Fresh clashes kill 2, force families to flee in BARMM’s special territory
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – A fresh wave of violence has forced villagers to flee their homes in the Special Geographic Area of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao as clashes between...
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PhilHealth’s finances expected to take spotlight in oral arguments
MANILA, Philippines – Supreme Court (SC) justices are expected to further scrutinize how the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is spending its money when the third round of oral...
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FULL TEXT: What would’ve been Margarita Forés’ speech for Women’s Day
MANILA, Philippines — Margarita Forés lived a full life. The late Filipino chef — who passed away on February 11 — left behind a legacy that shaped the country’s culinary scene and put Filipino...
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Venice carnival gets a Filipino twist, folk dance takes center stage
The Carnevale di Venezia (Venice Carnival) took on a Filipino twist as thousands of revelers filled Piazza San Marco on Saturday, March 1 to watch Filipino folk dances take center stage and bring the...
View ArticleDel Union in BGC to close its doors on March 27
MANILA, Philippines – Del Union, the Metro Manila baby of La Union’s award-winning El Union Coffee shop, is closing after over a year of operations. The coffee and sandwich shop, which opened in early...
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Church groups burn ‘7 sins of Dutertes’ ahead of Ash Wednesday
MANILA, Philippines – A new faith-based movement against Vice President Sara Duterte burned the “seven sins of the Dutertes” in a Catholic ritual ahead of Ash Wednesday, March 5, the start of the...
View ArticleEKONOMI-YUH: Are there any red flags in the 2025 national budget?
MANILA, Philippines – May red flags ba sa 2025 national budget na pinirmahan ni President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. noong December 30? Gaano kalaki ang mga kaltas sa edukasyon at kalusugan? Sa video serye...
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[DECODED] The ‘smear campaign’ against CSE, anti-adolescent pregnancy bill
A bill was filed, a “smear campaign” was launched, and that same bill was stalled. Senate Bill (SB) No. 1979, or the proposed Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act of 2023, found itself in limbo...
View ArticleMavs raise NBA ticket costs; Kyrie Irving injured
Citing “ongoing investments in the team and fan engagement,” the Dallas Mavericks are upping season-ticket prices by at least 8.5% for next season. The increase is the second in two off-seasons and...
View Article‘Impossible’ for US to give up Indo-Pacific, Taiwan defense minister says
TAIPEI, Taiwan – The United States cannot abandon the Indo-Pacific because the region is part of its “core national interests”, Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo said amid concerns about U.S....
View Article[ANALYSIS] Will Trump confront or appease China?
By demonstrating contempt for NATO allies, demonizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and supporting Russian pre-conditions for peace talks, the Trump II administration has moved toward...
View ArticleTrump hails ‘reclaiming’ of Panama canal after BlackRock-led group’s deal to...
US President Donald Trump has hailed a deal led by US firm BlackRock to buy most of the $22.8 billion ports business of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison, which includes assets along the Panama...
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Pope Francis rested well overnight in hospital, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, had a restful night in hospital, the Vatican said on Wednesday, March 5. The 88-year-old pope...
View ArticleContending FEU sweeps UE, sparks first consecutive win run in UAAP women’s...
MANILA, Philippines – The FEU Lady Tamaraws scored consecutive wins for the first time in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament after scoring a 25-23, 25-19, 25-20 victory against the...
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[Vantage Point] Is Maharlika’s mining venture worth it?
The Philippines’ sovereign wealth fund, Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC), has pivoted to investing in the country’s resource development sector with the recent signing of a binding term sheet...
View ArticleComelec: Law requiring AES certification 3 months before polls should be amended
MANILA, Philippines – The law requiring the automated election system’s Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) to certify the AES at least three months before election day should be amended, the...
View ArticleThings to know: New law on alternative education program
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed a law on Wednesday, March 5, allowing Filipinos to earn a degree through non-traditional means, aside from the usual four-year tertiary...
View ArticleUS judge rejects Elon Musk’s bid to block OpenAI’s for-profit transition
A US court on Tuesday, March 4, denied billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk a preliminary injunction he was seeking against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI’s efforts to convert into a for-profit firm. US District...
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How POGO, PNP got entangled in teen’s kidnapping case
When Philippine authorities reported last week the kidnapping of a 14-year-old male, Interior Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla was quick to say that this was no ordinary case. Kidnappers cut...
View ArticleWATCH: When Filipino seafarers are abandoned at sea
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino seafarers, a top source of manpower in the global maritime industry, have consistently been in the top 5 most abandoned nationalities. Abandoned seafarers are those...
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