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Sports
The last time the Philippine Women's National Football Team — the Filipinas — faced Australia's Matildas, they got destroyed 8-0. That was during the 2023 Olympic Qualifiers, and it's a result that still stings. But as they prepare to face Australia again in the opening match
Nation
It's over, and the PNP is calling it a win. Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. declared that both the 40th EDSA People Power anniversary and the Trillion Peso March Part 3 concluded on February 25 without any major untoward incident. About 6,000 people
Economy
There's a growing disconnect in the Philippine economy: regular Filipinos and businesses are tightening their belts and paying down debt, while the government is borrowing at record levels. According to the latest Global Debt Monitor from the Washington-based Institute of International Finance (IIF), the Philippines' government debt-to-GDP
Politics
It's not just Duterte anymore. On Day 2 of the ICC confirmation of charges hearing in The Hague, prosecutors dropped a bombshell — an organizational chart showing who allegedly helped former President Rodrigo Duterte execute his nationwide anti-drug campaign. The prosecution named eight co-perpetrators: Ronald Dela Rosa, Vicente Danao,
Economy
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission just shook up the IPO game. In a circular signed on February 24 and effective immediately, the SEC introduced a new tiered public float system that replaces the old one-size-fits-all 20% minimum requirement for companies going public on the Philippine Stock Exchange. Here'
Nation
Most people run away from erupting volcanoes. Filipinos? They book hotel rooms. Mayon Volcano in Albay has been in a state of effusive eruption for eight weeks now, spewing fresh lava, fiery rock flows, and elevated sulfur dioxide emissions — and instead of scaring people off, it's turning the
Politics
Will February 25 ever become a real holiday? That's the question na binubukasan ni President Marcos Jr. after Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the President is open to studying proposals to declare the EDSA People Power anniversary a regular non-working holiday every year. But 'open to
Weather
If you're heading out for the EDSA anniversary rallies or just going about your Wednesday, Pagasa has some welcome news: fair weather is expected across the entire Philippines today, Wednesday, February 25. The easterlies — warm winds from the Pacific — are dominating the weather pattern, bringing humid and warm
Nation
The Philippines has 226 billion cubic meters of water available every year — and yet 332 municipalities are classified as "waterless," meaning more than half their residents don't have reliable water supply. A new study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) reveals just how broken
Politics
Mark your calendars: the House Committee on Justice will begin deliberations on the four impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte starting March 2, 3, and 4. Committee Chair Gerville "Jinky Bitrics" Luistro confirmed the schedule, saying they'll first determine whether the complaints are sufficient in
Politics
Just hours after seven lawmakers filed resolutions urging the Philippines to rejoin the International Criminal Court, Malacañang shut the door. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed on Tuesday that there are "no discussions" on the country's return to the Rome Statute — the treaty that established the
Politics
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa is officially in hot water — not from the ICC this time, but from his own colleagues. A civil society group led by former Finance Undersecretary Prof. Cielo Magno has filed an ethics complaint against the senator before the Senate Committee on Ethics and