DOE can enter joint venture to redevelop Bonifacio Global City property — DOJ
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) said the Department of Energy (DOE) may enter into a joint venture (JV) to redevelop its 5.3-hectare property in Taguig City. The DOE and the...
View ArticleMagnolia extends playoff streak, pulls away vs NLEX in KO match
ANTIPOLO, Philippines – Magnolia’s long streak of playoff appearances is safe. The Hotshots reached the playoffs for the 19th straight conference after a 112-81 romp of NLEX in a sudden death for the...
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Curriculum for aspiring teachers doesn’t match licensure exam content
MANILA, Philippines – “Persistent poor results” in the Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT) reflect a “misalignment” between the curriculum for aspiring teachers and what...
View ArticleCanadians cancel trips, ban American booze after Trump’s tariffs
Canadians have canceled trips south of the border, boycotted US alcohol and other products and even booed at sporting events after US President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on most of Canada’s...
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‘Sid Meier’s Civilization VII’ review: One good turn deserves another
As a series, Sid Meier’s Civilization, known simply as Civilization, is a sweeping epic all its own. In its attempt to capture and depict the entire span of human history, certain game mechanics rise...
View ArticleGov’t announces food emergency on rice | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: DA declares food emergency to curb high rice prices The Department of Agriculture declares a food security...
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Yllana Marie Aduana to compete in Miss Universe Philippines 2025 for...
MANILA, Philippines – Yllana Marie Aduana is heading to Miss Universe Philippines 2025 as the official representative of Siniloan, Laguna. She received the title on the evening of Monday, February 3....
View ArticleMarkets tumble over Trump tariffs; world leaders brace for his next moves
Global financial markets fell on Monday, February 3, over tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico, and China by US President Donald Trump, while world leaders steeled themselves to respond to his next...
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‘Thankful for meeting you’: Jerry Yan bids farewell to ‘Meteor Garden’...
MANILA, Philippines – Without Shan Cai, there is no Dao Ming Si. Former Meteor Garden megastar lead Jerry Yan tugged at the heartstrings of longtime fans as he posted his farewell message for his...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: House kickstarts probe into online disinformation
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives begins on Tuesday, February 4, its investigation into the spread of online disinformation in the Philippines. Taking off from the online success of...
View ArticleLIST: February 2025 special non-working days in PH provinces, cities, towns
MANILA, Philippines – This is a compilation of special non-working days in various localities in the Philippines for February 2025, as proclaimed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. February 1 –...
View ArticleRamon Fernandez, other PBA icons lead selection panel for Greatest Players...
MANILA, Philippines – Three PBA legends will lead a selection committee that will determine the 10 newest additions to the Greatest Players list that will soon grow to 50 as the league celebrates its...
View ArticleGov’t lowers max retail price for imported rice | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: DA lowers maximum SRP for imported rice to P55 The Agriculture department lowers the maximum suggested retail...
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FACT CHECK: Chiz Escudero not suspended from Senate
Claim: Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero was suspended from office. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video bearing the claim has gained 28,000 views, 128 comments, and 1,200 likes,...
View ArticleManny Pacquiao stars in Netflix athletic reality show ‘Physical: Asia’
MANILA, Philippines – South Korean survival reality competition series Physical: 100 returns to Netflix with a big hook, pun intended, to Filipino viewers, tapping boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in its...
View ArticleBohol halts whale shark interaction activities
CEBU, Philippines – Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado ordered the immediate cessation of all forms of whale shark interaction activities, especially whale shark watching, in the province after...
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Competition among Philippine business shows just got stiffer
The world of Philippine business shows just got more competitive despite shrinking advertising budgets for free and cable television and a limited market for such programs. After leaving the corporate...
View ArticlePetro Gazz denies gutsy ZUS Coffee in 4-set stand; PLDT routs Farm Fresh
MANILA, Philippines – PVL title contender Petro Gazz had its hands full against a worthy opponent in the 2025 All-Filipino Conference, taking down ever-gutsy ZUS Coffee in four contested sets, 25-20,...
View ArticleFreestyle tour boss, Carlsen call for FIDE president’s resignation
PARIS, France – Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour boss Jan Henric Buettner and all-time great Magnus Carlsen have called on International Chess Federation (FIDE) president Arkady Dvorkovich to resign...
View ArticleUS Senate panel backs Trump health secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
WASHINGTON, USA – The Republican-led US Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday advanced President Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, paving the way for the full...
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