By Tracy Cabrera There are some of us who have brought home the urn containing their loved one’s ashes—but as a rule, this is being discouraged by the Catholic Church. Generally, the church prohibits keeping or bringing home cremated remains permanently or temporarily, reminding the faithful that ashes must be laid to rest in a…
Sourced online by Tracy Cabrera Filipina tennis star Alexandra ‘Alex’ Eala missed her play to exit the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 500 Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, falling short against Russian nemesis Diana Shnaider, 2-6, 7-6(5), 6-4, in the tournament’s quarterfinals. Starting strong in the first set, Shnaider won the opening game before Eala claimed…
By Tracy Cabrera With the country bracing for the severe impact of a forecasted super El Niño event until the middle of next year, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is urging businesses and households to adopt energy-saving measures to cope up with the anticipated increase in demand and consumption for electricity. While strengthening its power…
The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) conducted a cybersecurity awareness lecture for fire basic recruits in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat, as part of its efforts to strengthen digital security awareness among public safety personnel. The lecture was held on October 21, 2026, at the National Fire Training Institute (NFTI) Region 12 and was…
MANILA – The northeast monsoon or “amihan.” shear line, and a low-pressure area (LPA) will bring rains over several parts of the country, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the LPA was located 320 km. east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar….
MANILA – The Philippines was represented at the recent Bar Convent Berlin as liquor brand Tanduay brought its renowned heritage and craftsmanship to the European spirits community. Held Oct. 12 to 14 at Exhibition Centre Berlin in Germany, the annual event is the largest and leading global trade fair for the bar and beverage industries….
MANILA – Barangay Ginebra turned in a much better performance that San Miguel Beer couldn’t match, leading to a dominant 126-99 win Friday to move within a win of advancing to the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup semifinals. Jordan Murphy produced 33 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to lead Ginebra in Game 2 of…
MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) on Friday night said it has delivered earlier in the day the check to AmiananPH, the provider of the artisan gifts presented to delegates, guests and partners who attended the ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting from Oct. 5 to 9. This, after AmiananPH claimed in a social media…
MANILA – Congress has the authority to increase or reduce the proposed PHP7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, Malacañang said on Friday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro maintained that Congress holds the “power of the purse,” after the executive branch submitted its 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP), which outlines the programs and projects that need government…
MANILA – Fifty overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their dependents arrived from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday, while 69 more were expected to reach the country later in the day as the government continued its repatriation efforts amid tensions in the Middle East. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), in a news release, said the…