Trump takes aim at DEI, COVID-19 expulsions and transgender troops
WASHINGTON, USA – US President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on Monday, January 27, that remove diversity, equity and inclusion from the military, reinstate thousands of troops who...
View ArticleDeMarcus Cousins double-double lifts Strong Group past Beirut to stay perfect
MANILA, Philippines – There’s no stopping Strong Group Athletics in the Dubai International Basketball Championship. Led this time by DeMarcus Cousins, Strong Group remained undefeated in three games...
View ArticleWhite House offers 2 million federal employees financial incentives to quit
WASHINGTON, USA – The Trump administration said on Tuesday, January 28, it is offering financial incentives to 2 million civilian full-time federal workers to quit as part of plans to drastically...
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MTRCB: Pepsi Paloma film not yet under review
MANILA, Philippines – The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board said on Wednesday, January 29, that it has yet to review Darryl Yap’s controversial film about Pepsi Paloma. “Contrary to...
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White House evaluates effect of China AI app DeepSeek on national security
WASHINGTON, USA – US officials are looking at the national security implications of the Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday,...
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113 out of 149 Philippine cities also ruled by political dynasties
The Dutertes’ rise as one of the country’s most powerful political families can be traced to their unbroken control of Davao City Hall for over two decades. Both former President Rodrigo Duterte and...
View ArticleJuan Karlos’ Hiligaynon expletive swap in Iloilo performance stirs backlash
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – Singer-songwriter Juan Karlos “JK” Labajo took the stage at the Dinagyang Festival expecting a routine performance. Instead, his set became a flashpoint for controversy....
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FACT CHECK: Philippines did not send military troops to Taiwan
Claim: The Philippines has sent military personnel to Taiwan to help defend the island against a potential invasion by China. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: As of writing, the video bearing...
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4 in 10 Filipino college students dropping out despite free tuition law
MANILA, Philippines – The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) expressed concern over the “alarmingly high” rates of tertiary students dropping out, despite the Philippine government...
View ArticleUS sanctions bill vs ICC has wide-ranging effects on Duterte drug war probe
MANILA, Philippines – The US bill seeking to sanction the International Criminal Court — blocked by US Democrat senators, for now, as its language is “too broad” — will have a chilling effect on the...
View ArticleWarriors retiring Andre Iguodala’s No. 9 in February
The Golden State Warriors will retire Andre Iguodala’s No. 9 jersey on February 23 when they host the Dallas Mavericks in San Francisco. The team made the announcement Tuesday, January 28, on...
View ArticleLawmaker seeks probe into BARMM funds allegedly funneled into ‘special...
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – The numbers didn’t add up. Billions of pesos, meant to fuel grassroots development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), had moved – but not in...
View ArticlePH sees ‘more arrests’ as suspected Chinese spies nabbed in Palawan
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine authorities said “more arrests” are on the way, as the National Bureau of Investigation, in coordination with the military, nabbed two Chinese men who allegedly took...
View ArticleUSDA inspector general escorted out of her office after defying White House
WASHINGTON, USA – Security agents escorted the inspector general of the US Department of Agriculture out of her office on Monday, January 27, after she refused to comply with her firing by the Trump...
View ArticleStrong Group routs Amman, enters quarterfinal with 4-0 record
MANILA, Philippines – Another game, another victory for Strong Group Athletics. Despite already being assured of a quarterfinal spot, Strong Group showed no signs of slowing down in the Dubai...
View ArticleAmerican Airlines jet collides with helicopter near Washington’s Reagan Airport
WASHINGTON, USA – An American Airlines regional passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed into the Potomac River after a midair collision near Reagan Washington National Airport on...
View Article[OPINION] Preventing ‘suboptimal’ and illegal budgets
As a critical governance tool to guide national development, the budget and how it is determined and deployed often serve as a political weapon. The congressional quad committee had valid reasons to...
View ArticleMulti-titled volleyball coach Sammy Acaylar dies
MANILA, Philippines – Multi-titled volleyball coach Sinfronio “Sammy” Acaylar died at the age of 66 on Thursday, January 30. Acaylar, who led the Perpetual Altas to 14 NCAA men’s volleyball...
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FACT CHECK: Actress Gloria Romero’s viral ‘last will and testament’ is fake
Claim: The last will and testament of the late actress Gloria Romero shows she had P727.9 million in her bank account and a mansion worth P19.1 million, with the funds to be allocated to various...
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Philippines’ classroom shortage may take over 20 years to resolve
MANILA, Philippines – Resolving the country’s classroom shortage is projected to take more than 20 years, given the current average annual budget of P24 billion. The Philippines lacks 165,443...
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