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In the Philippines, Holy Week is more than a religious observance—it is a national experience, a sacred rhythm that shapes public life, family traditions, and national identity. As the world’s third-largest Catholic nation and the most devoutly Christian country in Asia, the Philippines treats Holy Week with profound reverence. ItsContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY — In the isolated village of Simsiman in Pahamuddin, a newly established town in Cotabato province, 73 elderly Moro residents received critical eye care on Tuesday, part of a continuing outreach effort led by regional officials and private health advocates. The mission, which included basic checkups and theContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has placed Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur under its control following a rise in election-related violence ahead of the 2025 polls. Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia confirmed the move on Tuesday, April 15, saying the decision took effect immediately following an en bancContinue Reading
A powerful solar storm is on its way to Earth, and if conditions line up just right, it could bring rare aurora displays farther south than usual across the United States on Tuesday night. Triggered by massive solar eruptions called coronal mass ejections (CMEs), the incoming geomagnetic storm has promptedContinue Reading
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Glenn Montebon Corsiga as the new bishop of the Diocese of Ipil, a move seen by church leaders and laypeople alike as a fresh chapter for a diocese facing urgent pastoral and social challenges—from environmental degradation and corruption to electoral integrity.Continue Reading
As tensions mount between the United States and China, Europe appears to be subtly recalibrating its global alliances—shifting its focus eastward. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reportedly reached out to Beijing within days of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation, signaling a strategic pivot in the EU’sContinue Reading
The question is bold, even hopeful: Could climate change be reversing itself? In an era marked by record-breaking heat, devastating storms, and rising seas, the idea of a natural rebound seems tempting—especially with recent headlines about slower warming rates or localized climate anomalies. But climate scientists caution against premature optimism:Continue Reading
