Politics
The International Criminal Court wants everyone to be crystal clear about what's happening on Monday: the confirmation of charges hearing against former President Rodrigo Duterte is NOT a trial. ICC spokesperson Oriane Maillet took to Instagram on Saturday to explain the four-day proceedings set for February 23-24 and
Nation
A pair of Filipino conjoined twins — 20-month-old Gianna and Olivia Manuel — have arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for what could be the most important medical procedure of their young lives. The twins are the fourth pair of Filipino conjoined twins to benefit from the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program under King
Showbiz
Korean actress Kim Sejeong — best known as the adorable Shin Ha-ri in the hit K-drama 'Business Proposal' — is in Manila, and she's doing the most Pinoy thing possible: shopping for fruits at Farmers Market in Cubao. Yes, the K-drama queen went full palengke mode before her
Politics
After five decades in public service, Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson is calling it quits — well, in 2031, at least. The Senate President Pro Tempore told reporters at the PMA Alumni Homecoming in Baguio City on Saturday that he will not seek any elected position after his current Senate
Politics
Senator Bato dela Rosa has been MIA from Senate sessions for so long that his colleagues are now talking about rewriting the rules to deal with it. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson revealed Saturday that the chamber may review and amend its internal rules to address dela Rosa'
Showbiz
Well, this is unexpected. Showbiz insider and content creator Ogie Diaz — a known supporter of former VP Leni Robredo during the 2022 elections — just dropped a bombshell: he might actually vote for Sara Duterte in 2028. But before Kakampinks start unfollowing him, there's a very big BUT attached
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The Department of Health just dropped a worrying warning: Mindanao is vulnerable to a measles-rubella outbreak because too many children remain unvaccinated. Despite the government's "Ligtas Tigdas" vaccination campaign, around 520,646 children aged 5 and below in the region still haven't received their
Ellen Adarna is NOT holding back. The outspoken actress has escalated her public feud with estranged husband Derek Ramsay, calling out his alleged failure to provide adequate financial support for their daughter Lili since they separated last year. When a follower asked if she'd consider forgiving Derek for
Kapuso actor Dingdong Dantes has come forward to debunk a viral social media post falsely claiming that he endorsed Vice President Sara Duterte for president in 2028. The actor took to Facebook to post a screenshot of the fabricated remarks and flatly denied making them. Hindi niya sinabi 'yan
The battlefield between the Philippines and China has expanded beyond the West Philippine Sea — and into cyberspace. The Stratbase ADR Institute warned this week that the country is now facing a "coordinated and sustained" cyber offensive from Beijing, with operations targeting information dominance, psychological warfare, and digital manipulation.
Philippine basketball just got a massive upgrade. FIBA, the world governing body of basketball, has officially reclassified La Salle standout Mike Phillips as a local player — meaning the 6-foot-6 Filipino-American big man is now eligible to represent Gilas Pilipinas in ALL international tournaments without restrictions. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. showed up in Naga City on Saturday — the political home turf of Mayor Leni Robredo — and insisted there was absolutely nothing political about the visit. Except, well, for his pink socks. "The most political thing that we did today, I wore my pink socks in
If you drive through Quezon City, time to plan your alternate routes. The QC government announced that roads around the EDSA People Power Monument will be closed starting Monday night, February 24, in preparation for the massive "Trillion Peso March 3" rally on February 25 — the 40th anniversary
Looking for something to do this weekend? Marikina City has you covered. The city launched its four-day Arts, Crafts, and Coffee Festival at Marikina Freedom Park, and it's running until February 22. Themed "Art in Every Pour," the event celebrates National Arts Month with a mix
Move over, ChatGPT — the Philippines is building its own AI headquarters. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will formally launch the National Artificial Intelligence Center for Research and Innovation, or NAICRI, on February 26. It's the country's first-ever dedicated institution for AI research, and it
PAGASA is warning residents across the Visayas and Mindanao to brace for moderate to heavy rains this Saturday as a shear line — formed by the collision of cold northeasterly winds and warm easterly winds — continues to hover over the region. Expect 50 to 100 millimeters of rainfall, which is no
The Philippines is catching the attention of Middle Eastern money. Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ver recently sat down with Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), to discuss how the oil-rich nation can help fund major development projects in the Philippines.
As the Philippines prepares to mark the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on February 25, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines is sounding the alarm: the biggest threat to Filipino democracy today isn't historical distortion — it's "moral fatigue." Archbishop
The Philippines is walking a diplomatic tightrope — maintaining open communication with Beijing while simultaneously loading up on American missile systems. The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed Friday that it is keeping "open lines of communication" with China on the South China Sea dispute, even as Manila deepens its