A floating barrier is placed at the entrance of Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, February 22, 2024. (Maxar Technologies/Handout via Reuters) BEIJING — China’s coast guard said on Friday it warned and “drove away” a Philippine C-208 aircraft that “illegally” entered the airspace over Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. China urges the Philippine […]
Many churches and Catholic institutions across the country are expected to be lit in red on Wednesday, Nov. 27, as a display of solidarity with persecuted Christians. Organized by the charity group Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), “Red Wednesday” has been observed in many countries since 2016 to honor Christians persecuted for their […]
Supporters react as Fox News projects Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump as winner during the 2024 U.S. presidential election, in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 6, 2024. (Reuters/Brendan Mcdermid) PALM BEACH, Florida — Donald Trump was elected president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was […]
The closure of eToro in the Philippines has sparked discussions about alternative trading platforms among Filipino investors. Online trading platform eToro recently announced it will be closing operations in the Philippines, leaving many Filipino investors uncertain about the future of their portfolios. The decision, which eToro attributes to regulatory challenges, has raised questions about the […]
Pope Francis leads the closing Mass at the end of the Synod of Bishops in Saint Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, October 27, 2024. (Reuters/Guglielmo Mangiapane) VATICAN— As the death toll from tropical storm “Kristine” continues to rise, Pope Francis offered prayers for Filipinos affected by the destruction and flooding. His remarks at his Oct. […]