Did ex-BuCor chief Bantag just evade arrest in Ifugao operation?
Mayor Mariano Buyagawan Jr. says police received information that former Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag was posing as a poultry worker in Lamut, Ifugao
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[Two Pronged] A cross-dressing husband seeks a chance to reply
A cross-dressing husband — who may be the subject of an earlier Two Pronged column — responds to 'half-truths' raised in that earlier column
How chefs Kevin Uy and Gabriel Ong steered FLOW to one Michelin star
For Filipino chefs Kevin Uy and Gabriel Ong, returning home isn't just a culinary homecoming — it’s a humbling, emotional rediscovery of the country they thought they knew
Nation
On Bangladesh’s temporary islands, Runa Khan helps families stand with dignity
Social entrepreneur Runa Khan receives the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award for her work in providing health care, education, and climate solutions to remote island communities in Bangladesh
Regions
A portrait puts Cainta’s sepoy heritage in the spotlight
A large portrait of 61-year-old Generoso ‘Papay’ Sumulong now hangs at Museo Cainta, honoring the town’s sepoy heritage. But his story raises questions about how a community recognizes the people who keep its traditions…
Dead pets dumped in Bulacan: What we know so far
Animal rescue groups are helping pet owners file complaints against a Bacoor crematorium following allegations that it dumped their pets' remains in Bulacan
Pet remains dumped in Bulacan: What we know so far
Animal rescue groups are helping pet owners file complaints against a Bacoor crematorium following allegations that it dumped their pets' remains in Bulacan
They came home to the Cordillera and found more than they expected
For Cordillerans returning from overseas, a four-day journey becomes a chance to rediscover their roots, meeting the people who keep the region’s culture, farms, and communities alive
World
Trump White House maps path to govern without Congress if Democrats win
White House counsel Will Scharf and his team are looking at 'what [Donald] Trump can legally do on his own, where he could push the limits of his authority and how to defend those decisions in court,' an official says
Lawmakers say US briefing showed Russia targeting Democrats with misinformation
Top Democratic lawmakers says Russia was waging the same kind of online misinformation campaign that the intelligence community had tracked in US elections in 2016, 2020, and 2024
Explainer: How could Israel break the election deadlock?
Israel's election leaves no clear path to forming a government, with Benjamin Netanyahu facing an opposition majority. Here are four possible scenarios that could determine the country's political future.
Trump says Flavio Bolsonaro can stay in US as long as he wants
Defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro faces a pair of federal money-laundering probes in Brazil
Technology
[Inside the Newsroom] The DICT circus, Almirol’s suspension, and our tech coverage refocus
We are living in a world where technology is no longer optional. It has invaded our homes and each of our personal spaces.
Sports
Philip Juico, former Philippine Sports Commission chair, dies
Juico held various leadership positions in Philippine sports, notably heading the country’s sports program in the late ’90s
Unbeaten Martin clinches world crown with stunner over Picasso
Tagged as a huge underdog, Ifugao boxer Carl Jammes Martin captures the WBC Silver featherweight crown with a split-decision win over Mexican David Picasso
Entertainment
Why ‘2 Valid IDs’ is on track to make PH film history
The movie about the Philippines' broken health system and bureaucracy may become country's top grossing indie social realist film
Opinion
[Time Trowel] Ube is taking over the world. So why are Filipinos still obsessed with rice?
While the Philippines remains heavily reliant on rice despite being a major importer, recognizing and investing in alternative root crops like ube and taro can enhance food security and agricultural diversity
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