CAIRO/GAZA/JERUSALEM --- Christian clergy canceled celebrations in Bethlehem, the Israeli-occupied Palestinian West Bank city where Christian tradition says Jesus was born in a stable 2,000 years ago.

Palestinian Christians held a candle-lit Chr...

BETHLEHEM, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES --- Pope Francis on Sunday kicked off global Christmas celebrations with a call for peace, as Israel's war on Hamas and Russia's invasion of Ukraine cast a shadow over one of the world's favorite holidays.

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VATICAN CITY --- The Vatican said on Monday in a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis that Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgi...

TOKYO, Japan ---President Ferdinand Marcos said he and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are aiming to finalize the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between their countries "as soon as possible."

"I think both the prime minister and I agree...

TOKYO, JAPAN---President Marcos brought home from the Asean-Japan Commemorative Summit here P14.5 billion worth of fresh investment commitments.

The pledges were made during a business event spearheaded by the Department of Trade and Industry on...

The Philippine entertainment industry mourns the sudden death of seasoned actor Ronaldo Valdez, whose work on film and television spanned almost five decades. He was 76.

Valdez, whose real name was James Ronald Dulaca Gibbs, died on Sunday after...

BAN KHON SUNG, Thailand --- A sleeping cat hugs a fish in a picture seen from the air, picked out in sprouting rainbow seedlings in a rice field in Thailand to illustrate a traditional proverb about abundance.

Farmer Tanyapong Jaikham and a team...

San Miguel dropped two games in the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) Commissioner's Cup as soon as June Mar Fajardo was sidelined by a fractured left hand.

But things have begun to look up for the perennial contenders as the Beermen annex...

MANILA, Philippines --- China on Monday evening once again accused the Philippines of "heightening tensions" in the West Philippine Sea, saying it "courted external forces" to put pressure on it.

It's the Philippines --- not China --- that has b...

In their coordinated looks of cropped leather jackets over midriff-baring tops paired with deconstructed denims, the members of H3RIZON (pronounced horizon) had the girl group vibe down pat.

The three Sydney-based Filipino-Australian singers wer...

(We are running this guide to help you plan your movie-viewing activity during the holidays. The 49th Metro Manila Film Festival, or MMFF, Christmas Edition runs from Dec. 25, 2023, to Jan. 7, 2024.)Directed by King Palisoc; written by Dodo Dayao; ...

TOKYO, Japan --- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in the Philippines on Monday from his four-day trip to Japan.

The presidential plane left Tokyo at 7:16 p.m. after a meeting with business leaders and the Asia Zero Emission Community leade...

LONDON -Oil extended gains on Monday to rise more than 3 percent as mounting attacks by the Iran-aligned Yemeni Houthi militant group on ships in the Red Sea disrupted maritime trade and raised concern of supply disruption.

A Norwegian-owned ves...

TOKYO, Japan --- "Well, I think this year, this 2023, was really the year of structural changes," President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. replied when asked by media how to describe the year as he was wrapping up his trip to Tokyo for the Asean-Japan Summit...

MANILA, Philippines --- Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista signed on Monday a memorandum of understanding with various agencies formalizing the National Coalition for Child Road Traffic Injury Prevention (NC-CRTIP) to protect children from roa...

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Breathtaking visuals and glamorous outfits took center stage at the red carpet of the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2023 at the Philippin...

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Matteo Guidicelli is one of the actors who will make their first ever appearance in a Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry this year. Despite starring in numerous films and series a...

Bea Borrescaught the attention of netizens after she posted a series of quotes about "grooming" on her Instagram Stories, which she deleted soon afterward.

"Grooming can be done simply by an adult paying attention, showing affection, or givi...

LONDON -The yen retreated on Monday, but held near its recent highs, as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) kicked off a two-day meeting that could be crucial in determining the timing of the end of the central bank's ultra-loose stance on interest rates.

T...

SEALED President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shake hands after witnessing the exchange of memorandum of cooperation between the Philippines and Japan on Sunday. ---MALACAANG PHOTO



TOKYO, Japan --- President Ferdin...

MANILA, Philippines --- The vehicle volume at major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region (NCR) has increased by 10,000 to 15,000 for the past two weeks as people start their holiday rush, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)...

Real Madrid cruised to a 4-1 win over Villarreal on Sunday to move top of La Liga but their night was tarnished when defender David Alaba suffered a serious knee injury.

Carlo Ancelotti's side is a point ahead of Catalan minnow Girona, which hos...

Members of the board of judges of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) have already seen all 10 entries as of Wednesday and "their opinions are divergent," according to MMFF spokesperson Noel Ferrer.

Heading the jury this year is awarding-...

(We are running this guide to help you plan your movie-viewing activity during the holidays. The 49th Metro Manila Film Festival, or MMFF, Christmas Edition runs from Dec. 25 to Jan. 7, 2024.)Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar; written by Enrico Santos; s...

In times of heartbreak or sadness, Teejay Marquez travels to a place where he can peacefully retreat into himself.

"The beach is the first place I go to. I stay there when I'm either happy or sad. It goes both ways. Because when I look far out a...

(We are running this guide to help you plan your movie-viewing activity during the holidays. The 49th Metro Manila Film Festival, or MMFF, Christmas Edition runs from Dec. 25 to Jan. 7, 2024.)

Directed by Derick Cabrido; written by Enrico Santos...

MANILA, Philippines --- Tropical depression Kabayan (international name: Jelawat) has developed into a tropical storm as it moves west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau reported on Sunday evening.

Kabayan was last s...

LIVE UPDATES: NCAA Finals Game 3 Mapua vs San Beda


MANILA, Philippines---San Beda can celebrate its sweet, sweet victory tonight after winning the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball championship but the following days may bring the Red Lions some str...

ANTIPOLO --San Miguel Beer pulled out stops down the stretch on Sunday night to take down TNT, 98-93, and gain an inside track in the race for playoff protection in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.

Ivan Aska was big in his final game for the Beermen,...

 

LUCENA CITY -- At least six alleged communist New People's Army (NPA) and a government soldier were killed in an encounter early Sunday morning (Dec. 17) in Balayan town in Batangas province, the military said.

Lieutenant Colonel Hecto...

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ILIGAN CITY -- Just weeks after being hit by strong earthquakes, Surigao del Sur is now bracing for the coming of tropical depression Kabayan, with rains and winds have started to affect the province on Sunda...

LIVE UPDATES: NCAA Finals Game 3 Mapua vs San Beda


MANILA, Philippines---When the buzzer sounded to signal San Beda's successful return atop the NCAA mountain, there was not a dry eye in the sea of red at Araneta Coliseum on Sunday.

Not even Mi...

Tropical Depression Kabayan LIVE UPDATES
MANILA, Philippines --- Tropical depression Kabayan has kept its strength as it accelerates westward over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau reported on Sunday evening.

In its 8 p.m. cyclone bull...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends the kickoff of the Asean-Japan Summit in Tokyo on December 17, 2023. Photo from PCO



TOKYO, Japan --- As the Indo-Pacific remains in a deadlock over the South China Sea row, the Association of Southeast Asian N...

MANILA, Philippines --- Yllana Marie Aduana, the country's representative in the 2023 Miss Earth pageant, is among the two top vote-getters from Asia and Oceania in the first round of online voting for "Best Bikini," along with host delegate Do Thi...

MANILA, Philippines--Jong Uichico is making a comeback on the PBA sidelines after being tapped by NLEX to become part of its coaching staff.

The Road Warriors made the announcement Sunday, saying that Uichico will serve as a lead assistant to co...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends the kickoff of the Asean-Japan Summit in Tokyo on December 17, 2023. Photo from PCO



TOKYO, Japan --- Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday agreed to speed up talks of a pros...

LIVE UPDATES: NCAA Finals Game 3 Mapua vs San Beda


MANILA, Philippines---From primarily being known as just a defender, James Payosing proved his worth for San Beda at the most opportune time.

Payosing notched a double-double in the process wit...