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UN-led efforts to nudge Afghanistan towards a more peaceful and inclusive future with a more equal role for women and girls continued Monday at international talks, which for the first time included the Taliban de facto authorities.

Sudan: UN food convoy attacked, supplies looted amid worsening crisis

July 1, 2024

Unidentified armed men in Sudan on Sunday attacked UN World Food Programme (WFP) trucks carrying food assistance meant for thousands of civilians in need in central Darfur, the agency reported.

Tens of thousands displaced in new Gaza City escalation

July 1, 2024

Ongoing heavy fighting in northern Gaza has now forced an estimated 84,000 people to flee eastern Gaza City in a matter of days, while also cutting off access to a key aid distribution hub, UN humanitarians said on Monday.

‘Trust and respect’ feeds interfaith rice growing success in the Philippines

June 30, 2024

Trust built on decades of respect for religion has fertilized the seeds of success for two communities, one Muslim the other Christian, which have joined together to build a successful rice growing cooperative in the Philippines.

Amazon, Built by Retail, Invests in Its AI Future

June 30, 2024

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

WSJ.com: WSJD

Amazon, now the fifth-ever U.S. company to reach $2 trillion in market value, is planning to spend more than $100 billion over the next decade on data centers for AI computing.

Hallyu meets classical music in ‘OST Symphony: K-drama in Concert’

June 30, 2024

Entertainment

Music from K-drama hits came to life in ''OST Symphony: K-Drama in Concert," a collaboration between the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) held at the Manila Metropolitan Theater...

‘Ex-Cabinet official backed illegal POGOs’

June 30, 2024

Charles Dantes

PAGCOR chief vows to unmask ‘lobbyists’ A former Cabinet official tried to facilitate the grant of gaming licenses to some of the illegal POGOs that have been recently raided and found engaged in illegal activities, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp...

Next DepEd chief must ‘bring up PH test scores’ – Marcos

June 30, 2024

Charles Dantes

President Marcos on Saturday said he would need more time to choose the next Education Secretary, acknowledging that the Cabinet portfolio entails “complicated” work as he needs someone who can “bring up the test scores” in the country. “Simply put, I ...

Building a happy world for humans, animals

June 30, 2024

Claudeth Mocon-Ciriaco and Butch Fernandez

Momentum builds up for effort to improve animal welfare law amid rising strays and rabies cases

PFP, NUP forge alliance pact for ‘united’ PH

June 30, 2024

Charles Dantes & Maricel Cruz

President Ferdinand Marcos led the signing of an alliance between his political party, the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) and the National Unity Party (NUP) in a bid to forge stronger political ties for the upcoming 2025 midterm polls. “It is good ...

Philippines inks covenant, paves way for decent work

June 30, 2024

THE Philippines has laid the groundwork to address employment issues, which can worsen if left unresolved. The National Employment Summit (NES) brought together partners and stakeholders to tackle labor market challenges and find solutions, noted the ...

Weight-loss drug users turn to plastic surgery to address loose skin, ethical questions arise

June 30, 2024

By Madison Muller, Ashleigh Furlong & Naomi Kresge

Hong Kong struggles to reassure investors as foreign judges depart amid crackdown

June 30, 2024

By Rebecca Choong Wilkins & Shirley Zhao

Fact focus: A look at some of the false claims made during Biden and Trump’s first debate

June 30, 2024

By The Associated Press

Ukraine is battling to preserve democratic progress during wartime, but it’s not easy

June 30, 2024

By Jill Lawless | The Associated Press

Danish chef embraces plant-based menu, faces backlash but earns global acclaim

June 30, 2024

By Sanne Wass

Macquarie borrowed big, now 16 million Thames Water users are picking up the bill

June 30, 2024

By Lucca De Paoli & Jess Shankleman

Capitol Medical Center @ 54 Committed to Delivering Exceptional Healthcare

June 30, 2024

Candy P. Dalizon and Rory Visco

Celebrating its 54th Anniversary, Capitol Medical Center (CMC) is undergoing a significant transformation. Upgraded facilities, renovated centers and units, and new offices reflect the hospital’s unwavering commitment to provide the “Right Care, Right...

Fish oral vaccine developed vs tilapia bacterial infection

June 30, 2024

Rizza B. Ramoran | S&T Media Services

Bacterial infections in tilapia, a bane in the fish industry, may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to the research on fish oral vaccine.

Why do science? CERN physicist answers

June 30, 2024

By Harvey Sapigao

Pope Francis: Drug cartels are ‘traffickers of death,’ ‘murderers’

June 30, 2024

Courtney Mares | Catholic News Agency via CBCP News

VATICAN—Pope Francis called drug traffickers criminals, murderers, and “traffickers of death” during his general audience on Wednesday.

Archdiocese launches rosary campaign amid China’s actions

June 30, 2024

CBCP News

A Catholic archdiocese is using a special weapon against China’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea: the rosary.

Comedians at the Vatican: Humor has deep roots in Catholic tradition

June 30, 2024

Joanne M. Pierce, College of the Holy Cross / The Conversation (CC)

When Pope Francis addressed a group of top international comedians on June 14, he called them “artists” and stressed the value of their talents.

Caritas PHL emphasizes trust, accountability in fundraising drive

June 30, 2024

Roy Lagarde / CBCP News

As the Catholic Church’s humanitarian and advocacy arm launches a major fundraising campaign, a top official emphasized that trust and accountability are basic principles for cooperation.

Philippine coral reefs under siege

June 30, 2024

Jonathan L. Mayuga

The Philippine Coral Bleaching Watch recently shared an alarming trend of coral bleaching in the Philippines.

List of threatened species grows by 1,000

June 30, 2024

By Taiwo Adebayo | Associated Press

Cavite’s General Trias ‘greening’ 33 villages

June 30, 2024

Jonathan L. Mayuga

The local government of General Trias City, Cavite, kicked off its tree-planting program in the past week, targeting to plant fruit-bearing trees in 33 subdivisions.

USA Gymnastics: Burning no more

June 30, 2024

By Will Graves | The Associated Press

After serving time for raping minor, Dutchman qualifies for Paris Olympics

June 30, 2024

THE HAGUE, Netherlands—A Dutch beach volleyball player convicted and imprisoned eight years ago for raping an underage girl in Britain has qualified for the Paris Olympics.

Atayde’s Warriors champions in Indonesia

June 30, 2024

THE District Warriors Philippines of the First District of Quezon City fended off the ACBA Tigers Sydney (ATS), 75-71, to rule the Mutant 2024 Cahaya Lestari Surabaya (CLS) Cup International Invitational League Under-23 Senior Basketball Boys Division...

SafeSport seeks $10M more due to rising number of sex-abuse cases

June 30, 2024

THE US Center for SafeSport released its 2023 annual report Thursday, pointing to an ever-growing surge in abuse reports and the impact of inflation in claiming it needed a 40 percent increase in funding.

PHL’s first social commerce platform for collectibles stands out at TOYCON 2024

June 30, 2024

Toki, the first and only social commerce platform in the Philippines dedicated to collectibles, recently delighted hobbyists and enthusiasts at TOYCON, the biggest annual gathering for collectors at SMX Manila.

Special-edition vinyl albums delight some fans, others suspect cynical marketing ploy

June 30, 2024

By Glenn Fosbraey | University of Winchester

Of Weddings Grand & Beautiful and one-of-a-kind

June 30, 2024

Pablo A. Tariman

What’s with the month of June that people want to get married at this time of the year?

Bacolod Film Festival announces 10 finalists

June 30, 2024

Seymour B. Sanchez

Ten finalists to the Bacolod Film Festival have been named in a press conference at the Bacolod City Government Center.

PAOCC: Alice Guo could become stateless

June 30, 2024

Emmanuel Tupas

Suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo could become stateless and lose all her properties in the Philippines after a National Bureau of Investigation exam showed her fingerprints are identical with those of Chinese national Guo Hua Ping.

Israel cites solidarity with Philippines on 76th Independence Day

June 30, 2024

Michael Punongbayan

The embassy of Israel thanked President Marcos for his continued support as it celebrated its 76th Independence Day in Manila, highlighting the resiliency of the nation.

Divorce bill unconstitutional, says ex-lawmaker

June 30, 2024