[In The Public Square] American carnage Part 2: The return of Donald Trump
Donald Trump started his second term by dramatically reversing course: pardon for January 6 criminals, withdrawal from the World Health Organization and the Paris climate change treaty, firing senior...
View ArticleHundreds of Capitol rioters released from prison after Trump’s sweeping pardon
WASHINGTON, USA – Hundreds of Donald Trump supporters who had been serving prison sentences for participating in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol were freed on Tuesday, after the new...
View ArticleNew wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 8,000 acres, forces evacuations
CALIFORNIA, USA – A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, January 23, rapidly spread to more than 8,000 acres (32 square km), fueled by strong winds and dry brush, forcing...
View ArticlePlunder complaint filed against Cotabato mayor, 4 others
COTABATO, Philippines – Cotabato City Mayor Mohammad “Bruce” Matabalao and four other key city officials are facing plunder accusations in connection with the disbursement of funds intended to acquire...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: Rappler Make Manila Liveable Elections Kapihan in Escolta
MANILA, Philippines – Bookmark this page to watch the livestream of the 2025 Make Manila Liveable Elections Kapihan, which will start at 2 pm on Saturday, January 25. Local candidates running for...
View ArticleFlexible workspaces here to stay despite high office vacancy rates — IWG
MANILA, Philippines – Flexible workspaces continue to rise in the Philippines despite high vacancy rates in office spaces, hybrid working solutions firm International Workplace Group (IWG) said on...
View ArticleTrump campaign against diversity urges government employees to turn informer
The Trump administration on Wednesday, January 22, urged government employees to inform on each other and their departments in order to root out any attempts to hide diversity programs. The latest...
View ArticleWATCH: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra unboxing
Check out our unboxing of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra here. For prices click here. For our take on what we think is the S25’s best new feature, Gemini Live, click here. For highlights of Samsung...
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LIVE UPDATES: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked – January 2025
Every year, Samsung announces its new model for its flagship S series at its January Unpacked event — the first of two expected Unpacked events in a year, with the second one usually reserved for its...
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[Point of Law] The INC rally: Religion, politics and the rule of law
The Iglesia ni Cristo’s (INC) recent “National Rally for Peace,” estimated to have been attended by 2 million members and supporters, underscores the significant role that religious groups play in...
View ArticleHeat suspends Jimmy Butler again – report
The Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler for a second time this month on Wednesday, January 22 (Thursday, January 23, Manila time), electing to keep the star out two more games after he missed a team...
View Article11 years of broken promises leave Yolanda survivors in housing despair
MANILA, Philippines – Eleven years after Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) devastated the country, the real disaster is not nature’s fury, but human neglect. Over a decade of mismanagement has left...
View ArticleSubic freeport workforce grows 4.8%, manufacturing and services drive job gains
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) reported a 4.8% increase in the freeport zone’s workforce for 2024, bringing the total number of workers to 164,400, up...
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Trump orders crypto working group to draft new regulations, explore national...
US President Donald Trump on Thursday, January 23, ordered the creation of a cryptocurrency working group tasked with proposing new digital asset regulations and exploring the creation of a national...
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BSP study: Faster inflation expectations fuel higher spending among PH...
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino households tend to spend more on essential goods if they expect inflation to accelerate, according to a discussion paper by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)...
View ArticleFirefighters halt advance of latest Los Angeles wildfire
Firefighters stopped the expansion of a new wildfire north of Los Angeles on Thursday, January 23, after it spread rapidly, as California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $2.5 billion relief package for...
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7-Eleven offers up to P5 discount on coffee when you bring your own cup
For most Filipinos, a productive day starts with a nice cup of coffee to greet them good morning. Hence, 7-Eleven’s City Cafe, City Prima, and !+? Cafe Reserve have undoubtedly become the go-to of...
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[In This Economy] Who filled in the blanks in the 2025 budget?
For once, former president Rodrigo Duterte and Representative Isidro Ungab of Davao City’s 3rd District, may be onto something. A few days ago they alleged that there seem to be blanks in the...
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Why resilience won’t solve the mental health crisis among young people
Around 20% of eight to 16-year-olds in the UK had a probable mental health disorder in 2023, according to NHS statistics. This is up from 12.5% in 2017. At the same time, a 2024 report from the...
View ArticleTwo Knicks join staple NBA All-Star starters
A pair of New York Knicks were tapped for the NBA All-Star Game as New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and power forward Karl-Anthony Towns were named starters from the Eastern Conference on Thursday,...
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