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Malacañang has issued a directive prohibiting high-ranking Philippine government officials from traveling to Taiwan, engaging in official transactions with the island nation, or receiving Taiwanese visitors without proper authorization. The order is formalized under Memorandum Circular No. 82, series of 2025, released by the Office of the President. The circular outlines strict updated guidelines governing … Read more
VATICAN CITY – April 21, 2025 — Tributes from world leaders, religious figures, and millions of faithful have begun to pour in following the death of Pope Francis, who passed away peacefully at 7:35 a.m. Monday morning at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed the news through Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, who described … Read more
Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed his death, stating that he died at 7:35 a.m. at his residence in the Vatican’s Santa Marta House. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 17, 1936, … Read more
Public elementary and high schools across the Philippines will officially begin classes for School Year 2025–2026 on June 16, 2025, marking a return to the pre-pandemic academic calendar. The Department of Education (DepEd) confirmed the opening date in its DepEd Order No. 12, Series of 2025, which outlines the adjusted school calendar for the upcoming … Read more
Comedian and talent manager Ogie Diaz recently shared a pointed social media post listing the types of senatorial candidates he refuses to vote for, subtly referencing current figures without naming names. In his lengthy message, Diaz emphasized integrity and authenticity as essential traits for those aspiring to join the Senate. He opened his post by … Read more
Kapuso actress Kyline Alcantara has unfollowed basketball player Kobe Paras on Instagram, fueling further speculations about their rumored breakup. The move comes shortly after fans noticed both personalities had begun deleting photos of each other on their respective Instagram accounts. On Tuesday, Alcantara took to her Instagram Stories to post a cryptic quote that read, … Read more
BACOLOD CITY — A woman has gone viral online after making a controversial comment about a tragic accident that occurred during a Good Friday procession in Barangay Alangilan, Bacolod City, on April 18. The incident, which resulted in the deaths of three individuals, happened while a religious procession was being held in observance of Holy … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned that 19 areas across the country may experience a “danger level” heat index on Monday, April 21, 2025. According to PAGASA’s 5 p.m. bulletin on April 20, synoptic stations in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, and Aparri, Cagayan, are forecast to register a sweltering heat index … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has released its weather forecast for Monday, April 21, 2025, indicating unsettled weather across parts of Mindanao due to the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), while easterlies continue to affect the rest of the country. According to Pagasa, cloudy skies with scattered rain showers … Read more
A video showing a school principal removing the toga from graduating students during a ceremony at Col. Ruperto Abellon National High School in Laua-an, Antique has gone viral, prompting an official investigation by Antique’s Schools Division Office (SDO). The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, during the senior high school graduation ceremony, affecting 249 … Read more