MANILA, Philippines — House Young Guns lawmakers on Friday rejected Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s claim that China loves peace despite his warning that Beijing could easily defeat the Philippines by force. “If we want…
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday filed three graft charges against former Pampanga representative Aurelio Gonzales Jr. over his alleged financial interest in a construction firm awarded more…
MANILA, Philippines —Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima on Friday called for a thorough investigation into reported cases of violence and abuse involving Quezon City’s disbanded Task Force Disiplina…
SENATORS and the Palace on Thursday rejected Vice President Sara Duterte’s suggestions that the proposed 2027 national budget could be used to pressure senator-judges in her impeachment trial to vote to convict her…
OMBUDSMAN Jesus Crispin Remulla warned the public against paid social media propaganda aimed at misleading Filipinos about corruption cases, saying money, political connections and online manipulation would not stop the…
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will test its territorial defense capabilities along the country’s eastern seaboard through joint military and interagency exercises, including a counter-landing live-fire…
THERE is no clear scientific evidence that social media directly cause young people to become more violent, mental health and child protection specialists said on Thursday, pointing to family dynamics, school…
SENATE President Sherwin Gatchalian has ordered the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) to investigate viral social media photos and video clips showing figures from both the prosecution and defense engaging in…
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is seeking to require balikbayan box forwarders and deconsolidators to secure accreditation and post a minimum of P2-million bond to protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from missing…
SEN. Bong Go has called for increased government funding for sports development and tougher action against game-fixing in professional leagues, saying Filipino athletes need sustained support to compete internationally…
A TOTAL of 539 family members of alleged victims of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs will participate in his trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC), with 70 percent of them women and 99…
DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. warned that a slowdown in the implementation of the country’s defense policy could weaken its ability to resist Chinese aggression and expansionism, and that the 2028 elections…
Filipinos can soon have documents notarized electronically as the Supreme Court rolls out a nationwide e-notarization system on October 19, aiming to streamline legal transactions and improve access to government…
RODANTE Orbillo, a former aide of ex-lawmaker Zaldy Co, alleged that he delivered suitcases of grease money not only to former House speaker Martin Romualdez but also to Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III…
THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has imposed a P1.76-billion fine on members of a cartel linked to the surge in onion prices in 2022. The sanctioned firms include Golden Shine International Freight…
THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Thursday that it is working hard to make the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) operational by the end of 2027. “Building a modern transport system of this scale requires…
SEN. Robinhood Padilla has filed Senate Resolution 732 urging an inquiry, in aid of legislation, on the implementation and enforcement of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). While NCAP uses automated technology…
THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said Thursday it would render full cooperation in the ongoing investigation into alleged involvement of its officials in irregularities. The CHR said that it has yet to receive a…
THE National Housing Authority (NHA) said Thursday that it has reserved a lot for the construction of Poblacion National High School-Senior High School in Muntinlupa City. “The NHA believes that our responsibility…
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said it is conducting a feasibility study with the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) for new bus routes from Antipolo City to Manila. "Our initial…
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) vowed to further boost its initiatives against poverty and hunger. The DSWD made the commitment after a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that self-rated…
The president and chief executive officer of the Dalta Group of Companies was awarded grand winner at the 17th Asia CEO Awards for 2026. Dr. Antonio Tamayo, who also holds the rank of brigadier general in the Armed…
CEBU CITY — While President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hailed the P42 daily minimum wage increase in Central Visayas as a measure to improve workers’ earnings, a local labor group criticized the adjustment as insufficient to…
AS expected, Ilagan City, Isabela has been chosen as the Most Business-Friendly City during the awarding rites of the 52nd Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&E) at the Manila Hotel on Wednesday. It marked the…
PALO, Leyte — The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) has recognized the National Police Commission’s (Napolcom) decision to dismiss a police officer whose government-issued firearm was used in the June 22 shooting at San…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) launched on Tuesday the Parcellary Inventory Project (PIP) Final Report…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) stands on the verge of its most consequential structural shift since its creation, when 80 newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) prepare…
ILOILO CITY — Police seized about P2.2 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested five men, including a dismissed police officer, during a buy-bust operation in Pototan, Iloilo, on Wednesday afternoon. The Police…
CEBU CITY — Rising food prices continued to squeeze household budgets in Cebu province in September, even as slower increases in transport costs pulled overall inflation down to 9.2 percent from 9.5 percent in August…
CITY OF IMUS — Dengue cases here have reached 406 after the city recorded 16 confirmed cases from Sept. 30 up to present, based on data released by the local government on Wednesday via its official social page. Of this…
BACOLOD CITY — Murder charges are being prepared against two farm workers who admitted to killing a 33-year-old woman who was also a worker in the same farm where the two suspects worked, police confirmed on Wednesday…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso rebounded against the US dollar on Friday after hitting a record low during early trading, closing at P62.985 from P63.06 on Thursday. The local currency recovered 7.5 centavos…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed finance and investment veteran Victor Alfonso A. Limlingan as the new president and chief executive officer of the Social Security System (SSS), the…
MANILA, Philippines — Diesel prices are estimated to go up while gasoline is projected to roll back next week following a plan to release more diesel into the market, and with various Asian refineries returning from…
PHILIPPINE coffee production could fall below 30,000 metric tons (MT) this year as El Niño and rising temperatures threaten yields, the head of the Philippine Coffee Board Inc. (PCBI) said on Thursday. PCBI chairman…
BANK of America (BofA) missed third-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday due to weakness in its trading business and disclosed a $1.2-billion charge tied to a regulatory penalty over failures to detect potential…
UNDERSECRETARY Gil Taway IV has been reappointed president and chief executive officer of the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (Apeco) for a second three-year term, the agency announced Thursday…
FILINVEST Land Inc. (FLI) is aiming to reach more prospective homebuyers for its residential properties across the country by participating in the second National Housing Expo and Pag-IBIG Housing Fair to be held on…
ALLIANCE Select Foods International Inc. stockholders have approved a P660-million private placement by parent company Strongoak Inc. as part of a broader restructuring intended to address its accumulated deficit and…
IF FILIPINOS are sent to space, what can they eat? This is the question the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) and its partners are exploring through the Philippine…
UBS is preparing contingency plans that could include moving its headquarters out of Switzerland if lawmakers tighten capital requirements for the bank, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people…
THE Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) is updating its training module on agricultural biotechnology to give local public servants a more science-based and accessible…
BATAC CITY, Ilocos Norte — As prolonged dry spells threaten to shrink available feed for ruminants in northern Luzon, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) is moving to establish community-based forage sources for…
VOLUNTARY tax compliance pushed Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) revenue collection higher in September, posting double-digit growth, but full-year collections may likely be lower than last year’s total. Preliminary…
THE country faces a continuing challenge in moving online shoppers toward shifting to digital payments for their online purchases, as cash-on-delivery (COD) remains more prevalent in the country than in other major…
MOBILE internet speeds in parts of Metro Manila are mostly fast but dead spots remain, joint service tests conducted by the National Telecommunications Commission and three of the country’s major telecommunications…
LOCAL hog raisers are losing money, but consumers are still paying dearly for pork. That gap should be at the center of the debate over imports. Producers report farmgate prices of P120 per kilogram (kg) or less…
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday sought the participation of more tollway operators in a rebate program to reduce transport costs for goods and help contain food inflation. Agriculture Undersecretary Arrey…
MEGAWORLD Corp. is targeting 1 million square meters (sqm) of retail gross leasable area by 2030, with plans to build new lifestyle malls in four areas and expand its existing portfolio under newly appointed Megaworld…
UNITED Parcel Service (UPS) has opened a new $80-million (about P5.04 billion) international air hub at Clark Airport in Pampanga as the logistics company continues to further expand operations in Asia-Pacific and…
DIGITAL lender Tala Philippines is expanding partnerships with businesses, financial institutions and payment networks to widen access to formal credit, particularly for borrowers with limited credit histories. The…
THE peso breached the P63:$1 level against the greenback on Thursday, hitting a record low of P63.15 before closing at P63.06. Thursday’s closing rate was 19 centavos weaker from Wednesday’s P62.87 and the lowest…
LONDON — The Financial Stability Board (FSB), a global standard setter, has called for greater human oversight of agentic AI in final guidance for banks and other firms on managing the technology’s risks. The FSB’s…
SAN FRANCISCO — Anthropic told investors on Wednesday that its revenue jumped around 50 percent to $16.8 billion in the September quarter and that it was profitable on an adjusted basis during the previous six months…
NETFLIX is laying off 6 percent of its workforce, or roughly 1,000 employees, in its biggest cuts since 2022, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters, as the streaming pioneer faces tough competition for viewers…
TOULOUSE, France — Airbus plans to decide “sooner rather than later” on increased production capacity for its A350 wide-body jet, its commercial CEO Lars Wagner said, part of a trio of relatively near-term decisions as…
MAJOR US banks reported solid loan and deposit growth in the third quarter, but lenders are paying a premium to retain customer funds in a fiercely competitive, high-interest-rate environment. JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup…
Mita Valentino Quiogue CEO and Founder AKA Medical Wellness IN an era where industries are rapidly evolving and boundaries between technology, wellness and lifestyle are becoming increasingly fluid, Mita Valentino…
TAICHUNG, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called on Thursday for US memory chipmaker Micron Technology and its workers to negotiate “sincerely” ahead of a possible strike by the company’s union in Taiwan…
ZAGREB, Croatia — Police in the Croatian city of Split on Friday arrested at least a dozen fans of the Hajduk Split soccer team a day after unruly supporters held an anti-Semitic rally, clashed with officers and…
ISTANBUL — Catastrophic flooding in Istanbul in recent days is the worst in more than 80 years, Turkey’s interior minister said Friday as the death toll rose to four. Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city with 16 million…
HONG KONG — China on Friday said it plans to restrict or ban exports of 40 technologies that span artificial intelligence, chips and solar power as its technology race with countries including the United States…
EFFORTS to raise hundreds of billions of dollars to preserve the world's oceans, forests, rivers, lakes and other parts of the natural world have fallen short ahead of a key U.N. summit on biodiversity. The yawning gap…
PARIS, France — Kering chief executive Luca de Meo is accelerating his shake-up of the struggling fashion conglomerate with the ousting of Alexander McQueen's chief designer, just days after a purge at Saint Laurent…
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian attacks on nine regions of Ukraine caused emergency power outages for hundreds of thousands of households and damaged numerous homes, wounding at least 15 people, officials said Friday, as…
ROME — Doctors said Friday that tests have confirmed the “continued improvement” in Pope Leo XIV’s condition following lung cancer surgery. The 71-year-old Leo presided over Mass, and distributed Communion, in a special…
HOUSTON, Texas — Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled what he described as a "flying" car, equipped with thrusters, during a livestreamed event at his SpaceX rocket company's facility on Thursday. Technical and regulatory…
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Authorities in Pakistan ordered inspections of all private schools in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after a school roof collapsed and killed 34 children and a teacher, as some victims’…
NEW YORK — Manhattan's Upper West Side has been reveling in the company of its latest celebrities: A family of barn owls nested in a water tower atop a building near Central Park. This is the first documented instance…
ATLANTA — A growing number of amusement parks have shut down roller coasters as police and state regulators investigate what caused a man to fall out of his seat and plummet to his death at a Georgia park. Sea World…
BRUSSELS, Belgium — France and Germany have backed a further scaling down of EU emission rules for cars as part of a long-negotiated deal on the automotive industry struck Thursday, diplomatic sources confirmed to AFP…
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump on Thursday canceled plans to livestream the firing squad execution of a convicted military base mass shooter, reversing a widely condemned move by Defense Secretary…
NEW YORK, United States — Wall Street stocks bounced back from a shaky start after disappointing inflation data on Thursday, while pressure on artificial intelligence shares moderated somewhat following a battering of…
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to rally European allies at a Brussels summit on Friday after saying Kyiv would no longer abide by US President Donald Trump's demands not to strike…
LOS ANGELES, United States — A shooting has left "multiple victims" at an elementary school in the northwestern US state of Oregon, police said Thursday, adding that the shooter is dead. "We don't have confirmation yet…
WASHINGTON, United States — Nine FBI employees who were fired this year -- who had all worked on the criminal probe of President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents -- filed suit Thursday demanding their…
WASHINGTON, United States — New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia, under scrutiny over her legal credentials, seemed to acknowledge Thursday that she had failed the bar exam, but argued she was accurate in…
NEW YORK, United States — Google announced Thursday it will start displaying links to websites and articles more prominently and higher up in search results powered by artificial intelligence (AI), as brands and news…
15 October 2026 Human Rights Brain signals recorded by a gaming headset or a wellness gadget could one day be used as evidence against you in court, according to a new UN report which warns that neurotechnology is…
15 October 2026 Climate and Environment Fewer than half of the national targets set to protect the world’s plants, animals and ecosystems are on track, the UN warns in a new report, days before countries gather in…
15 October 2026 Health The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to support Kenya’s efforts to contain Ebola after a second person tested positive for the Bundibugyo virus, the UN agency’s representative in the…
15 October 2026 Peace and Security Ongoing and deadly Russian attacks across Ukraine are causing serious healthcare disruption, with more than $1.5 million-worth of medicines and supplies destroyed in four separate…
For over a month, Luna, a Jack Russell terrier that bolted from her family's cabin during a vacation at Yellowstone National Park, eluded capture as fears for her survival mounted and winter weather approached. On…
SAINT-GERVAIS LES BAINS — France's tallest mountain was nearly two meters higher last month than its last reported measurement in 2023, surveyors said Wednesday, putting the Alpine peak at 4,807.47 meters (15,772.5…
DIVO, Ivory coast — Kofi Alexis Amani has watched the trees on his cocoa plantation wilt and sometimes wither as rains became unpredictable and less abundant in Ivory Coast over the past several decades. "You can lose…
BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian authorities launched search and rescue operations off the Black Sea coast Thursday after a drone struck a ship which then caught fire, the latest in a spate of strikes that has raised fears…
KYIV — Ukraine has resumed its attacks on Russian refineries with a strike at an installation in the Ryazan region, the regional governor there said on Thursday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced his…
KYIV — Ukraine has resumed its attacks on Russian refineries with a strike at an installation in the Ryazan region, the regional governor there said on Thursday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced his…
PALANGKARAYA, Indonesia — Thick haze turned the skies over a city in central Indonesia apocalyptic shades of yellow and orange on Thursday, reducing visibility to a few dozen meters as wildfires in the country are…
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — At least 27 students and a teacher were killed on Thursday after a roof collapsed at a school in northwestern Pakistan, a hospital official said. Asim Khan of Lady Reading Hospital in the city of…
ROME — Pope Leo XIV had a “good night” in the hospital and has eaten breakfast as he recovers from lung cancer surgery, the Vatican said on Thursday. “The pope had a good night in the hospital. He got up and had…
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The Saudi Arabia-led military coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis said on Thursday it had intercepted a cruise missile in the Medina region — home to one of Islam’s holiest cities — but the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States is considering using its biggest non-nuclear bomb against Iran if President Donald Trump should decide to renew combat in the war that has hit a deadlock, CNN reported on Thursday…
ISRAEL-GAZA BORDER, Israel — Israeli opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival in upcoming elections, vowed on Thursday to defeat Hamas in the Gaza Strip if he becomes premier…
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea test-fired two types of cruise missile from a submarine, its state news agency said on Thursday, after weeks of friction with South Korea over a landmine explosion along their border…
TOKYO, Japan — Japan on Thursday denied conducting spy activity in Russia following Moscow’s arrest of a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage. “There is no such fact,” Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told…
SYDNEY, Australia — Australia said on Thursday it refused to allow Big Tech to have “unfettered” access to its children as it formally introduced new legislation that would give users choice over what they see on their…
MANILA, Philippines — New import Marcellus Earlington overcome a foul-plagued PBA debut, delivering 14 of his 20 points in the final period to lift Phoenix Super LPG to a pulse-pounding 105-101 comeback win against…
MANILA, Philippines — College of Saint Benilde turned back Jose Rizal University, 28-26, 25-16, 18-25, 25-22, for its first win to stay in the thick of the race for the last playoffs berth in Pool B of the Shakey’s…
MANILA, Philippines — A string of one-shot victories and dramatic finishes has set the tone for the Philippine Golf Tour, and the ICTSI South Pacific Classic looms as another test of nerve and precision when the…
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament Lyceum def. San Sebastián (78-77) Renz Villegas Player of the Game
MANILA, Philippines — Lyceum of the Philippines University squeaked past the win-seeking San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 78-77, in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan…
MANILA, Philippines — Mapua University cruised to its fifth straight win after defeating University of Perpetual Help System-DALTA in overtime, 65-60, at the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Friday at the…
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament Mapua def. Perpetual, 65-60 Marc Cuenco Player of the game #NCAASeason102
MANILA, Philippines — Letran breathed life into its playoffs hopes after eliminating San Beda University from contention, 25-22, 25-14, 25-21, in Pool A of the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup on Friday at the…
MANILA, Philippines — Brothers Carlos and Eldrew Yulo, along with Migz Besana, are set to take part in the qualification rounds of the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics events at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships…
MANILA, Philippines — Stakeholders will now have a direct and stronger voice in the formation of the national volleyball teams heading into major international tournaments. Philippine National Volleyball Federation…
NEW YORK, United States — Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs were predicted to win the 2027 title with the French superstar taking Most Valuable Player honors in an NBA team general managers survey released on…
MANILA, Philippines — Phoenix and Meralco clash in a critical PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup match that has serious playoff implications on Friday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. Game time is at 7:30 p.m. with both…
LETRAN and San Beda University battle for survival in the race for the last playoffs berth in Pool A of the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup on Friday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. With the unbeaten reigning…
Calls are mounting for the cancellation or resetting of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’s upcoming fight with World Boxing Council (WBC) super middleweight champion (168 pounds) Christian Mbilli. The 12-round title fight is set…
MANILA, Philippines — The Choco Mucho Flying Titans notched back-to-back wins after making quick work of the ZUS Coffee Thunderbolts, 25-20, 25-17, 25-20, in the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino…
MAPUA University will look to secure its fifth consecutive victory when it faces University of Perpetual Help System-Dalta in the crossover round of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Friday at the…
PHILIPPINE Tennis Association (Philta) Secretary General John Rey Tiangco said the federation is standing behind tennis star Alex Eala, following her recent stint in Wuhan, China. Her upset loss in the first round…
NINE-TIME league Most Valuable Player June Mar Fajardo is just five points away from reaching the 10,000 career points following San Miguel Beer’s lopsided 135-105 beating of Terrafirma in their PBA Season 50 Governors’…
LETRAN and San Beda University battle for survival in the race for the last playoffs berth in Pool A of the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup on Friday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. With the unbeaten reigning…
THE promised reform is now being delivered as the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) overhauled its organization with some key appointments that aim to boost the national teams in future international…
WUHAN, China — A frustrated Aryna Sabalenka suffered a second successive early exit as her bid for a fourth Wuhan Open title was foiled by American world No. 31 Ann Li, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5), in round two on Wednesday…
NEW DELHI — Since completing the career Grand Slam, Rory McIlroy has been constantly looking for new ways to inject some freshness and spark into his golf. Turns out two of his longtime Ryder Cup teammates are providing…
THIS is firmly Luka Doncic’s team now after LeBron James left behind the Lakers — and his oldest son — to chase another ring in Philadelphia, and the reigning NBA scoring champion seems determined to demonstrate his…
MIAMI — Lionel Messi set up a Rodrigo De Paul goal and German Berterame snapped his scoring drought as Inter Miami booked their place in the MLS playoffs with a 2-0 win over New York City FC on Wednesday (Thursday in…
LOS ANGELES — Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old star of "Dog Day Afternoon,” "Scent of a Woman” and a trilogy of "Godfather” films is the 62nd actor to…
MANILA, Philippines — American media personality and businesswoman Kim Kardashian marked her upcoming 46th birthday with an island getaway in the Philippines. In an Instagram carousel, Kardashian documented her trip…
MANILA, Philippines — Television host Kris Aquino broke her silence Friday on the controversy surrounding remarks made about her eldest son, Josh Aquino, on the “Machong Chismisan” podcast, explaining why she chose not…
Singer Carmelle Collado is gearing up to represent the Philippines at Eurovision Asia in Bangkok, while love team Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin are looking to take on more challenging roles following their latest…
Godzilla’s appeal is enduring. It can be satisfying to see all kinds of unusual kaiju emerge from the skies and seas and face off with each other but there’s also something inherently compelling when it comes to this…
The resort introduces a prepaid stay program offering six- and 10-night packages, with breakfast and round-trip airport transfers. Fresh off its recognition as the World’s Top Luxury Private Island Resort at the 2026…
There's a science to screaming together. Studies in psychology and behavioral research have long suggested that sharing a controlled scare — the kind where you know, deep down, that you're actually safe — triggers a…
These days, work-life balance is a necessity. While our daily work and life routine may sometimes get challenging and quality time with family and select friends can ease the tedium, it’s still important to create some…
THIS weekend, the heads of most of the world’s major multilateral development banks (MDBs) are meeting at the Asian Development Bank here in Manila, following the World Bank Group-International Monetary Fund annual…
A PLUNDER charge is grave, so prosecutors must prove it carefully. In the case over P75 million in campaign donations to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, the Ombudsman must show more than a large transfer or irregular…
IN his State of the Nation Address in 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a total ban on Philippine offshore gaming operations, or POGOs, saying they had become hotbeds of criminal activities, such as human…
KISHORE Mahbubani, the founding dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, last week told an audience at the Ateneo de Manila University that the rivalry between the United States and China is the defining…
EVERY morning, millions of Filipino entrepreneurs open their stores, operate their businesses, employ workers, pay taxes, serve customers and pursue dreams. They do so despite rising prices, expensive electricity…
EVERY morning, millions of Filipino entrepreneurs open their stores, operate their businesses, employ workers, pay taxes, serve customers and pursue dreams. They do so despite rising prices, expensive electricity…
WITH the rehashed brouhaha about Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.’s renounced Maltese passport, I look at our reaction (mostly negative from those who don’t have a second passport or golden visa and silence from…
MERRIAM-WEBSTER dot com defines gaslighting as “psychological manipulation... that causes the victim to question the validity of their own thoughts, perception of reality or memories, and typically leads to confusion…
THE Museo ng Kaalamang Katutubo, located in Mandaluyong, is a museum where the material culture of Indigenous people is in focus. The museum’s mission is to give vital data about the cultural objects of our Indigenous…
“GASLIGHTING” is everywhere. A friend disagrees with your recollection of an argument: gaslighting. Your partner tells you that you are overreacting: gaslighting. A colleague says that your account of an incident is…
MUCH was revealed when financial forensic expert lawyer Alexander Cabrera testified before the Senate impeachment court. Among them were P600,000, which Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases “Mans”…
THE headline from Social Weather Stations’ (SWS) June survey was a good one. Net personal optimism — the share of adults who expect their lives to improve over the next 12 months minus the share who expect them to get…
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