Lapu-Lapu Day celebrates Filipino heroism and culture, but the 2025 Vancouver event was marred by a devastating tragedy when a vehicle ploughed into the festival crowd, killing nine and injuring many others, prompting widespread shock and mourning within the community and from Canadian officials.
Pope Francis’ coffin was transported from the Vatican to St. Mary Major Basilica on Saturday following his funeral at St. Peter’s Square. Thousands lined the streets as the coffin made its way to its final resting place. The Pope passed away due to a stroke and heart failure after a recent battle with pneumonia.
Former world champion Marlon Tapales and Indonesian boxer Jon Jon Jet successfully made weight for their WBC super bantamweight silver title fight in General Santos City. Both fighters registered 121.2 pounds, confirming their readiness for the highly anticipated bout, which headlines a Sanman Boxing promoted event.
Actress Maris Racal turned emotional at the Italian premiere of her film “Sunshine” at the Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy. Wearing a custom Filipiniana, she watched the film for the first time, accompanied by director Antoinette Jadaone.
Ruffa Gutierrez demonstrates dedication to her daughters Lorin and Venice’s education and encourages their relationship with their father, Yilmaz Bektas, following her 2012 divorce from him.
Long before she stood at the frontlines of Asian American advocacy in Texas, Nicolette Ardiente was just a young girl from the New York–New Jersey area, caught in the complex in-between of being Filipino and American. Like many children of immigrants, her upbringing was rooted in tradition, yet constantly navigating identity within two worlds.
Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday in Vatican City, as 250,000 mourners and over 50 world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, gathered at St. Peter’s Square to pay tribute to the Catholic Church’s first Latin American pontiff.
A massive explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee port killed four and injured over 500. Authorities are investigating the cause, with initial reports suggesting negligence in handling flammable materials.
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) of the Philippines has issued a PG rating for two films featuring the late actress Nora Aunor, ahead of their theatrical rerun.
Luka Doncic fought through a stomach illness during the Lakers’ 116-104 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the NBA playoffs. Doncic scored 17 points, had eight assists, and committed five turnovers, contrasting his previous success at the Target Center.