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'Champi' now a super typhoon

MANILA, Philippines — "Champi" has turned into a super typhoon, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). "The typhoon with the international name Champi intensified…

Calls mount to expel Chinese ambassador

(UPDATE) CALLS to expel Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan mounted over the weekend as anger grew over Chinese Embassy remarks daring lawmakers to declare the envoy persona non grata. Former Surigao del Norte representative…

ICC prosecutors seek OK for 5 recorded accounts

THE prosecution at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has asked judges to admit the previously recorded testimonies of five more witnesses in the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo…

2nd alleged Teodoro letter surfaces online

A SECOND letter purportedly signed by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and addressed to a supposed United States official has surfaced online, this time making claims about a multibillion-dollar fighter jet deal…

2 in 3 Filipinos support billionaire’s wealth tax

TWO in three Filipino adults support imposing a wealth tax on billionaires, with the proposed measure drawing majority backing across political affiliations, a nationwide survey by Momentum Research found. The survey…

‘Reconsider travel plans’

THE Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah have urged all Filipinos in Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant, prioritize safety, and reconsider non-essential travel following the closure…

PH Embassy reacts to viral UK video

THE Philippine Embassy in London expressed concern over portrayals of Filipinos in the United Kingdom that it said fail to reflect the character and contributions of the Filipino community. The embassy issued the…

Prosecutors wanted to avoid delay

​THE House of Representatives withdrew three impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte to prevent her trial from dragging into 2027 and losing public interest, Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua said on…

More want wider flood control scam probe – survey

​MORE than half of registered voters say they would likely reject candidates involved in the flood control scam, while the biggest group wants a broader investigation into infrastructure projects corruption, the Pahayag…

PH Army to bolster tank brigade

​THE Philippine Army said it has seven procurement projects for the activation of its Tank Brigade in 2027. The initiative has an estimated cost of P2,666,313, according to the Army’s 2027 Indicative Annual Procurement…

Quimbo pushes water management legislation

​MARIKINA 2nd District Rep. Stella Quimbo called on the Senate to pass the proposed National Water Resources Management Act to bolster water security amid a looming super El Niño. ​”Water security is not just an…

Review of K–12 program urged over funding lack

​SENATE Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday questioned the government’s ability to fully fund the K–12 program. ​”We have to make a radical decision. Do we fully fund K–12? And if we do that, we might have to…

NCDA says mocking PWDs risking fines, imprisonment

PUBLICLY mocking, ridiculing or humiliating persons with disabilities (PWDs) because of their disability is unlawful and may result in fines and imprisonment, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) warned. In…

Dizon seeks funding for San Mateo road

PUBLIC Works Secretary Vince Dizon is looking for available government savings to fund the completion of an unfinished road and drainage improvements in San Mateo, saying the projects could ease traffic congestion and…

LTFRB warns vs use of private vehicles

THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Saturday warned private owners against using their vehicles for utility without the proper permits. Acting LTFRB Chairman Greg Pua Jr. said legitimate…

Go pushes for sports tourism next year

SEN. Bong Go has urged the government and private sector to strengthen support for sports tourism as the Philippines prepares to host major international competitions in 2027, including the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup in…

EVs are hype. Diesel isn't.

THE IAA Transportation Show in Hanover is a spectacle of massive hardware. To Asians unfamiliar with these large hunks of rolling metal and the bulky but efficient battery packs that propel these electric behemoths, the…

DI sub-leader, 3 escorts killed

ZAMBOANGA CITY — A notorious Dawlah Islamiya (DI) sub-leader and three of his armed escorts were killed in a fierce gun battle with government forces after resisting arrest during a joint police and military operation…

2 suspects in Negros Oriental shooting fall

BACOLOD CITY — Police arrested two suspects in a shooting incident that left one dead and one wounded at Sitio Cang-alaw, Barangay Buenavista, Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental, on Friday. Lt. Col. Joem Malong, regional…

Nigerian nabbed in Angeles City, yields P5.9M ecstasy

CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga — A male Nigerian listed as foreign high-value individual was arrested in a buy-bust in Angeles City on Friday, yielding 3,510 suspected ecstasy tablets worth P5.967 million…

Murad awaits Marcos response on ‘unfinished’ peace deal

THE future of the Bangsamoro peace process could depend on whether President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim can fulfill their remaining commitments before the…

CJ leads rehabilitated Hall of Justice opening in Iloilo town

A REHABILITATED two-story Hall of Justice housing four courtrooms and several legal service offices including the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) has been inaugurated in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, replacing a structure built…

House OKs 4 more trial courts for Nueva Vizcaya

BAYOMBONG — The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading House Bill (HB) 11171, which seeks to create four additional Municipal Trial Court (MTC) branches in the province — one each in Diadi in…

29 unfinished Elcac projects in Iloilo flagged

ILOILO CITY — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged 29 anti-insurgency projects in Iloilo that remained uncompleted as of 2025, including eight that were completely nonoperational, with an estimated P73.892 million…

Cebu province seeks P14.6B budget for 2027

MANDAUE CITY — Cebu province is proposing a P14.6-billion budget for 2027, a 22.7-percent increase from this year’s P11.9-billion allocation, with higher spending planned for health care, agriculture and water…

P5M shabu seized, 2 big pushers nabbed in BARMM

ZAMBOANGA CITY — Antidrug operatives seized about 733.7 grams of shabu worth about P5 million and arrested two high-value targets in separate interdictions in Lanao del Sur and Tawi-Tawi. Anti-Drug law enforcement…

Subic, Tacloban ports lauded for exceeding revenues

THE leadership of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has praised the Port of Subic in Zambales and Port of Tacloban in Leyte for exceeding their September 2026 revenue target, collecting P4.621 billion and over P558 million…

1 dead, 1 hurt in separate Samar stabbing incidents

A FARMER was killed while another was injured in separate stabbing incidents in the towns of Motiong and Daram in Samar on Oct. 16, police reported. The first incident occurred at about 5:45 a.m. in Barangay Bonga…

Full of Grace

DAVAO CITY — Homegrown Dabawenyo delicacies will take the spotlight in the new tourism circuit launched by the City Government of Davao. Davao Food Crawl and Market Experience, a circuit that takes tourists to the…

AI adoption rises amid PH data rules

THE Philippines’ push to expand artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is bringing data sovereignty and infrastructure choices into sharper focus as the government develops rules on where sensitive government data may be…

CFO, PEZA eye strategy to help nonresident Filipinos

THE Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) are exploring a strategic alliance to unlock new economic opportunities for nonresident Filipinos (NRFs) and expand…

Measuring what matters in the fight against scams

ONLINE scams have become a growing concern for consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments. Fraudulent investment offers, fake online stores, impersonation schemes and increasingly sophisticated forms…

For scammers, the deepfake is now a working tool

OVER about a year, a dentist in Tarlac handed P93 million to people she believed were working with the president. What convinced her was a video. On screen, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. looked to be endorsing the…

Viber expands PH services as user engagement grows

RAKUTEN Viber is expanding its services in the Philippines beyond messaging as the country records growth in paid subscriptions, dating and business interactions, company executives said during a media briefing in…

US budget deficit grows to nearly $2 trillion

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States budget deficit grew to almost $2 trillion over the past year, government data showed Friday, reaching its highest level since 2021 despite President Donald Trump’s promises to cut…

Indonesia faces rare MSCI exclusion

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG/LONDON — A warning from MSCI that it may exclude Indonesia from its stock market indexes risks cutting the nation off from international capital and relegating it to an investment backwater. MSCI…

PH semiconductor sector eyes AI growth

THE PHILIPPINES could attract more semiconductor investment as companies diversify manufacturing and sourcing operations across Asia-Pacific, according to a report released by FedEx. The report, From AI to EVs: How APAC…

FAA set to approve Boeing 737 MAX 10

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to approve the long-delayed Boeing 737 MAX 10 as soon as next week, after completing a key safety review on Friday, three people familiar with the…

Cyberattacks rise 48% worldwide in Sept

ORGANIZATIONS worldwide recorded an average of 2,803 cyberattacks per week in September, up 16 percent from August and 48 percent year on year, according to Check Point Research. The report, released on Oct. 13, 2026…

Banks urged to strengthen verification of customers’ identities

BANKS need stronger methods to verify customers’ identities and document transaction authorization as the Philippines moves away from SMS-based one-time passwords (OTPs) for high-risk financial transactions, according…

Travel booking platform Klook files to withdraw its US listing

TRAVEL booking platform Klook Technology on Friday filed to withdraw its US initial public offering (IPO) plans amid market volatility. “Given current market conditions, Klook has decided this is not the right time to…

Dozens of orangutans saved from Indonesia blazes as region grapples with haze

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Dozens of critically endangered orangutans have been rescued in recent weeks from rampant wildfires burning across Indonesia that have cloaked the region in toxic haze, conservation groups said…

Taiwan says drives away 16 Chinese ships involved in 'maritime harassment'

TAIPEI — Taiwan said on Sunday it had driven away 16 Chinese coast guard, research and fishing vessels involved in simultaneous "maritime harassment" operations. An "unusually large" number of Chinese vessels took part…

Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast

MIAMI — Hurricane Trudy lashed parts of Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds Sunday as the U.S. National Hurricane Center warned of potentially life-threatening flooding and mudslides. A hurricane…

French police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes and looting mar protests

PARIS — Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during nationwide demonstrations that drew hundreds of thousands who denounced rising living costs…

Pope addresses crowd in Vatican after cancer surgery

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of people in St Peter's Square on Sunday, smiling and saying he would resume work "gradually" in his first major public appearance since undergoing lung cancer surgery…

Blaze at St. Petersburg oil sites as Kyiv launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia

Ukrainian attacks set an oil export terminal ablaze in St. Petersburg on Sunday, as Kyiv launched more than 1,000 drones across Russia in one of its largest ever aerial bombardments. The attack comes amid deepening…

France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting

PARIS — France woke up Sunday to devastated streets after clashes between police and protesters, mass looting and fires erupted nationwide as marches against rising costs of living degenerated into "extreme" violence…

Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at Canadian military base

EDMONTON, Alberta — Canada’s defense minister said Saturday that people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire, while reports said that large numbers of injured…

Rubio heads to Central Asia

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the 31st time as secretary of state, Marco Rubio has left on a trip abroad, flying to Uzbekistan and later India amid rumblings that America's top diplomat is ignoring pressing matters in favor of…

Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moon

TOKYO — Japanese scientists are readying a mission to Mars's moons to retrieve samples that could help unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth, in what aims to be the first round trip to the Martian…

Clashes, fires and looting break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

PARIS — Violent clashes, fires and looting marred demonstrations across France on Saturday as hundreds of thousands of people marched against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. About 400 people were…

Rioters loot stores, set fires in central Milan during cost-of-living protest

ROME — Rioters clashed with police, looted stores and set property on fire in central Milan on Saturday, emptying Piazza del Duomo and a luxury shopping arcade when the area would usually be teeming with shoppers. The…

Fisherman, 71, killed by 12-foot alligator alongside Florida lake

A 71-year-old man fishing on the shore of a Florida lake was killed Friday by a nearly 12-foot alligator, the second fatal attack reported this year. Steven Hamilton of Winter Garden was standing on the shore of Lake…

Search continues after boat capsizes off Baja California coast. Survivors attacked by sharks

Multiple survivors were treated for suspected shark bites after a boat, departing from Mexico, capsized off the coast of Baja California, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. 16 Mexican nationals had already been rescued…

US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute over 'act of terror' against American photographer

JERUSALEM — US Ambassador Mike Huckabee on Saturday demanded that Israel prosecute and jail the assailants in a West Bank settler attack against a Washington Post journalist. "Attacking a female photographer is a…

Oregon families grapple with explaining school shooting to children

BEND, United States — Liz's seven-year-old-nephew hasn't been able to sleep since a teenage shooter opened fire at his Oregon elementary school, killing three children and a teacher. "He kept hearing the sound of…

No Kings rallies across US urge voters to cast ballots early ahead of midterms

Rallies organized by the No Kings network opposed to President Donald Trump were held Saturday in cities and communities across the U.S., with an aim of getting people out to vote early in the midterm elections. The…

Haze triggers highest-level alert in parts of Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE — Fires in Indonesia that have sent toxic smoke disrupting daily life across Southeast Asia (SEA) have triggered the highest-level alert by the regional bloc’s meteorological monitor. The monthslong pollution…

Thailand rights groups decry IMF austerity demand

BANGKOK — Coconut farmer Sombat Chuekrod traveled more than 200 kilometers to join hundreds on the streets of Bangkok on Friday demanding that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank change how they deal…

Pakistan frets over attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure

BANGKOK — Pakistan’s finance minister on Saturday told Agence France-Presse (AFP) the country had so far withstood the shock from skyrocketing energy prices due to the Iran war, but that attacks on infrastructure in…

Tiny Fiji village restores dying fishery with coral planting

NAIDIRI, Fiji — It had been decades since sharks last patrolled the reef off the coast of Fiji’s Naidiri Village, but they returned this year following a community-led effort to protect the fishery and plant thousands…

Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Kyiv ties slump

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that waived sweeping US sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia’s energy revenues, marking a new low in Washington’s ties with war-torn…

Fast-growing wildfires engulf California mansions

LOS ANGELES — Wind-whipped flames scorched multi-million-dollar homes south of Los Angeles on Friday as a wildfire quickly ravaged hundreds of acres. Dramatic footage showed burning homes and thick smoke billowing from…

Mexican killers get 158 years for slay of surfers

ENSENADA, Mexico — A Mexican judge on Friday sentenced three men to more than 158 years’ imprisonment for the murder of two Australian surfers and their American friend in 2024, in a case that drew global condemnation…

Lady Blazers complete SSL Unity Cup playoffs cast

MANILA, Philippines — College of Saint Benilde wasted no time in dispatching Mapua University, 25-21, 25-14, 25-20, to punch the last ticket to the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup playoffs on Sunday at the…

Ginebra keeps playoff hopes alive with rout of Phoenix

MANILA, Philippines — Barangay Ginebra played true to form in dealing Phoenix a 106-89 shellacking to keep its playoff hopes alive in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. Scottie…

UAAP: Matty Erolon powers Adamson over La Salle

MANILA, Philippines — Matty Erolon showed guts and scored a three-pointer in the last 30 seconds of the match to give Adamson University the advantage and allow his team to escape with a 63-60 win against De La Salle…

LOOK: Adamson def. DLSU, (63-60)

UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament Adamson def. DLSU, (63-60) Matty Erolon Player of the game #UAAPSeason89

Carlos Yulo advances to vault, floor finals at World Championships

MANILA, Philippines — Carlos Yulo secured a spot in the vault and floor exercise finals at the 2026 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam on Sunday (Manila time), while competing alongside his younger…

UAAP: NU beats FEU to finish first round at top spot

MANILA, Philippines — National University (NU) outplayed Far Eastern University (FEU), 69-65, to top the first round of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday afternoon at the Ateneo Blue Eagles…

LOOK: NU def FEU, 69-65

UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament NU def FEU, 69-65 Macmac Alfanta Player of the game #UAAPSeason89

Bernadeth Pons could be too fast for indoor play, vows to adapt with Creamline

MANILA, Philippines — Bernadeth Pons admitted she’s enjoying the speed she gained from beach volleyball since returning to Creamline, but said she still needs to adjust as she tends to move too fast for indoor play…

PH para athletes aim high against Asia’s best

MANILA, Philippines — With modest expectations and hopeful hearts, Team Philippines braces for tougher challenges in the super-strong field of the 5th Asian Para Games, which will open on Sunday night under the bright…

Ramos brings int’l breakthrough, renewed confidence to ICTSI South Pacific battle

MANILA, Philippines — One international breakthrough has given Sean Ramos renewed belief – and the confidence that he can turn his resurgence into another title run on the Philippine Golf Tour. Coming off a victory on…

Rockets' Kevin Durant, Suns owner Mat Ishbia spar on social media

PHOENIX — Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia had a spat on social media Saturday after Durant took issue with Ishbia's description of the 16-time All-Star's tenure with the Suns…

Fundora knocks out Hadribeaj to retain WBC superwelter crown

LAS VEGAS — Sebastian Fundora defeated Ermal Hadribeaj with a final-round knockout to retain his World Boxing Council super welterweight crown in Las Vegas on Saturday. The towering 6ft 6in (1.98m) Fundora used his…

Eala faces tough opening test in WTA Ningbo Open return

MANILA, Philippines — Filipina netter Alex Eala faces a tough challenge upon her return to action at the Ningbo Open, which kicks off at the Ningbo Yinzhou Tennis Center. Based on the official draw released by…

Haaland brace extends Man City's winning start in Premier League

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City defiantly extended their blistering start to the Premier League season with a 3-2 win against Ipswich on Saturday. Phil Foden put City ahead in…

Williams lifts Valkyries past Dream in WNBA Finals opener

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Gabby Williams scored a game-high 26 points, including four key free throws in the final 1:18 as the Golden State Valkyries held off the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in game one of the WNBA Finals…

Kevin Durant, Mat Ishbia exchange barbs over Durant’s Phoenix stint

PHOENIX — Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia had a spat on social media Saturday after Durant took issue with Ishbia's description of the 16-time All-Star's tenure with the Suns…

WTA and women’s empowerment

Last October 13, Julia Wall-Clarke, the WTA Vice President for PR and Communications, emailed me about my column titled “WTA crazy, cruel for excluding Eala in finals.” She said very kindly that Eala was not eligible…

Yulo brothers kick off campaign at Worlds

FRESH off a successful stint at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Philippine gymnastics brothers Carlos and Eldrew Yulo launch their historic campaign together at the FIG Artistic World Gymnastics Championships in…

Eala eyes redemption in Ningbo Open

FILIPINO tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala arrived in Ningbo, China, on Friday, as she is set to take part in the Ningbo Open. The tournament’s Facebook page showed Eala arriving with a bouquet of flowers given to her…

UST snaps skid, routs Adamson

UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) made the most of its home-court advantage, dominating Adamson University, 112-56, to boost its Final Four chances in the UAAP Season 89 High School Boys’ 16-and-Under Basketball…

Benilde, Mapua clash in SSL virtual do-or-die

COLLEGE of Saint Benilde (CSB) and Mapua University lock horns in a high-stakes, virtual knockout match in the 2026 Shakey’s Super League Unity Cup on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The game is set at 1 p.m…

LeBron makes electric home preseason debut for 76ers

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — LeBron James performed his famed chalk toss and was introduced to a roaring ovation on Friday (Saturday in Manila) in his first preseason game for the 76ers in Philadelphia. The 41-year-old…

Djokovic gets wild card in Basel

PARIS — Novak Djokovic has accepted a wild card for the ATP 500 tournament in Basel later this month as the 39-year-old battles to qualify for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin, organizers announced on Friday. It…

In-form Iga Swiatek on fire in Wuhan Open

WUHAN, China — Iga Swiatek kept up her bid for a WTA Finals place with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Ann Li on Friday night that set up an all-Polish semifinal at the Wuhan Open. The six-time Grand Slam champion will face…

Guardians, Rays brace for AL Series Game 4

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Shawn Armstrong will be the opener for Cleveland and Tampa Bay will start Nick Martinez in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) on Saturday (Sunday in Manila). The Guardians have a…

McIlroy, Chacarra surge in rain-hit Delhi tourney

NEW DELHI, India — Rory McIlroy and Spaniard Eugenio Chacarra kept up their charge with a strong start in their incomplete second round at the rain-hit European Tour’s India Championship on Friday. Spain’s Angel…

Rory backs European tour move over LIV

NEW DELHI, India — Rory McIlroy backed a European tour move, making players choose between it and the rebel LIV Golf, saying “it’s now being clarified totally.” The European tour, now the DP World Tour for sponsorship…

Rahm reaches separation deal with LIV Golf

NEW YORK — Jon Rahm has reached a separation agreement with LIV Golf, according to court documents, waiving all financial claims against the series in exchange for his name and image rights. The deal, detailed in…

Kai Trump undergoes wrist surgery

CORAL GABLES, Florida — Kai Trump’s freshman season on Miami’s golf team has hit a snag. The granddaughter of President Donald Trump revealed on social media that she recently had surgery to repair a left wrist injury…

Stage set for dramatic showdown at south pacific classic

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 P2.5-million championship…

Gwyneth Paltrow puts her own spin on Filipino tortang talong

MANILA, Philippines — Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has given the Filipino breakfast staple tortang talong her own twist, topping the eggplant-and-egg dish with garlicky turkey crumbles and serving it with banana…

How Solora Philippines helps landowners turn idle property into a glamping destination

Turning vacant land into a resort can be a daunting undertaking, particularly for landowners concerned about the time and cost involved in traditional construction. Solora Philippines offers an alternative through…

Backpackers can access five-star resort for P3,500 a night

Backpackers and young independent travelers can experience a five-star resort without paying for a conventional hotel room through Youth Pods by the Bay, a capsule accommodation concept operating in partnership with…

ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

Demolition job

WHEN video footage and images surfaced earlier this month showing Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s Senate office stripped bare before its turnover to incoming Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III, the initial sense of…

An impeachment witness with zero ambiguity

WITH clockwork precision, a poll showing Vice President Sara Duterte as the leading choice for president popped out of the murky depths of statistical mumbo jumbo. This occurs whenever the Duterte princeling is in deep…

Trump’s desperately idiotic diesel deal

LAST week, America’s Dollar Store Dictator Donald Trump triumphantly announced that he had unilaterally suspended some United States sanctions on Russia to allow the latter to export diesel fuel. The implication was…

The biggest loser

AS the panel of prosecutors rested its case, the nation was looking forward to the defense panel presenting its own witnesses and pieces of evidence to secure a verdict of acquittal for Vice President Sara Duterte. That…

We’ll be so sorry giving Caesar what is God’s

“WE are the Lord’s, and we must not be slaves to any earthly power.” That admonition is from Pope Francis’ 2023 reflection on Mass readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, celebrated on Oct. 18 this year. The Holy…

We’ll be so sorry giving Caesar what is God’s

“WE are the Lord’s, and we must not be slaves to any earthly power.” That admonition is from Pope Francis’ 2023 reflection on Mass readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, celebrated on Oct. 18 this year. The Holy…

The power of the internet for the good and bad

ON June 22, 2026, something shocking shattered the peace at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City. At around 9:13 a.m. that day, two young boys, ages 14 and 15, opened fire on campus. The horrifying attack…

Why Mindanao matters beyond 2028

FOR decades, Mindanao has been touted as the land of promise, with its abundant natural resources, available land, favorable climate, and pool of human migrants. Its six regions cover 97,530 square kilometers and a…

97% in Mindanao, 52% nationwide: An analysis of Sara Duterte’s numbers

PULSE Asia’s latest presidential preference survey puts Vice President Sara Duterte at 50 percent in its broad candidate-list question. In the narrower scenarios it tested, two- and three-candidate fields that may be a…

Trump’s misguided war against effective altruism

MELBOURNE, Australia — “Americanism, not effective altruism.” That’s a new slogan launched on X by the United States Department of “War,” the words running across an image of President Donald Trump saluting. Above the…