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A city dweller’s guide to Visita Iglesia in Metro Manila

The Visita Iglesia is one of the most notable traditions of Filipino Catholics during Holy Week. For city dwellers and those who will be in...

‘Pinoy power’: Toyo Eatery is No. 24 best restaurant in Asia

Philippine restaurant Toyo Eatery climbed to the 24th spot of this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, making it the best in the Philippines in...

Kobayashi Pharma ordered to recall red yeast rice pills after 2 deaths

TOKYO — Japanese authorities on Wednesday ordered drugmaker Kobayashi Pharmaceutical 4967.T to recall three dietary supplement products containing red yeast rice, or beni koji, after they were linked...

Why Pinoys are opposing MIAA’s plan to remove gang chairs at NAIA-3 arrival lobby

Some metal gang chairs have been removed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 arrival hall, ahead of plans to permanently remove...
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‘Huling kain’: Luis Manzano comments on mukbang experience with Alden Richards

"Huling kain niya?" Host Luis Manzano shared his reaction during his "mukbang" with actor Alden Richards for his "Luis Listens" vlog on YouTube. The host featured...

Thailand moves closer to legalizing same-sex unions as parliament passes landmark bill

BANGKOK — Thailand's lower house of parliament on Wednesday passed a marriage equality bill at the final reading, in a landmark step that moves the country...

World’s first ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park to be built in Saudi Arabia

TOKYO — The world's first theme park devoted to the "Dragon Ball" universe of comics, movies, and games will be built in Saudi Arabia, the franchise...

Bishops urge probe after Boracay’s Atis barred from ancestral land

Catholic bishops are calling on the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to intervene and probe the situation of the indigenous Ati community in Boracay...
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‘How I feel’: McDo mascot’s pic in meeting with officials inspires witty captions

Many Filipinos found a picture of the McDonald's mascot sitting in a meeting with officials relatable. The Quezon City government on Monday shared that representatives...

Explainer: The UN Security Council demanded a Gaza ceasefire – what happens now?

UNITED NATIONS — A day after the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution demanding a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the release of hostages, the war in...

Photographing the eclipse? You’ll join a long history of people seeking proof of experience

If you are one of the millions planning to view the total solar eclipse on April 8, there is a good chance that you...
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Miss Universe Philippines lauded for anti-cyberbullying statement

Pinoy pageant fans welcomed the statement of the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) organization about cyberbullying and hateful comments on social media involving its delegates and...

Factbox: Notable US bridge collapses after being hit by a vessel

A loaded cargo ship rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, on Tuesday, sending people and vehicles into the waters below. Here are some other...
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‘Nagpaparamdam’: Man shares personal reason behind Holy Week visit to hometown

Terminals are expected to be filled with passengers as Filipinos go home to their provinces ahead of the holidays this Holy Week. One Pinoy, however,...
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‘Pinagpala si Father’: Quips circulate as Filipinos rediscover old photo of Cardinal Advincula

An old picture of Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula attending a groundbreaking ceremony of a chapel in a seminary at Makati earned witty comments...

Are private conversations truly private? A cybersecurity expert explains how end-to-end encryption protects you

Imagine opening your front door wide and inviting the world to listen in on your most private conversations. Unthinkable, right? Yet, in the digital...
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South Korea has ‘grave concerns’ over China using water cannons against Philippine ships

SEOUL — South Korea's foreign ministry on Tuesday expressed "grave concerns" over China's recent use of water cannons against Philippine ships, saying it stokes tension...
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‘Mula sa Bolt’: Flight passenger amused by translated album descriptions inside plane

"Kalokohan." "Basagin ang aking kaluluwa." These are just some of the translated album descriptions that a flight passenger noticed on his first time flying a...

Explainer: US lawsuit against Apple could make iPhone experience more consumer-friendly

WASHINGTON — The U.S. has filed a lawsuit against Apple with the aim of increasing competition for the iPhone and giving a leg up to smaller...
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India seeks cooperation with Philippines including in defense and security, foreign minister says

MANILA — India supports the Philippines upholding its sovereignty and hopes to find new areas of cooperation including in defense and security, its foreign minister...