THE TRUTH ABOUT: Manila - Caught on Camera

Dogs, turtle and snail receive blessings in churches

Pets from dogs to turtles received holy water blessings in Manila and Santiago as Catholics marked Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.

Euronews · Oct 5

Wagging tails fill Malate Church as priests bless pets for St. Francis feast

The Malate Church in Manila celebrates the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi with a special blessing for animals

The Independent UK · Oct 4

A Rice Farmer's Brain Parasite Surfaces in NEJM After the Philippines' 2025 Deadline to Stop Its Spread

Manila doctors traced a rice farmer's brief shaking spell to brain schistosomiasis after the Philippines' 2025 goal to stop the parasite passed.

Medical Daily · Oct 2

Pirates were far more diverse than Blackbeard. And they didn’t say ‘arrr’, matey

September 19 marks International Talk Like a Pirate Day, an annual event that sees children and adults the world over play pretend, usually by donning a long coat and leather boots – perhaps a cutlass – and a wig of long, unruly hair spilling out from under a tricorne hat.…

The Conversation · Sep 17

EU trade chief to visit Manila to finalise Philippines trade deal

Manila and Brussels have already completed six rounds of talks aimed at reducing trade barriers across a broad range of sectors. The agreement would represent another step in Brussels’ efforts to diversify its trade relationships throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Euronews · Sep 14

Rescuers finally able to board charred Philippines ferry 40 hours after fire broke out

More than 80 people are still missing from MV June Aster that was travelling from Manila to Coron in Palawan province when a fire broke out

The Independent UK · Sep 11

Philippines passenger ferry fire kills five, leaves several missing; watch video

A passenger ferry fire off the Philippines has left dozens missing and five people dead. Forty-two individuals were rescued from the MV June Aster after the blaze erupted. The ferry was traveling from Manila to Palawan when the incident occurred. Search and rescue efforts are continuing for the remaining missing…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Watch: Ferry erupts in flames off Philippines’ Palawan; 5 killed

Tragedy struck as the M/V June Aster passenger ferry ignited flames near Coron, Palawan, claiming at least five lives, as confirmed by officials. The Philippine Coast Guard swiftly initiated rescue missions, successfully saving 42 individuals from the inferno. The ill-fated ferry had embarked on its journey from Manila, carrying numerous…

The Times of India · Sep 9

'I Would Love for Them to Come': Charlie Puth Invites Filipino Couple to Philippines Concert After Heartwarming Video Goes Viral

Charlie Puth invites a 75-year-old Filipina and her amputee husband to his Manila concert after their emotional story of family separation and financial hardship went viral.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1

Two killed in high school shooting in southern Philippines

MANILA — Two people ​were killed in a shooting at a high ​school in the southern ‌Philippines on Tuesday and the situation was now under control, officials said, in the second such incident in the country in nearly two months.

Bangkok Post · Aug 18