MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Wednesday that two weather systems were bring rains to a big part of the Philippines. "As of the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has denied with finality Vice President Sara Duterte’s motion for reconsideration, making final the P73.287 million disallowance involving the Office of the Vice…
MANILA, Philippines — Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro on Wednesday called for respect for the Ombudsman's investigation into her colleague, Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste, following the issuance…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives prosecution panel expects to complete its presentation of evidence on the unexplained wealth allegation soon, with a forensic analyst set to connect financial records…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s spokesperson Salvador Paolo A. Panelo Jr. hit back at Palace Undersecretary Claire Castro after she told the Vice President to focus on working for Filipinos instead…
VICE President Sara Duterte on Tuesday accused the Marcos administration of being behind dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr.’s allegations that he delivered over P2 billion in kickbacks to her from 2018 to…
VICE President Sara Duterte on Tuesday said her brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, might be the one to run for national office, recalling that their mother had once told her to return to Davao and let him run…
STOCKHOLM — Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for his contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and his discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin. “Francis Halzen has led…
THE National Security Council (NSC) said Tuesday it would assess reported financial inflows from China into a Philippine-based company associated with the family of Vice President Sara Duterte. National Security…
THE Philippine ube has become a trend-setting sensation from Los Angeles to London to Seoul, with the humble yam’s bright purple hue drawing lines outside coffee shops and bakeries, and millions of views on social…
THE Office of the President, Senate, House of Representatives and Commission on Elections (Comelec) asked the Supreme Court to dismiss lawyer Romulo Macalintal’s petition seeking to revive the 2026 Barangay and…
THE alleged misuse of confidential and intelligence funds was the most widely identified impeachment charge against Vice President Sara Duterte, but more than one-third of Filipino adults could not name any of the…
SEN. Bong Go has called on the government to step up preparations for the public health impact of a potentially stronger El Niño. Go urged the Department of Health (DOH), local government units and health facilities to…
CONSUMER groups on Tuesday warned that the planned weeklong “port holiday” could disrupt the movement of essential goods and put additional pressure on prices, as industry groups remained divided over the proposed…
WHILE other local government units in the National Capital Region have started enforcing the no contact apprehension policy (NCAP), Valenzuela City is holding it off, Mayor Wes Gatchalian announced on Tuesday. “We…
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) tightened its grip on seized contraband, destroying five containers of smuggled cigarettes in Pampanga and disposing of seven more vans of forfeited goods in Laguna amid heightened scrutiny…
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is expanding drainage systems along Roxas Boulevard in Manila to serve not only as stormwater conduits, but also as underground detention basins, Secretary Vince Dizon…
TRAVELER information collected under the proposed Civil Aviation and Immigration Security Services (CAISS) will remain in Philippine government data centers and will not be sent to foreign jurisdictions or private…
TRANSPORTATION Secretary Giovanni Lopez said Tuesday that the Philippines is establishing a greenhouse gas emissions baseline for the maritime sector to guide its long-term transition toward full decarbonization. The…
SEN. Francis Pangilinan expressed his support for hog raisers’ call for higher farmgate prices and tighter controls on pork imports. This comes as a group of local hog raisers urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and…
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has ordered banks and other financial institutions to immediately freeze funds, properties and accounts linked to individuals designated as terrorists. The directive issued by BSP…
EVERYDAY pressures, including long commutes, rising living costs and academic and social demands are taking a toll on Filipinos’ mental well-being, the Philippine Mental Health Association Inc. (PMHA) said as the…
DAPAT Isa Lang, an anti-political dynasty coalition, said that it aims to gather 7.5 million signatures against dynastic politics. The group's position is that only one member of a political clan should be allowed to…
A familiar Cebu radio voice who later entered politics, former Vice Governor Fernando “Nanding” Celeste passed away at 85. The Cebu Provincial Government announced his death Wednesday, Oct. 7. Celeste died on Tuesday…
ILOILO CITY — The Diocese of Kalibo is opposing the casino operation at a hotel complex in Boracay Island, warning that gambling could contribute to financial distress, family conflict and other social problems. Bishop…
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — Calls are mounting for the Senate and House of Representatives to investigate the issuance of a 4,456-hectare exploration permit in the gold-rich upland town of Kasibu, amid unresolved…
GENERAL MAMERTO NATIVIDAD, Nueva Ecija — Mary Jane Veloso, recently granted an absolute pardon by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., was emotional during her speech at the municipal hall here on Monday as various…
LAMITAN CITY — The military updated its report on the number of persons injured when a six-vehicle convoy was ambushed in Barangay Badja, Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, on Monday. Brig. Gen. Frederick Sales, commander of the 101st…
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Floodwaters from the recent rains have receded in the low-lying areas of Pampanga but the El Niño is projected to intensify in the coming days and bring prolonged drought in the…
FOUR were confirmed dead while four others were injured in Roxas, Isabela, when a rusting rifle grenade picked up by kids playing on the street exploded on Sunday, Oct. 4, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Joint security forces dealt a major blow to illegal contraband networks across the Zamboanga Peninsula after seizing over P124.5 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in a series of coordinated land…
SURIGAO del Norte 1st District Rep. Francisco “Lalo” Matugas renewed his call for a strengthened National Land Use law, pointing out that recurring threats from floods and landslides underscore the need for the country…
BAGUIO CITY — Mayor Benjamin Magalong has stressed the increasingly important role of the teachers in guiding students in responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) while developing critical thinking, sound…
A THREE-YEAR forest rehabilitation initiative in Capoocan, Leyte, is targeting to plant 45,000 native trees across 60 hectares of degraded forestland to restore vegetation and strengthen community involvement in…
THE Quezon City-Regional Trial Court (QC-RTC) on Tuesday found two men guilty of murdering a broadcaster in Kidapawan City in Cotabato province in 2019. The QC-RTC’s Branch 228 imposed reclusion perpetua, or a prison…
MANDAUE CITY — Travelers planning a trip to Bantayan Island can now expect higher transportation costs, with ferry and bus fares varying depending on their point of departure, shipping line and type of accommodation…
STOCKHOLM — Streaming giant Spotify announced Wednesday it is expanding access to its audiobook service to more than 180 markets, up from 22 currently, as the format continues to gain popularity. According to the latest…
(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda said he remained at the service of the president and was aware of the current rumors surrounding his…
MANILA, Philippines —The number of unemployed Filipinos decreased in August, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday. Data showed that unemployment dropped to 5.3 percent from July’s 6.0 percent…
CHINESE AI startup DeepSeek is set to raise more than 80 billion yuan ($11.93 billion) in its latest funding round, said one person with knowledge of the matter, as the firm builds up a war chest of capital ahead of a…
SYDNEY, Australia — OpenAI conceded on Tuesday it botched the handling of a hacking incident in Australia, vowing to rebuild trust in a nation it is courting to host massive data centers. Chief Strategy Officer Jason…
AS of the beginning of August, initial public offering (IPO) proceeds in Hong Kong have reached $41 billion, surpassing the full-year total of 2025, and another record is expected this year, an executive of the Hong…
NEW YORK/BOSTON — Dario Amodei made $18 million last year as CEO of Claude AI developer Anthropic, the company’s initial public offering (IPO) filing shows, putting him in the middle ranks of top executives at major…
KRAFT Heinz is backing better-for-you trends such as protein and fiber as it invests heavily in marketing and tries to make up for lost time on innovation, the company’s North America president told Reuters. Under Steve…
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved transmission facilities for three solar projects with a combined capacity of 205.5 megawatts (MW), allowing them to connect to the national grid. In decisions released…
PETROGREEN Energy Corp. said Tuesday that Rizal Green Energy Corp. and BKS Green Energy Corp. had signed an omnibus loan and security agreement with Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) for a P1.24-billion project…
WILMINGTON, Delaware ─ Chipmaker Qualcomm and chip tech firm Arm Holdings, long at loggerheads, began another trial on Monday, with Qualcomm accusing Arm of withholding chip testing tools that were due under contract…
THE Philippines is diversifying trade toward Asia-Pacific and Europe as businesses seek to reduce their reliance on the United States, DHL Express Asia Pacific CEO Ken Lee said. Speaking in a media briefing at the 2026…
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for 605 farm-to-market road (FMR) projects worth P9.06 billion in Luzon. The roads…
HIGHER prices of key food items, along with rising transport and energy costs, drove inflation back to a year high of 7.2 percent in September, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday. The…
FOUR Filipino women executives have been named among Fortune’s 100 Most Powerful Women in Asia for 2026, with Mynt President and CEO Martha Sazon ranking highest among the Philippine contingent at 35th. Land Bank of the…
MYNT Inc., the parent company of GCash, opened its initial public offering (IPO) on Tuesday, allowing retail investors to subscribe through the app for as little as P660, or 100 shares, at the final offer price of P6.60…
THE Philippines is emerging as an economic exception in East Asia, a World Bank official said, with high energy costs weighing more heavily and the country also remaining less integrated into artificial intelligence…
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has moved closer to hitting its P300-billion target for the year with P297.14 billion in pledges approved as of September, nearly double the amount seen in the same period…
THE Philippines has a habit of treating disasters as tomorrow's problems until they become today's emergency. Our governments wait for dams to run dry before talking about water security. We wait for crops to fail…
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking an initial P300 million for a program to expand ube production by 1,000 hectares in its first year to meet growing global demand. The agency estimates development costs at…
THE Philippines’ agricultural trade deficit widened to $1.11 billion in August as exports fell sharply while imports barely declined, the Philippine Statistics Authority said on Tuesday. The gap increased from $928.45…
THE Department of Energy (DOE) is considering requiring sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to account for at least 1 to 2 percent of aviation fuel use in the Philippines by 2030 to encourage local production. DOE…
“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” – Albert Einstein KEEPING up with artificial intelligence (AI) can feel like a second job. Just as I begin to understand one…
PLDT. Inc. on Tuesday said it was deferring the initial public offering (IPO) of its data center business, VITRO REIT Inc., to next year because of challenging conditions. “In light of current market conditions and…
ACEN Corp. on Tuesday said that unit ACEN Investments Inc. had signed a term loan facility with ING Bank worth 50 million euros (P3.521 billion) for the construction of the latter’s energy projects. “Please be informed…
MEGAWIDE Construction Corp. secured P12.8 billion worth of new contracts in September for two housing developments under the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, bringing its 4PH…
SECURITY Bank Corp. is expanding its wealth management offerings through a partnership with Noage International that will give eligible affluent clients access to preventive healthcare and wellness services in Japan…
CNN CEO Mark Thompson will continue in his leadership roles at the news network under David Ellison-led Skydance, the company that will come into effect on Tuesday following the $110-billion merger of Paramount and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — McDonald’s has been sued in federal court in Chicago in a proposed nationwide class action alleging the fast-food company illegally coordinates menu prices across its franchises and company-owned…
STARBUCKS has been sued by consumers who said the coffee chain falsely advertised eight protein beverages as “sugar-free” because they contain lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in milk. According to a proposed class…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Wikimedia Foundation, which operates online encyclopedia Wikipedia, said heavy traffic from OpenAI’s rogue agents was possibly tied to a disruption that its data service experienced in May. In a…
A MAJOR Mattel shareholder urged the Barbie maker on Monday to explore a sale, saying progress in its performance and profitability had stalled, according to a letter seen by Reuters. Ariel Investments, which holds a…
L'OREAL has engaged restructuring advisers to explore options for rising US legal liabilities linked to its use of talc and other chemical ingredients in some of its cosmetic products, the Wall Street Journal reported…
ADRIATIC Gate Container Terminal (AGCT/Jadranska vrata d.d.), International Container Terminal Services Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Rijeka in Croatia, has handled four million twenty-foot equivalent units…
GLOBAL shipping companies still strongly prefer Filipino seafarers over other nationalities, but vague regulatory rules and inconsistent government enforcement threaten to undermine that demand, an international…
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) urged government agencies and private stakeholders to strengthen cooperation to protect seafarers and ensure maritime resilience amid escalating security risks in the Strait of…
ONE of the most intense El Niños in history is expected to hit in the coming months. It is expected to cause greater global food insecurity and higher prices of agricultural commodities everywhere. It will come on the…
TRADE between China and Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) reached 4.34 trillion yuan in the first half (H1) of 2026, an increase of 18.2 percent from a year earlier. Trade in intermediate goods, namely…
LEADERSHIP is not a title or a position. It is the ability to influence, elevate, and motivate people to do what is right. This is one of the many lessons that Dave Osunero, a veteran ship captain and currently the…
MANY unassuming Chinese exports are quietly making great gains in markets around the world. Recently, 14,040 specific pathogen free (SPF) eggs, also known as “diamond eggs,” and prized as a critical raw material for…
A YOUNG chief engineer and a maritime advocate were recently recognized by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) as some of the country’s best maritime leaders during its 2026 SeafarHer Awards. Chief Engineer Elizsa…
THE country’s leading maritime stakeholders for shipping, shipbuilding, tourism and defense gathered in the largest maritime exhibition in a joint commitment to renew strategic partnerships and sustain the future of the…
THE Lianyungang-Yizheng crude oil pipeline, a key national oil and natural gas infrastructure project, commenced operations on Oct. 1 on its Lianyungang-Huai’an section, PipeChina, the project developer, confirmed to…
SEATRADE Maritime Crew Connect Global returns to Manila for its annual conference and exhibition, this time setting its spotlights on some of the most critical issues affecting the maritime industry and its seafarers…
HAIKOU — China’s southernmost province of Hainan has more to offer than beaches and coconut trees.During the first National Day holiday since the launch of the island-wide special customs operations at Hainan Free Trade…
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) management and Pambansang Tinig at Lakas sa Pantalan, the official employees’ union of the agency, signed their ninth Collective Negotiation Agreement on Monday, Oct. 5, at the PPA…
WARSAW, Poland — Police in Poland arrested a man following an attack on Wednesday that left seven people injured at a vocational school in a small town north of the country's capital, Warsaw. The 19-year-old was…
OSLO — Donald Trump's chances of winning the Nobel Peace Prize are seen as minimal, but his "specter" will cast its shadow over Friday's announcement of the winner in Oslo, experts say. The Norwegian Nobel Committee…
LONDON — A British adventurer on a 50,000-kilometer, 28-year trek home from South America without using any transport has set foot on UK soil after swimming the Channel, his publicists said Tuesday. Karl Bushby, a…
STOCKHOLM — Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their efforts to resolve mysterious mirror images in chemical molecules. “Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai have provided a solution to a…
GENEVA — The WHO said Wednesday it wanted more information from Russia on the death of a plague laboratory technician — and on reports of "a second employee with pneumonia of undetermined cause." The World Health…
PERTH — A former Australian Catholic bishop was sentenced Wednesday to six years and six months in prison for sexually abusing two young Indigenous men. A District Court of Western Australia state jury convicted…
TOKYO — Japanese authorities raided four major beer manufacturers Wednesday over suspicions they colluded to hike beverage prices in a violation of anti-monopoly laws, a source familiar with the matter and the firms…
NADI, Fiji — Pacific leaders pressed wealthy nations for more funds to help them "survive" climate change Wednesday at a gathering aimed at drawing the world's attention to life on the frontline of global warming. This…
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is awake and speaking at a hospital, her lawyers said Tuesday, six days after the state's failed attempt to execute her by lethal injection left her unconscious and on a…
SYDNEY — Australia's highest court ruled against a massive coal mine expansion on Wednesday, delivering judgement in what campaigners say is the first climate case to reach the nation's top judicial body. Retired…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would speak very soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the reported plague death of a laboratory technician, as Washington pressured Moscow for…
McDonald’s is facing a federal lawsuit that alleges its AI-enhanced pricing tool violates antitrust laws because it shares nonpublic data with franchisees who might be competing in the same market. The lawsuit, which…
LILLE, France — French authorities said Tuesday they have arrested four Ukrainians suspected of carrying out daring highway heists that involved them jumping onto moving trucks to rob them of consumer electronics. The…
The world's richest companies can no longer rely on their massive cash piles alone to stay in the artificial intelligence race and have suddenly started borrowing massively in a shift that is sending repercussions…
CHICAGO — It’s official: Skydance-owned Paramount closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, ushering in a new Hollywood giant. The merger brings two of America’s oldest moviemaking studios…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday blamed mass student protests in France on "mass migration" and Islam, pushing his global right-wing narrative ahead of tough midterm elections at home. "What's happening in France is…
TOKYO — The Japanese coast guard said on Tuesday a Chinese survey ship had left Tokyo’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) after being ordered repeatedly to stop research operations that Japan said were unauthorized. The…
SANAA — Yemen’s Houthis claimed an attack on Riyadh’s main airport and on Tuesday denied being pushed back by government forces, who have launched a major operation to recapture lost territory. The Houthi statements…
PARIS — Thousands of demonstrators were assembling under heavy police surveillance across France on Tuesday, as unions and teachers joined high school students who have been demanding better conditions in protests…
MOSCOW — Russian authorities denied on Tuesday that they were imposing special anti-plague measures after a laboratory technician reportedly died of the disease, as the United Nations’ health agency said the risk to the…
SYDNEY, Australia — Australia’s conservative opposition vowed on Tuesday to implement the “largest cut to immigration” in the country’s history if it takes power. The Liberal-National party alliance has governed…
NEW DELHI — India’s opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was briefly detained by police on Tuesday during a march protesting against the country’s electoral body, demanding its chief to resign and alleging wrongdoing during a…
JAKARTA — Indonesia said on Tuesday it would halt a project to raze several million hectares of forest to clear land for rice production, saying it had reached self-sufficiency levels of the staple. The government…
BRASÍLIA — Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro heads to a runoff election buoyed by sweeping gains in the country’s Congress, after a shock first-place poll finish hailed by United States President Donald Trump as a “big…
TOKYO — In diligent, exhausted Japan, self-described elite “competitive sleepers” vied to lie down, relax and nap the fastest and deepest in a contest organized by a mattress company. The Tokyo competition, dubbed “Matt…
MANILA, Philippines -- De La Salle took down Ateneo de Manila, 83-76, at the Mall of Asia Arena Wednesday in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament to even their overall rivalry record at 50-50. Leading by just…
MANILA, Philippines — NLEX completely overwhelmed a severely undermanned Macau, 138-78 as it picked up from where it left off at the resumption of the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino…
MANILA, Philippines — NLEX completely overwhelmed a severely undermanned Macau, 138-78 as it picked up from where it left off at the resumption of the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino…
MANILA, Philippines -- National University returned to winning form after holding off Adamson University, 85-66, in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena Wednesday. The Bulldogs went…
UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament NU def. Adamson (85-66) PJ Palacielo Player of the game #UAAPSeason89
MANILA, Philippines — Unranked Ella Mhae Paglalunan and fellow Gen. Trias, Cavite standout Raven Licayan powered a sweep of the MVP honors in the Zentro Juniors Age-Group Championships, with Paglalauan completing a…
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino boxers will begin to hunt for Olympic berths at the World Boxing Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan in April next year. The tournament is the first direct qualifier for the 2028 Los…
MANILA, Philippines — Having snapped a two-year title drought, Jhonnel Ababa hopes to ride the momentum and growing confidence from his victory last week as he shoots for back-to-back championships in the ICTSI Pueblo…
Defending champion San Beda Red Lions aim for their fifth straight victrory when they face the Perpetual Help Altas in the NCAA Season 102 men's basketball tournament on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in…
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans in an emotional final appearance for the former world champions…
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala has finally met former Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova. In a social media post, Sharapova shared Eala's guest appearance on her Pretty Tough podcast. Eala’s…
MANILA, Philippines — TNT hopes the long conference break will do the team well as the Tropang 5G try to rev up their title-retention bid in the PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup with new import Nick Hornsby in tow against…
From Fighting Maroons to Flailing Maroons in the span of two games. Ano ba ’yan? After opening UAAP Season 89 with impressive wins over UST and Ateneo, the UP Fighting Maroons suddenly came crashing back to planet Earth…
FACING rival and defending champ De La Salle, Ateneo de Manila looks to continue its strong start in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena Wednesday. The Blue Eagles face the Green…
LEADING the Philippines at the 20th Asian Games with two gold medals in Japan, gymnast Carlos Yulo shifts his focus to the World Championships from Oct. 17 to 25 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. “I’m gonna do my best and show…
TIM Cone is expecting a solid Gilas Pilipinas roster by the time the national team resumes its training in preparation for the fifth window of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers in November. The presence of young…
CHANGING his environment and rediscovering his passion in pole vault powered EJ Obiena’s resurgent 2026 season. Following a down season in 2025, Obiena bounced back and seized 10 gold medals this year including his…
LOS ANGELES — The Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Cleveland Guardians in the latest stop on their fairytale Major League Baseball playoff run on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) as the New York Yankees edged closer to…
LOS ANGELES — Atlanta Falcons running backs Bijan and Brian Robinson tore apart the Saints, 45-24, Monday to spoil the party on an emotional night in New Orleans. The Robinsons — no relation — scored five rushing…
BEIJING — Novak Djokovic advanced to the China Open final on Monday after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified late in the second set, when a ball that came off the Russian’s racquet hit a spectator. A man sitting in the…
NEW YORK — The NBA is experimenting with two pieces of technology in the leadup to the season, the league announced Monday (Tuesday in Manila). Select exhibition games will include a smart basketball that has a…
MANILA, Philippines — From 373 original entries, Puregold Teatro Panalo has officially announced its shortlist of 26 one-act plays. Straight plays and musicals were submitted by a host of theatrical practitioners, from…
This year’s Bench Active Hybrid Games will get a dose of celebrity power as the apparel brand has partnered with Aktor PH, an organization of actors supporting fellow actors. Actor and member Piolo Pascual said that…
Miguel Tanfelix, Rayver Cruz and Ruru Madrid are set to continue their respective careers with GMA Network and Sparkle GMA Artist Center after renewing their contracts with the network. The contract signings mark a new…
MANILA, Philippines — Bini emerged as the biggest winner at the second Filipino Music Awards, taking home both Artist of the Year and Tour of the Year for its “Signals World Tour 2026” during the awards ceremony Tuesday…
LOS ANGELES — Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress who starred in classic Hollywood films including "On the Waterfront" and "North by Northwest," died Tuesday, her publicist said. She was 102 years old. Over her…
Today’s parents understand the importance of play in raising well-rounded children with active imaginations and strong character. As a result, many parents are looking for ways to support their children’s development…
We are constantly challenging ourselves each day. We track steps, count calories and book gym classes. But we’re forgetting the most powerful performance tool we have: sleep. Think of sleep as “fitness for your brain…
EW Villa Medica Germany has clarified that it is no longer connected with Villa Medica Philippines (VMP), including its clinic and branches in Newport Mall and Bonifacio Global City (BGC), amid continuing concerns over…
THREE years ago today, on Oct. 7, 2023, the State of Israel fell victim to a massive, coordinated terrorist attack launched from the Gaza portion of Palestine and led by the Palestinian group Hamas. More than 800…
THE diabolical accounting trick that unjustly tainted Chief Justice Renato Corona’s reputation 14 years ago, which was used as the smokescreen for the Senate impeachment court to convict him in 2012, is shamelessly…
MOTORISTS, transport workers and commuters are in a panic once more as fuel prices increase due to the conflict in the Middle East. And as we enter the “ber” months, we can only expect traffic congestion to worsen…
FRANKFURT — In Bruges, one can spend an afternoon admiring medieval façades, watching tourist boats glide quietly along the canals, and wondering whether time has somehow been suspended. In Brussels, a short train ride…
Second of four parts FILIPINOS rarely worry about sea lanes. Fuel obligingly arrives. Food magically fills supermarkets. Ships unload and vanish like campaign promises — until suddenly they do not. Then something…
SUGAR was the “ new gold” in the late 19th century and the insatiable need for sugar was what led the United States, then a rising military power, to conquer five sugar producing areas: the Philippines, Hawaii, Cuba…
Last of two parts IN part one of this column, “The charm of unprescribed urbanism,” I wrote about why organic or unprescribed urbanism fascinates me. This part is about where we can actually see it happening. Metro…
NEW YORK — On Sept. 30, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) marked the 65th anniversary of its founding. Like many other aging international organizations, it has developed a taste for…
ISTANBUL, Turkey — On Feb. 28, the United States and Israel shocked the world by launching strikes across Iran and assassinating the country’s then-supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Civilian casualties quickly…
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