Pope Francis’ funeral set for Saturday, world leaders expected

By Agence France-Presse The Vatican announced on Tuesday, April 22, that Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, as world leaders from the U.S. President Donald Trump to Ukraine's Chief Executive Volodymyr Zelensky said they would attend to honor...

Modern U.S. weapons platforms to beef up PH military’s capabilities

By Priam Nepomuceno | Philippine News Agency On Tuesday, April 22, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the deployment of advanced US weapons platforms in the ongoing "Balikatan" exercise will greatly enhance the interoperability of both forces, aside from boosting...

15 potential successors to Pope Francis

By Agence France-Presse The death of Pope Francis on Monday triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church but also kick-started the race for his successor. Whether diplomats, theologians, mediators, or Vatican insiders, here are 15 cardinals who are among the potential...

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Balingoan Port expansion to boost regional tourism, trade — PBBM

By Brian Campued President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday highlighted the importance of upgrading the Balingoan Port in the growth of Northern Mindanao, noting that the port expansion project is expected to boost the economic and tourism activities in the region. “Sa...