MANILA, Philippines โ The Catholic Church in the Philippines has recognized seven Filipinos as โnew martyrsโ โ men and women…
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A Philippine Coast Guard station commander was shot dead in a brazen highway ambush in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. Hereโs what authorities know so far about the killing. 
Muslim Filipinos observe Al Isra Wal Miโraj on January 16. Hereโs what the Night Journey and Ascension of Prophet Muhammad means, why it matters, and how it is commemorated. (eArabic) 
Tropical Storm ADA (Nokaen) is affecting Mindanao with heavy rains, strong winds, and rough seas. Hereโs what PAGASA says, which areas are most affected, and what residents should prepare for. 
Explainer: House Bill 7071 proposes a Zamboanga Sibugay College of Medicine. What it means, the challenges, and why the lack of a state university matters. 
Fact check: Viral posts claim Russia threatened NATO to help Donald Trump โfreeโ Greenland. We found no evidence of official Russian threats or coordination with Trump. 
Statue of Bulgarian mystic blind Baba Vanga ยฉ Source: Shutterstock 
Billionaire tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. filed a โฑ100-million cyberlibel case against a sitting congressman over Facebook allegations. Hereโs why the case matters โ and what cyberlibel means in the Philippines. 
Why do some Filipinos, especially elders, call canned sardines โtinapaโ? This explainer looks at food culture, language, and memory in Filipino households. 
The death toll from the Cebu City landfill landslide has risen to 11, with 25 still missing. Rescuers say possible signs of life were detected beneath the site, prompting continued search operations.
