Miss World pageant reveals new format, focuses on social media
The 67th Miss World beauty pageant, on-going in Sanya, China, has announced that it is changing its format in choosing the winners as it focuses on social media and interactivity.
The mission of the Twelve
Jesus went up the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, he called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose…
Gov’t forms task force to hasten ‘BBB’ projects
The government is taking steps to hasten the implementation of its massive infrastructure program by removing red tape and other bottlenecks that threaten to derail the projects.
Tilapia skin, new treatment for burns
Stories from biblical scholars suggest tilapia was the fish used by Jesus to feed the crowd at the Sea of Galilee, the so-called ‘St. Peter’s Fish’. Tilapia is probably the…
Pulong to quit politics in 2019
Vice Mayor Paolo “Pulong” Duterte has declared his intent to retire from politics in 2019, only days after his sister, Davao Mayor Sara Duterte, announced her plan to run for…
Slain anchorman declined security
Slain broadcast journalist Chris Lozada had written Malacanang complaining of death threats he had been getting from dismissed Bislig City Mayor Librado Navarro.
Mysterious world of ‘The Ghost Bride’
Fascinating Chinatown in Binondo is the setting of “The Ghost Bride,” topbilled by Kim Chiu, directed by Chito Roño, and written by Charlston Ong and Cathy Camarillo.
INC’s largest socio-civic mission
The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) will conduct its largest and widest Lingap sa Mamamayan socio-civic mission as part of the 62nd birthday celebration of INC Executive Minister Bro. Eduardo V.…
Marawi’s liberation
ONLY days ago, the government euphorically declared Marawi City liberated from the occupation and control by Islamic terrorists, a feat that no doubt has contemporary global significance. The achievement is…
Roads closed on ASEAN Summit
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said portions of Roxas Boulevard and other areas in southern part of the metropolis will be closed to motorists and pedestrians for certain date…
5,000 cops to secure Metro during ‘Undas’
More than 5,000 Metro Manila policemen will be deployed to ensure the peaceful and orderly observance of All Saints’ Day next week.
‘Quedan’ to intensify into typhoon
Severe tropical storm “Quedan” (international name “Saola”) continues to gain strength and will likely intensify into a typhoon within 36 to 48 hours but won’t make landfall in any part…
A Filipino partner for the Comelec
BUHAY partylist Rep. Lito Atienza has called for a revision of the nation’s Automated Election System (AES) so that only a Filipino-owned organization will be allowed to carry out the…
10-year passports starting January
The Department of Foreign Affairs will issue Philippine passports with a 10-year validity period starting January 2018.
‘Undas’ exodus on
The All Saints’ Day exodus in various ports nationwide started yesterday with 54,957 shipping passengers leaving for their home provinces.
Franz: Every game is important
While a Final Four berth in the UAAP Season 80 basketball tournament is already within reach, Adamson coach Franz Pumaren is keeping his expectations at modest in terms of clinching…
