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Politics
Former President Rodrigo Duterte is trying to dodge his own day in court — literally. In a last-minute move, the 80-year-old asked the International Criminal Court to let him skip the confirmation of charges hearing scheduled for February 23 to 27, saying he’s too old and frail to sit through
Showbiz
The Miss Universe Philippines Organization just announced some game-changing updates for this year’s pageant, and fans are here for it. For the first time ever, the public will play a direct role in choosing which candidates make it to the semifinals — and even help pick the next queen during
Nation
Human Rights Watch is sounding the alarm on how the Philippine government has been handling the relocation of communities displaced by Typhoon Odette back in 2021. According to a new report released Wednesday, authorities on Siargao island have been moving residents — including people with disabilities — to sites that are inaccessible
Politics
Vice President Sara Duterte just dropped a bombshell — she’s officially running for president in 2028. In a livestreamed address on Wednesday, the 47-year-old said she’s offering her “life, strength, and future” in service of the Filipino people, setting the stage for what’s shaping up to be one
Nation
In a pastoral letter that might make your screen-addicted fingers twitch, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is calling on the faithful to undertake a bold new Lenten discipline for 2026: digital media fasting. The letter, titled "Fasting Beyond Food: Inviting Christ into Digital Media Use,
Crime
Two shocking killings in separate provinces have prompted PNP Chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. to order a full-scale manhunt for the gunmen responsible. On Friday, February 13, former Miss Philippines-Earth runner-up turned public school teacher Lullete Jane Ramilo-De Guzman was shot dead by an unidentified gunman while inside her
Crime
The walls are closing in on controversial contractor Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), through Secretary Vince Dizon, has formally asked the Office of the Ombudsman to include Discaya in the criminal complaints over an alleged P96.5-million ghost flood control project in
Religion
The holy month of Ramadan has officially commenced in the Philippines on Thursday, February 19, 2026, after the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) declared that no crescent moon was sighted on Tuesday night. The NCMF, acting as the national government agency responsible for Muslim Filipino welfare, made its official
Sports
Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra 'Alex' Eala delivered one of her finest performances yet, stunning World No. 8 Jasmine Paolini of Italy 6-1, 7-6 (5) to advance to the third round (round of 16) of the Dubai Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates. The match concluded in the
Politics
Vice President Sara Duterte has officially announced her intention to run for president in the 2028 elections, ending months of speculation with a bold declaration made Wednesday at the Office of the Vice President's headquarters in Mandaluyong City. 'Ako si Sara Duterte, tatakbo bilang Pangulo ng Pilipinas,
Economy
Good news for borrowers — the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is widely expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.25% during its monetary policy meeting on Thursday, February 19. A Reuters poll of 27 economists found that 25 of them forecast the quarter-point reduction,
Politics
The Marcos administration has put both Senators Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa and Christopher "Bong" Go on notice — if the International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants against them, the Philippine government is legally obligated to comply and will do so. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro