MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is up in six areas, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). The wind signal was raised ahead of direct…
MANILA, Philippines — At least 99 Filipino workers from Riyadh in Saudi Arabia arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday following attacks allegedly by Houthis on King Khalid International Airport. Fifty OFWs arrived at…
MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives' prosecutors on Tuesday urged the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to deepen its investigation into properties linked to Vice President Sara Duterte, saying other…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer Henry Alcantara, now a state witness against former speaker Martin Romualdez in a P7.4-billion plunder case, testified…
MANILA, Philippines — Signal No. 1 is up in parts of Northern and Southern Luzon as Super Typhoon "Champi" has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and will now be called "Rosal." The Philippine…
SEN. Erwin Tulfo on Monday admitted he was hurt and saddened by the reported votes of three minority senators who opposed the dismissal of a motion seeking to revive a petition challenging his eligibility to remain in…
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) has subpoenaed more than 21 people to shed light on their alleged involvement or knowledge of the foiled attempt to smuggle in P3.5 billion worth of shabu from Laos. Col. Allen Rae…
THE Sandiganbayan Third Division has ordered the 90-day preventive suspension of detained Sen. Rodante Marcoleta over his pending P75-million plunder case. Third Division Clerk of Court Dennis Pulma confirmed the Oct…
MORE than 50,000 housing units are being showcased by over 80 property developers at the country’s biggest National Housing Expo, offering Filipino families more choices and access to subsidized home loans under the…
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. named Vice Admiral Rommel Supangan as the new Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant, Malacañang said Monday. He replaced PCG Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, who reached the mandatory…
HOUSE lead prosecutor and Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro on Monday challenged Vice President Sara Duterte and her defense team to explain nearly P818 million in alleged unexplained wealth identified during…
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed to improve the working conditions of the country’s nurses and provide them more career opportunities. Speaking at the Philippine Nurses Association Inc. (PNA) National…
SENATORS Raffy Tulfo, Robin Padilla, Alan Peter Cayetano, and Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto are statistically tied for the top spot in the early race for the 2028 senatorial elections, a survey by OCTA Research released…
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Monday ordered maintenance crews to ensure roads leading to cemeteries and churches across the country are safe and passable ahead of the Nov. 1 and 2 Undas…
THE price of diesel increased on Tuesday while that of gasoline and kerosene went down. Diesel rose by P2.60 per liter, gasoline dropped by P4.30 per liter, and kerosene by P1 per liter. The price shifts differed from…
THIRTY-FOUR overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) repatriated after flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia arrived in the Philippines on Monday. Flights were disrupted after missile attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen on King…
SENATORS urged the government to accelerate preparations for a potentially severe El Niño in 2027, warning of threats to water supplies, food security, public health and livelihoods while calling for concrete measures…
MANILA Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso inaugurated a school building with 68 air-conditioned classrooms at the Aurora A. Quezon Elementary School in San Andres, Malate, on Monday. The six-story building also has other modern…
MANILA Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso on Monday inaugurated the city hall's first public electric vehicle (EV) charging station. The charging station has a 30-kilowatt (kW) DC charger and a 22-kW AC charger, "providing both…
FILIPINOS seeking to have documents notarized can now connect with commissioned electronic notaries through NotarioPH by QLegal, a platform launched Monday with a live demonstration linking Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao…
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Port of Manila collected P58.121 billion in revenues and seized P410.543 million worth of smuggled and other illegally imported goods from January to August 2026. The port also…
SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — Two suspects allegedly involved in the killing of a man whose lifeless body was found in San Marcelino, Zambales, were arrested within 24 hours of the discovery. Maj. Exodus Rodriguez, chief of…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecast heavy rainfall in Batanes and Cagayan from Thursday to Friday spawned by Super Typhoon "Rosal"…
THE Office of the Ombudsman on Monday, Oct. 19, placed Santa Maria, Laguna Municipal Treasurer Ma. Theresa Lagonoy Lontok under suspension for one month and one day without pay over lapses in securing ballot boxes from…
LAPU-LAPU CITY — The city government is proposing a P5.13-billion budget for 2027, increasing funding for social and economic services as the local government prepares for growing public service needs and the expected…
SEN. Bong Go extended assistance to families affected by the deadly landslide in Barangay Pulangbato, Cebu City, as his Malasakit Team visited the wake of three members of the same family who died in the tragedy on…
LAMITAN CITY — The Ministry of Public Works in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MPW-BARMM) regional office has directed all district engineering offices across the region to fast-track project…
CARMEN, Cebu — Twenty-two of the 65 cameras in this town’s P7.1-million closed-circuit television (CCTV) project were not working when state auditors inspected the system, prompting the Commission on Audit (COA) to…
LEGAZPI CITY — Slain radio anchorman Adrian N. Loterte was laid to rest at Pristine Cemetery on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18, as his family and supporters continued to cry for justice. Known as the "Golden Boy" blocktimer…
COTABATO CITY — Members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament have fast-tracked crucial legislative measures addressing personnel separation benefits and infrastructure fund extensions, ensuring…
BACOLOD CITY — Barangay Taculing danced away with the top prize in the Barangay Category of the MassKara Festival 2026 Street Dance and Arena Competition, taking home the P1 million grand prize plus nearly all major…
BAGUIO CITY — Mayor Benjamin Magalong has called for greater protection of Indigenous Peoples’ rights and the preservation of cultural heritage, stressing that respect for Indigenous traditions and identity must remain…
BAGUIO CITY — Resilience, humility, discipline and integrity will guide Col. Leah Lorenzo Santiago as she assumes leadership of the Philippine Military Academy’s Corps of Cadets. A member of the PMA KalasagLahi Class of…
MANILA, Philippines — The global shipping industry shifts its focus to Manila this week as Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2026 officially opens today. Running through October 22 at Shangri-La The Fort, the event…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso remained at its record-low level of P63.09 against the greenback on Tuesday, unchanged from Monday’s close. The local currency opened at P63.03:$1 and traded between P62.98 and…
FRENCH banking group BNP Paribas will open a shared services center at Megaworld Corp.’s Uptown Bonifacio township in Taguig City to support its global corporate and institutional banking operations. The office center…
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) urged students and residents of Meycauayan, Bulacan to strengthen their saving and budgeting habits and exercise caution when borrowing or investing. Spearheaded by students from…
MANG Inasal’s systemwide sales rose 13.2 percent in the first half of the year, driven by sustained demand for its grilled chicken and pork barbecue, and growth in takeout, delivery and drive-thru orders, the Jollibee…
THE peso plunged to a new record low of P63.09 against the greenback on Monday as the dollar strengthened against major currencies due to geopolitical uncertainties. The local currency weakened by ten and a half…
THE Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) remained in deficit in September, with the shortfall breaching anew the $3-billion level and hitting nearly two-year high, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)…
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is proposing a P61.99-billion action plan to protect food production, farmers and rural livelihood from effects of a potentially severe El Niño, the agency said on Monday. “We need to…
FINANCIAL technology company Salmon has secured $140 million (about P8.8 billion) in additional financing to expand its lending operations in the Philippines. Salmon on Monday said financing consists of $90 million in…
RECOGNIZED as the fastest growing digital bank in the country, GoTyme Bank yesterday said it is accelerating its customer acquisition this year, hoping to onboard a total of 12.5 million customers by year-end. “As the…
MANULIFE Investments Philippines has expanded its global investment offering by transforming its real estate investment trust (REIT) feeder fund into a diversified fund. The Manulife Global Diversified Real Asset Feeder…
REESE Fernandez-Ruiz’s story made me realize that meaningful change begins with a clear purpose. She set out to promote Filipino craftsmanship and challenge the unfair conditions under which many artisans work…
THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) is exploring financing from India and France for the long-stalled Mindanao Railway project, with bidding expected to be completed in 2027. Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni…
THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) is targeting a December launch for a mobile application that will allow players to check whether online gambling platforms are licensed, although the project must…
BEIJING — China’s economy grew slightly more than expected in the third quarter, but Monday’s figures still came in at the lower end of the government’s full-year target, as the global energy shock and weak domestic…
MICROSOFT has pulled out of a data center deal with British cloud provider Nscale, Britain’s Telegraph newspaper reported on Sunday. The US tech giant, one of Nscale’s two largest customers, recently terminated its…
ZURICH — Swiss lawmakers face a quandary as they craft new capital rules for UBS following the 2023 collapse of Credit Suisse: too strict and Switzerland’s biggest bank might move abroad, too lax and a potential…
Lindt & Sprüngli said on Monday that CEO Adalbert Lechner was leaving the company following the chocolate maker’s recent outlook cuts and weak performance in Europe, with former CEO Dieter Weisskopf taking over as…
WHAT will it take to build and sustain a supply chain that will bring bamboo from the farmlands to the markets while attracting a continuous line of investment from the public and private sectors alike? That question…
VOLKSWAGEN plans to freeze salaries for its 660,000 staff worldwide until 2030, the group’s works council said on Monday, confirming an earlier report by Sueddeutsche Zeitung. The Global Works Council said it had…
ON AUG. 8, 2026, the UAP College of Fellows (COF), in joint initiative with our UAP Manila Metro Chapter, held the highly anticipated “Hagdan sa Kaunlaran: Service and Mentorship Program for All” at the UAP National…
TOKYO — Hong Kong has seen an increase in listings of growth companies — those yet to achieve sustained profitability but with strong growth potential — due to improved market infrastructure, the CEO of its Securities…
ALL TOO often, lighting is deemed the last decision in a project rather than one of the first — considered only after floor plans, furniture, and finishes are locked. However, “light is what you experience in a room. It…
PARIS, France — Announcements over recent months that artificial intelligence models have cracked previously unsolvable problems are shaking to the core top-level mathematicians, who are now asking themselves: where do…
RUSSIA — Moscow on Tuesday slammed a Florida arrest warrant issued for former Cuban president Raul Castro under state murder charges, denouncing the accusations against him as "baseless and contrived". Raul Castro, 95…
MUMBAI, India — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with India's foreign minister in Mumbai on Tuesday as the two countries seek to deepen energy cooperation and move closer to finalizing a trade deal. India…
RIYADH — Saudi forces on Tuesday said they had intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at the kingdom's capital, after authorities issued a danger warning and AFP journalists reported hearing blasts. The kingdom…
MELBOURNE — Australian police charged a man on Tuesday over what they alleged was a "targeted" attack with a vehicle on independent lawmaker Helen Haines. Haines is fighting for her life in a hospital in Melbourne after…
Multiple Google Cloud services experienced disruptions in the company's London region on Tuesday, according to its service status page, while British digital bank Revolut also reported a service outage. A person…
ROME — Italy is preparing to send 500 troops to Milan after looting and clashes between police and mostly young protesters, with some luxury brands shutting their shops in the city. A cabinet meeting on Tuesday is…
TOKYO — A Chinese AI cybersecurity tool called Artex was used in a spate of recent hacks of Japanese companies, the subsidiary of a major Tokyo-based internet company said Tuesday. Dozens of Japanese companies, from…
PARIS — France will impose new curfews in areas where needed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said, adding that the measures introduced in several cities the previous day had "helped keep the night calm."…
WASHINGTON — In a deep, dark part of the Gulf of Mexico, the number of marine animals plummeted by about 60% in the years following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion, a new study found. In a crucial part of the Gulf…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday directed the federal government to bolster federal research into women's health through all stages of their lives, a move pushed by his wife, first lady Melania Trump. The…
MADRID — Rising fuel costs, discontent with the state of schools, declining public services and a housing crisis have created perfectly stormy weather for an autumn of protests in Europe. Crowds have taken to the…
Drone strikes killed and injured dozens across Sudan on Monday as the ongoing war continues to cause soaring displacement and hunger. “We are alarmed by the continued deadly drone strikes across the country that are…
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Gangs in Haiti opened fire on an armored vehicle over the weekend, leaving four soldiers from El Salvador unaccounted for in the first major attack since an international gang suppression force…
VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, the Vatican said, days after a similar call made by the pontiff to Russia's Vladimir Putin. "The Holy Father…
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump on Monday again blamed immigration for protests and violence that have rocked France in recent days, urging Europe and French President Emmanuel Macron to tighten…
TOKYO, Japan — A Japanese spacecraft was on its way to one of Mars's moons on Tuesday on a world-first mission to retrieve samples, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth. The…
More than a quarter of humanity struggles to get enough food, even though the world produces enough for everyone, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Monday, blaming injustice and the denial of human rights for…
Armed groups in Haiti are adapting to intensified security operations, stepping up reprisals against civilians and extending their reach into rural areas, the UN warned the Security Council on Monday. The briefing came…
YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi received a package from Britain's King Charles III on Monday, authorities said, releasing the first pictures of the detained Nobel laureate in two months and describing her…
WASHINGTON, United States — The botched execution of a woman in Tennessee and the controversy over the live broadcast of a firing squad execution have thrust the debate over the US death penalty back into the public…
WASHINGTON, United States — The World Bank on Monday announced a new strategy aimed at boosting connectivity and making digital access more affordable in developing countries. "Digital technology can help countries…
A Japanese spacecraft rocketed toward Mars on Tuesday on an unprecedented quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples. Five of the world’s space agencies joined forces for the five-year mission that…
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said Washington was deliberately delaying deliveries of interceptor missiles to Ukraine, deepening a public rift with US counterpart Donald Trump. The remarks came…
JACKSON, Mississippi — Attorney general says a Senatobia officer was justified in using force when he responded to a shoplifting call and fired at a moving vehicle that investigators said was driving toward police…
SAUDI ARABIA — says it has executed a man and a woman from Bangladesh over “indecent acts” inside a mosque in Mecca. Bangladesh said that it hadn't been informed of the executions beforehand. Meanwhile, Israeli police…
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The…
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio launched talks on Monday with key Central Asian states before heading to India on a tour to a region with vast natural resources and China as a key competitor…
YEREVAN - Nearly 200 nations are gathering in Armenia on Monday for critical negotiations as governments come under pressure to salvage a landmark nature pact whose goals are slipping out of reach. Most countries joined…
TOKYO - Japan kicked off a joint military exercise with the United States on Monday that will see a type of long-range missiles deployed outside their base for the first time, as Tokyo’s ties with China languish at rock…
SYDNEY - Australia is boosting its undersea warfare capability by equipping its Ghost Shark autonomous submarine with "swarms" of aerial drones and sea mines, its defense ministry said Monday. US defense technology…
KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with top US envoys Sunday trying to ease tensions, as Donald Trump accused his counterpart of not wanting to end the war with Russia. Zelenskyy spoke to US officials…
JERUSALEM — US President Donald Trump endorsed on Sunday his ally Benjamin Netanyahu before Israel’s close-fought parliamentary election on Oct. 27, providing a boost to the veteran prime minister’s bid to win a new…
TEHRAN — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was due to arrive in Iran on Monday in his first visit since the outbreak of the Middle East war, as Russia seeks to play a mediating role. Iranian foreign ministry…
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron slammed on Monday “failures” that he said led to violent protests that rocked the country, but refused the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez over the crisis. “The…
SAO PAOLO — Firing off personal attacks, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro held an acrimonious first debate Sunday, a week before a tight presidential election runoff…
MANILA, Philippines -- Akari scored its first win in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series after sweeping PLDT, 25-18, 25-19, 25-22, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Tuesday. Fending off the High Speed…
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama isn't the only reason why French fans will be watching the NBA this season. Far from it. The opening night rosters in the NBA have been turned in — and there are 17 French players on…
PVL All Filipino-Siklab Series Akari def. PLDT, 3-0 Justine Jarazeno Player of the Game #PVL2026
MANILA, Philippines -- Allan Laurenaria came through in the clutch as Jose Rizal University nipped University of Perpetual Help System Dalta in overtime, 72-70, in the NCAA Season 102 men's basketball tournament at the…
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament JRU def. Perpetual (OT), 72-70 Allan Laurenaria Player of the Game #NCAASeason102
Following his gold medal win on Monday, Philippine Paralympic swimmer Ernie Gawilan bagged the silver medal in his second event at the 5th Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan on Tuesday In the final of the men’s 200…
DAVAO CITY – Gab Manotoc finally delivered the kind of opening-round performance that could propel him into the Philippine Golf Tour spotlight, firing a bogey-free six-under 66 Tuesday to catch Japan’s Kashihara…
DAVAO CITY – Chanelle Avaricio turned in a bogey-free four-under 68 to seize a one-stroke lead over a surging Rev Alcantara in the opening round of the ICTSI South Pacific Classic on Tuesday, setting the stage for a…
MANILA, Philippines -- Colegio de San Juan de Letran dominated De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, 83-72, at the San Juan Arena on Tuesday to seize solo lead in Group B of the NCAA Season 102 men's basketball…
MANILA, Philippines -- Capital 1 got a win streak going after taking down Zus Coffee, 20-25, 25-17, 22-25, 25-20, 15-8, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series at the Mall of Asia Arena Tuesday. Coming off a…
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament Letran def. Benilde, 83-72 Denzil Sison-Walker Player of the Game #NCAASeason102
The Philippines bagged another gold medal in the swimming competition at the 5th Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan on Tuesday. Following Ernie Gawilan’s gold on Monday, Ariel Joseph Alegarbes gave the country its second…
Michael Christian Martinez, the country’s first Olympian figure skater, announced on Monday night that he is returning to active competition. “Anyway… I’m competing again. Good luck, knees,” Martinez said in a Facebook…
PVL All Filipino-Siklab Series Capital1 def. Zus Coffee, 3-2 Bella Belen Player of the Game #PVL2026
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Kevin Porter Jr. on Monday after a 2025-26 season in which he led the team in assists per game and ranked second in scoring. The move came ahead of Monday's NBA roster…
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The…
LISBON, Portugal — Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension for leaving the Portuguese national team camp, the country's football federation (FPF) announced on Monday. The 41-year-old abruptly left the…
LAS VEGAS — LeBron James might have shifted the power in the Eastern Conference — and perhaps the NBA in general — when he ended eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers to sign with Philadelphia. The 76ers are…
CARLOS Yulo looks to add another medal to his collection when he conquers the vault and floor exercise events at the 2026 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam. Fresh off winning a double gold medal…
THE PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup elimination round is heading to its final two playdates this week. And for Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone, seeing well-loved import Justin Brownlee show up this conference remains a…
THE loaded Capital 1 Solar Spikers are gunning for their second consecutive victory when they face the win-seeking ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference-Siklab Series on…
COLEGIO de San Juan de Letran and the College of Saint Benilde are gearing up to finish the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament crossover round with a statement victory on Tuesday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in…
LOS ANGELES — French phenomenon Victor Wembanyama, knocking on the door almost since his arrival in the NBA three years ago, is poised for the ultimate breakout season with the San Antonio Spurs. “He just changes…
NEW DELHI — Red-hot Spaniard Eugenio Chacarra won his fourth DP World Tour title on Sunday with a two-shot victory in the weather-hit tournament in New Delhi. Chacarra, who won the Dutch Open and the Open d’Italia in…
WUHAN, China — Maja Chwalinska pulled off an impressive comeback to defeat Britain’s Sonay Kartal, 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, and claim the first tour-level title of her career at the Wuhan Open on Sunday. The Polish 16th seed…
LOS ANGELES — The Tampa Bay Rays moved to within one win of a return to the World Series on Sunday (Monday in Manila) after defeating the Cleveland Guardians, 3-1, to edge into a crucial 3-2 lead in their MLB playoff…
MANILA, Philippines — Randy See, who won the inaugural Mr. Chinatown Philippines pageant in 2013, has died at 34 following a car accident in Manila, his wife announced on social media. In an Instagram post on Oct. 17…
MANILA, Philippines — Remarks by Showtime Baby Dolls member Juby Sabino about an intimate dream involving actor Donny Pangilinan have drawn online backlash, leading the actor’s official fan group to condemn the…
Michael V. is keeping Kapuso viewers entertained throughout the week. He has taken on new hosting duties while leading a milestone celebration for one of Philippine television’s longest-running comedy programs and…
The modern bathroom is evolving beyond functionality, with smart technology bringing greater convenience, personalized comfort, and new possibilities for everyday living. Joining this shift is Moderno Home Depot’s…
Young learners in schools across Visayas and Mindanao are getting additional resources for classroom learning and financial education through a partnership between Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) and BPI…
It was GMA Drama King Dennis Trillo himself who put an end to the drama sparked by Ogie Diaz’s vlog interview with Patrick Garcia, which stirred the proverbial hornet’s nest. Dennis was even the one who offered Patrick…
For Anthony “Ka Tunying” Taberna and his wife, Rossel “Mrs. T” Taberna, building a business empire has been a shared journey of faith, sacrifice and learning. More than a decade after venturing into entrepreneurship…
METRO Manila must invest in inclusive, accessible third spaces because its current urban form leaves residents with movement but no meaningful places to gather, rest or build community. Metro Manila is a region defined…
METRO Manila must invest in inclusive, accessible third spaces because its current urban form leaves residents with movement but no meaningful places to gather, rest or build community. Metro Manila is a region defined…
WHEN Atty. Shiela Sison called Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment “persecution,” she cast her client as victim and prosecutors as abusers. The word is powerful, but it cannot do the work of evidence. Persecution…
First Word TO comprehend why President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named another communications secretary for his one-term presidency, it helps to know the peculiar roots of the office and its many changes under different…
A COCKROACH in India. A pirate flag in Indonesia. Young Filipinos demanding to know where the flood-control money went. These symbols may seem unlikely companions. But the anger behind them is familiar: a growing…
THE following story is a bit outside my usual lane, but it is a potentially deeply concerning one that no one else seems to be talking about, at least so far, and so it deserves some attention, particularly in the…
THE Senate may explain each procedural shift, but together they risk turning impeachment from a constitutional trial into a test of political trust. If a referee lowered the winning score after play had begun…
Last of two parts ASIDE from the document that establishes the “Hukuman ng Silangan” (Eastern Area) which gives us an idea of Emilio Jacinto’s continued revolutionary activities in Laguna even after the death of Andres…
AS I write this piece, I am enjoying the view of the Saigon River from my hotel, the Majestic Hotel which dates to 1925. The main center of the city is dotted by beautifully preserved and restored colonial buildings…
FINALLY, an end to the Batangueños' misery may be in sight. This was after the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced that it was looking to expand its services in Batangas province to help end the frequent brownout…
ON Saturday, France was rocked by massive street protests involving more than half-a-million people. The peaceful protest turned violent at nighttime as riots and clashes broke out in the streets and police tried to…
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