What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how it's celebrated
Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular.
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Hachiko, Japan's ever-faithful dog, turns 100
TOKYO, Japan — In the hurly-burly outside one of Tokyo's main train stations stands a statue of a dog whose true story of loyalty has made him a beloved mascot for generations.
Silay tennis youngsters to strut stuff in PPS netfest
MANILA, Philippines -- The Mayor Joedith Gallego National Junior Tennis Championships gets going, Friday November 9, at the Silay courts in Negros Occidental with the aim of providing a platform for young talents to showcase their skills.
Vatican says transgender Catholics can be baptized
VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Transgender believers can be baptized in the Catholic Church, if it would not cause scandal or "confusion", the Vatican said Wednesday, clarifying a sensitive area of doctrine.
Press Release - Angara pushes for the commemoration of the arrival of Islam in the Philippines as a special national working holiday
Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the declaration of November 7 of every year as a special working holiday in commemoration of the first mosque and the introduction of Islam in the country.
Vibe check! 6 pretty yet tough CASETiFY accessories on sale that match your unique style
MANILA, Philippines — In this era, aesthetics alone won't cut it. Whether it's your social media persona, fashion sense or even your phone accessories, you should always marry style with substance.
No virtue in zealotry
The Philippines is a nation of faith. This is not a prescriptive statement – it’s not meant to deny the reality of atheist or agnostic Filipinos, or to claim they are in any way less ‘Filipino’ than their neighbors. It is merely a statement about how central faith has been in our society, and the way it has been used – sometimes abused – to create a sense of identity where one did not exist before, as with the Spanish colonizers and evangelists.
SC fun run lures big field
THE Supreme Court’s fun run for judicial innovation yesterday drew more than 1,500 participants, including justices and court officials.