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Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso announced that Sta. Ana Hospital has been recognized by Newsweek as one of the best hospitals in the Philippines, ranking 25th among 35 Philippine hospitals included in the World's Best Hospitals 2026 list. For a city-run district hospital to make an international ranking
Sports
Filipino boxing prospect Regie "The Filipino Phenom" Suganob takes center stage tonight at "Kumong Bol-anon 24" in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, where he'll face veteran South African brawler Siphamandla "Toytoy" Baleni in a 10-round showdown at the Bohol Cultural Center. No title is
Nation
A massive fire tore through the Zamboanga City public market late Thursday night, destroying two mercantile structures — the vegetable and fruit sections — and causing an estimated ₱18.1 million in government property damage. The blaze broke out around 11:20 PM and wasn't fully extinguished until nearly 5:
Politics
After four days of confirmation of charges hearings at The Hague, defense lawyer Nicholas Kaufman struck a confident tone — but also revealed a telling limitation. "The judges will take their decision based on the evidence," he told reporters after the final session on Friday. "We trust the
Showbiz
Angel Locsin went off on X after netizens branded her stepson Joaquin Arce — one of the PBB Celebrity Collab 2.0 Ultimate 8 — a "nepo baby." The actress didn't mince words: "Ano namang kasalanan ni Joaquin at naging asawa ko ang dad niya para ma-brand
Nation
With Holy Week just around the corner, the MMDA is ramping up security at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) — Metro Manila's biggest bus terminal and the launching point for millions of provincial travelers. General Manager Nicolas Torre III personally led the security audit on Friday. Torre inspected
Economy
Taiwanese tourist arrivals to the Philippines grew 6.32% in 2025, reaching 213,928 visitors compared to 201,203 in 2024. The Bureau of Immigration data confirms that the Philippines' tourism recovery from Taiwan continues to build momentum, with the country ranking ninth among Taiwan's outbound destinations.
Politics
Senator Bong Go is calling on the Supreme Court to clear up the legal fog surrounding extraordinary rendition — the controversial practice of surrendering individuals to foreign jurisdictions without standard extradition proceedings. Go expressed support for Senate Resolution 307 during plenary deliberations Tuesday, which urges the Senate to uphold constitutional safeguards
Politics
The House of Representatives' Committee on Justice has officially scheduled hearings on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte for March 2, 3, and 4, starting at 10 AM at the Jose de Venecia People's Center. Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro will preside over the
Nation
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has put his foot down: parents who don't vaccinate their children will NOT be penalized. Period. The clarification came after DOH Undersecretary Emmie Liza Perez-Chiong floated the idea of imposing "minor penalties" on parents who consciously skip immunizations during a House hearing
Viral
In a country where stories of lost items at airports don't always have happy endings, here's one that does. Security Screening Officer Jessie Quintia at the Bohol-Panglao International Airport found a smartphone and personal items left behind by a passenger — and immediately reported it to his
Nation
Informal settler families in Metro Manila could soon receive a ₱3,500 monthly rent subsidy under House Bill 7230, filed by Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez together with Tingog Representatives Yedda Marie Romualdez, Andrew Julian Romualdez, and Jude Acidre. The bill aims to create a Rental Housing Subsidy Program