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Caught on video: Young man goes on rampage against passengers in Muntinlupa
9+ hour, 44+ min ago (140+ words) MANILA, Philippines " A video of a young man attacking passengers inside a jeepney in Muntinlupa has raised safety concerns among commuters after it circulated on Reddit and other social media platforms. Some female passengers could be heard crying and appeared…...
Despite its best efforts, Iran won't be able to toll the Strait of Hormuz. Here's why
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (890+ words) Tensions have again escalated in the Middle East, with the United States and Iran trading strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. It follows reports of an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship trying to transit through the strait. Both…...
Throwback: Tech store looks back on Rene Baterbonia's first visit after MVP award
6+ hour, 2+ min ago (314+ words) MANILA, Philippines " A tech store in Agusan del Sur paid tribute to late Ateneo student-athlete Rene "Bobet" Baterbonia, recalling his visit to the shop after he was named Most Valuable Player of the Palarong Pambansa 2025. At the time, Rene was…...
Bishop urges prayers for Pope Leo as pontiff presses global calls for peace
1+ day, 16+ min ago (362+ words) As Pope Leo XIV intensifies his appeals for peace amid conflicts and humanitarian crises around the world, a Philippine bishop on Monday urged Catholics to pray for the pontiff as he leads the Church through growing global challenges. Bishop Reynaldo…...
What's cooking this July: Food launches, promos and dining experiences to try
1+ day, 55+ min ago (596+ words) Food and beverage brands kick off July with a mix of new launches, limited-time promos and dining updates across tea, fast food, restaurants and curated dining experiences. Here's what's new in the Philippine dining scene this month. Apple English Breakfast…...
New Minions film heads to 1920s Hollywood in franchise refresh
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (515+ words) LOS ANGELES'Illumination's latest Minions film is going back to 1920s Hollywood, a departure that French animator Pierre Coffin hopes will freshen a long-running animated franchise that has grown into one of Universal's biggest film, theme-park and merchandising brands. When Illumination animation…...
Mandaluyong's Greenfield District maintains sanitation protocols amid nearby mpox case
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (415+ words) A mixed-use development in Mandaluyong City assured the public that it continues to maintain cleaning and sanitation measures following the confirmation of an mpox case near the area. Greenfield District'said on Tuesday, June 30, that it had been "made aware" of…...
Hugh Jackman plays Robin Hood as wicked " it's a badly timed take on the hero of the poor
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (1215+ words) Robin Hood plays should be banned, wrote an advisor to King Henry VIII in 1536 " they were, he argued, teaching the public how to defy the king's officers. It was basically the medieval equivalent of claiming video games make kids violent,…...
How a Thai teen's night at a Pattaya beach ended in death
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (709+ words) PATTAYA, Thailand'A 17-year-old Thai girl was on a lively strip of palm-fringed sand in the seaside city of Pattaya on Wednesday night, June 24, where a friend said she met a foreign man and struck up a conversation. In the early…...
Prayers urged prayers for speedy Cause of Bishop Alfredo Verzosa
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (372+ words) Archbishop Emeritus Ernesto Salgado of Nueva Segovia prays at the tomb of Servant of God Alfredo Verzosa after a Mass marking the 72nd anniversary of his death at the Vigan Cathedral on June 27, 2026. (Vigan Cathedral via CBCP News) Hundreds of Catholics…...