mayor as saying she approved of the...
As fuel and food prices continue to rise, a youth organization in Pasig City is reviving the community pantry, first popularized during the pandemic, to help struggling transport sector drivers. In an interview with the Manila Bulletin, Mark Daniel C. Alcazar, executive director of PasigLaban...
Animal welfare group Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) extended its community outreach efforts on Saturday, March 28, by bringing its “Community PAWntry” initiative to Maginhawa Street, offering pet food assistance to struggling public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers. The initiative aimed...
A man was arrested for stabbing his drinking buddy during a confrontation after the suspect allegedly slapped the victim’s live-in partner over her loud voice in Makati City on Thursday, March 26. The Makati City Police Station said the incident occurred during a drinking session involving the...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday made unannounced visits to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, as Ukraine seeks to use its drone expertise to help Gulf Arab states blunt Iran 's attacks during the war in the Middle East. Zelenskyy said that Ukraine...
MONACO (AP) — Pope Leo XIV urged residents of the principality of Monaco on Saturday to use their wealth and influence for good and reject the "idolatry of power and money" that is fueling wars around the world. Leo made a one-day trip to the glitzy Mediterranean enclave, becoming the first pope...
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss food giant Nestlé says about 12 tons, or 413,793 candy bars, of its KitKat chocolate brand were stolen after leaving its production site in Italy earlier this week for Poland. The company, based in Vevey, Switzerland, said in a statement Friday that "the vehicle and its load...
BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed three journalists who were covering the latest Israel-Hezbollah war, their TV stations said. Hezbollah 's al-Manar TV said its longtime correspondent Ali Shoeib was killed in southern Lebanon. Israel 's military...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the month-long war in the Middle East on Saturday, claiming two missile launches at Israel. About 2,500 U.S. Marines arrived in the region. And Pakistan 's government said regional powers plan to meet Sunday to discuss...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto reminded student-athletes to prioritize their education while staying active in extracurricular activities, following the city’s recognition of 268 young Pasigueño athletes who won medals at the National Capital Region (NCR) Palaro 2026. The recognition ceremony was...
The Provincial Government of Bulacan has stepped up its employment drive by hosting the Bulacan Mega Job Fair and the 2026 National Women’s Month Job Fair, creating new opportunities for job seekers in the province. Officials said the major fairs were also open to Overseas Filipino Workers...
