Marikina City, known as the country’s shoe capital, is set to further prove its legacy after its locally made footwear was selected as the official shoes of Miss Universe Philippines 2026. Miss Universe Philippines revealed on its official Facebook page that candidates will wear footwear crafted...
A 21-year-old man was arrested while his accomplice remains at large after they allegedly evaded a checkpoint in Pasig City, leading to a chase and shootout that left him wounded. The Eastern Police District (EPD) said the incident occurred at around 8 p.m. on Friday, May 1, while personnel of the...
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Saturday encouraged some of the wealthiest U.S. Catholics to keep on giving to support his charitable works, in an audience that confirmed how the election of the first U.S.-born pope has invigorated American Catholics and their donations. The Chicago-born Leo met with...
BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least seven people and wounded others on Saturday while the Israeli military demolished parts of a Catholic convent in a border village, officials said. Israel 's military on Saturday issued a new warning for residents of nine...
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but also expressed skepticism it would lead to a deal. "I 'll let you know about it later," he said before boarding Air Force One, adding that "they 're going...
A 14-wheel truck collided with a transport network vehicle service (TNVS) car at the corner of San Marcelino and Juan Nakpil Streets in Malate, Manila on Saturday, May 2, injuring two Korean passengers. According to the Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit (MDTEU), the victims came from a...
Gerry Conway, a renowned comic book writer who helped create characters and stories for Marvel and DC, including the Punisher character in the Spider-Man comics, has died. He was 73. In a Monday statement announcing his death, Marvel described Conway as a legendary comic book writer with a prolific...
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The ultra-low-cost airline that once operated hundreds of daily flights on its bright...
When a federal judge shot down a Trump administration policy of holding immigrants without bond last December, it seemed like a serious blow to the president 's mass deportation effort. Instead, a top Justice Department official insisted the ruling wasn 't binding, and the administration...
The Las Piñas City government launched its “Pangkabuhayan Cart” program, a new livelihood initiative aimed at helping residents start small businesses and achieve financial stability. Las Piñas Mayor April Aguilar led the program with the distribution of food carts to six selected Las Piñero...
Fans flooded social media with congratulatory messages after celebrity couple Joyce Pring and Juancho Triviño announced the birth of their third child, a baby boy named Gregorio Andres, marking their transition into a family of five. The announcement, originally shared by Joyce on Instagram,...
The Parañaque City government has passed an ordinance requiring hospitals and clinics to honor patients ' chosen health care proxies, giving residents the right to decide who will make medical decisions on their behalf. The measure, known as the “Parañaque Right to Care Ordinance,” makes...
