“Communist Crucifix” on Pope: Its not an offense

Pope Francis has ended speculation on what he really thinks of the “communist crucifix” given to him by Bolivian president Evo Morales. Aboard the plane going to Rome, Pope Francis told journalists that he was not offended by it, adding he understood why it was made. The Pope said he looks at it from the designer’s point of view and...

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Maria Ozawa say sorry to Kris Aquino

Reacting to the satirical story about her supposedly being engaged in a war of words with Kris Aquino over the latter’sbrother, Japanese adult actress Maria Ozawa said she wants to apologize to the local TV host for it. Ozawa’s statement followed Aquino’s own disclaimer; denying she said anything bad about the former as claimed...

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Lea Salonga, Vice Ganda speak up on lip-synching performers

MANILA, Philippines – Comedian Vice Ganda and Broadway icon Lea Salonga reacted to the issue about performers who are lip-syncing during shows and getting albums despite not being “real” singers. Philippine Entertainment Portal  reported that in Vice’s phone-patch interview with MJ Felipe of DZMM, the “Gandang Gabi Vice” and...

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New train tour of North Korea will show country’s unseen corners

Trips to North Korea have been confined to one area only: Pyongyang, the region’s capital. However, just recently, a Beijing-based tour company specializing in North Korea tours is now going to give travelers a chance to explore beyond the over-exposed capital. Koryo Tours, the Beijing-based tour agency, is offering an 11-day train...

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Bongbong on PH rejection of China’s talk offer: We should not be snobbish

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Bongbong Marcos believes the Philippine government shouldn’t have rejected China’s offer of a one-on-one dialogue to resolve the raging maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea. Marcos said the ‘snobbish’ attitude with which the Philippines dismissed the offer would ultimately backfire as it will...

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Who urges government all over the world to raise tobacco taxes to beat smoking

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently suggested that governments around the world should increase taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products primarily to save lives and generate funds for stronger health services. In an article published on GMA News, the WHO calculated that one person allegedly succumbs from tobacco-related...

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Johnny Depp surprise patients at pediatric hospital, came as Captain Jack Sparrow

On July 7, the Oscar-nominated and award winning actor Johnny Depp visited the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital in South Brisbane, Australia. Dressed as his character in the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise, Depp arrived as Captain Jack Sparrow and was accompanied by fellow actor Stephen Graham who was also in his costume as...

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‘100-peso project’ to help disabled man goes viral

A young woman called out to kind hearts on social media to help her raise funds by just donating a hundred-peso to help a disabled person she randomly saw on the streets. Kinah Villanueva earlier posted on her Facebook account the photo and story of Kuya Mulong, a person with disability who, despite his condition, tries to sell snacks...

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Binay's provincial sortie is no pre-poll campaigning, says Ilagan

MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Jejomar Binay has been on string of successive visits to the province recently, but his spokesperson denied it has anything to do with early campaigning.  Binay has visited three provinces this month, less than two weeks after quitting his Cabinet posts in June. On July 5, he went to...

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DOJ ser to resolve Veloso’ recruiters case before Ramadan ends.

The Department of Justice announced that the case of Veloso’s recruiters will soon be resolved before the end of the Ramadan. The GMA News shared on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, that the preliminary investigation done on the case of ;Ma. Cristina Sergio and Julius Lacanilao, the two alleged illegal recruiters of OFW Mary Jane Veloso,...

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Sam Smith makes great come back at Montreux jazz festival

The much-awaited recovery of award-winning British soul singer, Sam Smith, took place at the recent jazz festival at the famous Montreux stage as he delivered a magical performance. After recovering from the surgery on his vocal cords, Smith opened with his bestselling song, “I’m Not The Only” and followed with his other chart-topping...

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