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Taiwan rattled by more than 200 quakes, but no major damage

TAIPEI — Taiwan's quake-hit eastern county of Hualien was rattled by more than 200 aftershocks late on Monday and early on Tuesday, but only minor damage was reported...
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‘Nag-aaral ako!’: R’Bonney Gabriel embraces Pinoy heritage by studying Filipino

Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel is embracing her Philippine heritage by learning how to speak the national language. The Filipino-American beauty queen has been in...

Taylor Swift fans descend on London pub name-checked on album

Album mention boosts London pub's popularity Black Dog launches 'Swift' burger, themed cocktails 'Poets' breaks Spotify's single-day streaming record LONDON — Taylor Swift fans are flocking...
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Why MMDA’s tree trimming activity post drew criticisms

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority drew flak after it posted about the trimming of trees activity to protect power lines. The deleted post opened talks...

Fire guts Ilagan diocese’s original cathedral

A massive fire engulfed the Ilagan diocese’s original cathedral while it was undergoing initial renovations Monday. The fire damaged ‘everything’ inside the 17th-century church, even...

Ryan Gosling’s ‘The Fall Guy’ is a love letter to stunt performers

LONDON — After serving "Kenergy" with "Barbie", actor Ryan Gosling turns the spotlight on the movie-makers whose job is to shine on screen while remaining invisible...

Grindr facing UK data lawsuit for allegedly sharing users’ HIV status

LONDON — Gay dating app Grindr GRND.N is facing a mass data protection lawsuit in London from hundreds of users who allegedly had their private information, including HIV...

Earth Day 2024: 4 effective strategies to reduce household food waste

The global food system produces enough food for everyone, yet, in 2023, 333 million people worldwide were food insecure and 783 million were chronically...
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The story behind viral pic of Diwata holding a box of cake vertically

Former actress and San Pablo, Laguna First Lady Gem Castillo revealed the story behind the viral picture of her and gay street food sensation...
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‘Intrams sa Intramuros’: Witty Facebook events pop up on PH users’ timelines

"Mag-intrams sa Intramuros." Witty Facebook events with wordplay on people or places are suddenly taking over the timelines of online users in the Philippines. Seemingly a...

Egypt reclaims 3,400-year-old stolen statue of King Ramses II

CAIRO — Egypt welcomed home a 3,400-year-old statue depicting the head of King Ramses II after it was stolen and smuggled out of the country more...

Catholic Church by the numbers: More Catholics but fewer vocations

The number of Catholics worldwide increased by 14 million in 2022, according to the Vatican’s 2022 Statistical Yearbook of the Church released earlier this...
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Alec Baldwin’s criminal case hinges on a Wild West revolver

TAOS, New Mexico — A Colt .45 "Peacemaker" revolver, a symbol of the American Wild West, is at the center of actor Alec Baldwin's fight to...
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‘Wag biglain’: Expert cautions public vs sudden drinking of cold water this dry season

Experts advise Filipinos to remain hydrated this warm and dry season, but did you know that there are also some risks in drinking cold...

Church group calls for measures to protect workers from extreme heat

A Church-labor organization is pushing for enhanced safety measures to protect workers from extreme heat across the country. The Churchpeople-Workers Solidarity (CWS) urged employers and...
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‘Fill in the blanks’: Public advisory on railway project with no details baffles Filipinos

"Fill in the blanks?" This was the comment of Filipinos after spotting a picture of a roadwork advisory related to the massive North-South Commuter Railway...

Earth Day 2024: ‘Green muscle memory’ and climate education promote behaviour change

This year, organizers of Earth Day are calling for widespread climate education as a critical step in the fight against climate change. A new report,...

5 apprehensions a day? Bacolod mayor spox addresses viral traffic enforcers’ quota memo

The spokesperson of Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez said that the city chief had not approved the circulating memo giving traffic enforcers a quota of...

China says committed to resolving maritime disputes via talks

QINGDAO, China — China remains committed to resolving maritime disputes with other countries through dialogue but will not allow itself to be "abused", said a senior...

Philippines, US troops begin annual combat drills

MANILA —  Nearly 17,000 Filipino and American troops will begin a three-week joint combat training exercise in the Philippines on Monday involving maritime drills in the...