Some Protestants observe the Catholic tradition of Simbang Gabi, predawn services in the days leading up to Christmas.

In the nine days before Christmas, the predominantly Catholic Philippines begins its traditional novena of daily dawn Masses ...

Pope Francis welcomed members of a Filipino community living in Spain to the Vatican on Monday, reminding them that they have a home in every country where the Catholic Church is present.

Literally elevating the holiday spirit to cinematic proportions, it is famously known as the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Now marking its golden year, this much-loved festival has become as ...

The chilly breeze that arrived last weekend signified the last stretch of what is considered the longest Christmas season in the world, which is observed in the Philippines. From the advent of the ...

Sorbetes don't rely on expensive ingredients like eggs and cow's milk. Instead, these frozen treats sold by street vendors ...

Philippine cuisine offers a vast array of delectable dishes, from the flaming Bikol Express to the sweet but savory adobo and the mouth-watering kare-kare served with a side of bagoong (fermented ...

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In the fall of 1896, Filipino nationalists revolted against the Spanish rule that had controlled the Philippines since the sixteenth century. Led by Emilio Aguinaldo (1869-1964), the 1896 revolt ...

MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese military helicopter harassed Filipino fishing boats at Iroquois (Rozul) Reef last week by hovering dangerously low above them — the first such maneuver against ...