47 m. ago US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., and AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. officially closed the PH–US Exercise Balikatan 40

US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., and AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. officially closed the PH–US Exercise Balikatan 40-2025 during the ceremonial furling of the Balikatan flag at Camp E  Facebook

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80 m. ago Even with Pope Leo XIV in place, US Catholics stand ‘at a crossroads’

Shortly after 6 P.M. in Rome, the longed-for sight appeared above the Sistine Chapel: white smoke. Over the course of a day and a half, the more than 130 members of the College of Cardinals had come to a decision on who should lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. On May 8, 2025, they elected […] The post Even with Pope Leo XIV in place, US Catholics stand ‘at a crossroads’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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85 m. ago Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2025 Powers Up to Drive the Nation's Clean Energy Future

Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2025 Powers Up to Drive the Nation's Clean Energy Future  ACN Newswire

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1 hour ago ‘Pogi, apply na’: Baguio cafe’s old job posting for barista goes viral anew

An old, witty job posting from a café and co-working space in Baguio City has resurfaced and is once again making the rounds among online Filipinos. A Facebook account reposted a picture uploaded by Shakershub Cafe in September 2023, which showed a job post for a barista. It had the following text: Pssttt! Pogi Apply […] The post ‘Pogi, apply na’: Baguio cafe’s old job posting for barista goes viral anew appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 h. ago The 2nd International Machinery, Tools & Accessories Philippines (IMTAP 2025) and 3rd Philippine Subcon & Manufacturers Exhibition (PSMEX 2025) officially opened on May 8, 2025, with a well

The 2nd International Machinery, Tools & Accessories Philippines (IMTAP 2025) and 3rd Philippine Subcon & Manufacturers Exhibition (PSMEX 2025) officially opened on May 8, 2025, with a well-attended and high-energy ceremony at the Lobby of Hall A, W  Facebook

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4 h. ago Pope Leo XIV faces limits on changing the Catholic Church − but Francis made reforms that set the stage for larger changes

Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been picked to be the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church; he will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Attention now turns to what vision the first U.S. pope will bring. Change is hard to bring about in the Catholic Church. During his pontificate, Francis often […] The post Pope Leo XIV faces limits on changing the Catholic Church − but Francis made reforms that set the stage for larger changes appeared first on Interaksyon.

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5 h. ago Marcos Jr Versus Duterte: Betrayal and Loyalty in the 2025 Philippine Midterm Elections

Marcos Jr Versus Duterte: Betrayal and Loyalty in the 2025 Philippine Midterm Elections  fulcrum.sg

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6 h. ago Pacquiao to come out of retirement for title shot, according to ESPN

Manny Pacquiao will come out of retirement to face Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship on July 19 in Las Vegas, ESPN reported on Thursday, citing sources. The 46-year-old Filipino southpaw won world championships in a record eight weight divisions from flyweight to super welterweight. He retired in 2021 after a 72-fight career during […] The post Pacquiao to come out of retirement for title shot, according to ESPN appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 h. ago Before becoming pontiff, Pope Leo levied criticism at Trump and Vance

X account shows critique of Trump administration policies Differences over immigration, climate change Repost says: ‘Is your conscience not disturbed? WASHINGTON— The first U.S. pope has some thoughts about the American president. Pope Leo XIV, who was chosen on Thursday, has a history of criticizing President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s policies, according to posts […] The post Before becoming pontiff, Pope Leo levied criticism at Trump and Vance appeared first on Interaksyon.

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13 h. ago EU ambassadors celebrate Europe Day 2025, pledge support for Philippines’ sovereignty

EU ambassadors celebrate Europe Day 2025, pledge support for Philippines’ sovereignty  GMA Network

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13 h. ago Quotes: Reaction to Cardinal Prevost becoming Pope Leo XIV, first US pontiff

Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Leo XIV, becoming the first U.S. pontiff. READ:  US Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff | Prevost, first U.S. pope, supported Francis and shunned spotlight Here is the reaction from notable figures: U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP […] The post Quotes: Reaction to Cardinal Prevost becoming Pope Leo XIV, first US pontiff appeared first on Interaksyon.

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13 h. ago Russian President Putin tells new pope he trusts in constructive dialogue

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated new pope Leo on his election on Thursday and said he trusted that constructive dialogue would be maintained, based on Christian values, Russian news agencies quoted the Kremlin as saying. READ:  US Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff | Prevost, first U.S. pope, supported Francis and shunned spotlight “I am […] The post Russian President Putin tells new pope he trusts in constructive dialogue appeared first on Interaksyon.

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14 h. ago Prevost, first U.S. pope, supported Francis and shunned spotlight

U.S. cardinal is a relative unknown on the global stage New pope spent most of his career as a missionary in Peru Friend says he is ‘a firm supporter’ of Francis’ papacy VATICAN CITY — Robert Prevost, the choice of the world’s Catholic cardinals to serve as leader of the 1.4-billion-member Church, is the first pope from the United States and […] The post Prevost, first U.S. pope, supported Francis and shunned spotlight appeared first on Interaksyon.

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14 h. ago Trump says he looks forward to meeting with Pope Leo, an American

U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Pope Leo on his election to head the Catholic Church on Thursday, and said it “is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope.” READ: Catholic cardinals elect new pope, white smoke billows from Sistine Chapel U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV, is originally from Chicago. READ: US Cardinal Prevost elected […] The post Trump says he looks forward to meeting with Pope Leo, an American appeared first on Interaksyon.

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14 h. ago ‘Peace be with all you,’ Pope Leo XIV says in first public words

VATICAN CITY — “Peace be with all you,” Pope Leo XIV said from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday, in his first public words. READ: Catholic cardinals elect new pope, white smoke billows from Sistine Chapel U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope by the world’s cardinals on the second day of the conclave. He is […] The post ‘Peace be with all you,’ Pope Leo XIV says in first public words appeared first on Interaksyon.

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18 h. ago The dangerous business of predicting the death of popes – a history

Michel de Nostredame (1503-66), better known as Nostradamus, is often hailed as one of the most successful prophets of all time. Said to have foreseen major world events from the rise of Hitler to COVID, the 16th-century astrologer was recently credited with predicting Pope Francis’s death – and what would happen next. ‘Through the death […] The post The dangerous business of predicting the death of popes – a history appeared first on Interaksyon.

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21 h. ago Black smoke signals no pope elected in morning conclave votes

VATICAN CITY — Black smoke appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Thursday, signalling that cardinals meeting in a secret conclave did not elect a new pope during their two morning ballots. The cardinals held an initial inconclusive vote on Wednesday evening. They now hold two votes in the morning and two […] The post Black smoke signals no pope elected in morning conclave votes appeared first on Interaksyon.

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23 h. ago Voters in 2025 midterm polls reminded to choose candidates their kids can emulate

A reminder for voters to choose candidates whom their children can emulate was issued ahead of the 2025 midterm elections. Radio host and broadcast journalist DJ Chacha on Wednesday, May 7, shared a screengrab of an opinion piece by Jairus Bondoc from his “GOTCHA” column in The Philippine STAR. The title of the opinion piece is: “May […] The post Voters in 2025 midterm polls reminded to choose candidates their kids can emulate appeared first on Interaksyon.

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25 h. ago Vatican sighting: Korina Sanchez and Jessica Soho’s photo fuels hopes of team

An iconic collaboration? A photo of broadcast icons Korina Sanchez and Jessica Soho together in Vatican City during the papal conclave sparked speculation about a possible collaboration between the two The Facebook page of Soho’s “Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho” (KMJS) posted a picture of its host with Sanchez, who has long been associated with ABS-CBN […] The post Vatican sighting: Korina Sanchez and Jessica Soho’s photo fuels hopes of team-up appeared first on Interaksyon.

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26 h. ago Papal tailor has next pope’s cassock ‘almost ready’ in 3 different sizes

VATICAN— At 89 Via Borgo Pio, located a few steps from Porta Santa Anna leading to the Vatican, is Mancinelli Clergy, the iconic shop that embodies the history and tradition of ecclesiastical tailoring in Rome. Behind a time-worn wooden counter, surrounded by tall glass cases displaying all kinds of religious articles — cassocks, scarlet caps, […] The post Papal tailor has next pope’s cassock ‘almost ready’ in 3 different sizes appeared first on Interaksyon.

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