US says military exercises with Philippines ‘purely defensive,’ for force...
BEIJING, China – US-Philippine military exercises are longstanding, “purely defensive” and intended to maintain force readiness and preserve regional security, a US State Department spokesperson said...
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Beware of visa scams! Red flags, signs to watch out for
MANILA, Philippines — The post-pandemic travel bug is real! Visa applications in the Philippines have surged drastically in the past years, and are expected to increase through 2025. However, as...
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The universe belongs to BINI: Highlights of the BINIverse World Tour 2025
BULACAN, Philippines – Five years ago, a girl from a relatively unknown P-pop girl group posted an edited photo of her members in a sold out, packed concert. Like a manifestation of some sorts, she...
View ArticleHeat’s Tyler Herro wins 3-point contest; Cavs duo rules skills challenge
The Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro made both of his three-point bonus balls in the final round and won the Three-Point Contest during All-Star Weekend in San Francisco on Saturday, February 15 (Sunday,...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Cucina di Francesco
In this episode, Kitchen 143 host Michelle Aventajado of Momma ‘N Manila visits community restaurant Cucina di Francesco in Quezon City! Joining her are Cucina di Francesco’s owners Mary Rose and Tedi...
View Article‘Into the Woods’ musical: Ticket prices, seat plan
MANILA, Philippines – Theatre Group Asia (TGA) announced ticketing details for the Philippine staging of the musical Into the Woods on Sunday, February 16. The musical, which is set to take place in...
View ArticleMac McClung reigns in NBA Dunk Contest for 3rd straight time
Mac McClung continued his annual tradition of stealing the NBA spotlight for a day, as the G League standout won his third consecutive NBA Slam Dunk Title during the All-Star Weekend in San Francisco...
View ArticleDraymond Green: NBA games ‘very boring,’ have ‘no substance’
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green didn’t hold back when asked by a reporter on Saturday, February 15 (Sunday, February 16, Manila time), whether he thinks the NBA game is boring....
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Creatives gather in Tawi-Tawi for a one-of-a-kind literary cultural tour
MANILA, Philippines – Just in time for National Arts Month, Philippines-based creatives from different fields in media are set to share their love for art and reading on a cultural trove in the...
View ArticleLIST: Favorite books of Marikina candidates
MANILA, Philippines – As the 2025 elections draw near, voters often seek insight into candidates beyond their policies and platforms. One revealing way to understand their perspectives and...
View ArticleIsrael receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
JERUSALEM, Israel – Israel has received a shipment of heavy MK-84 bombs from the United States, after US President Donald Trump lifted a block imposed on the export of the munitions by the...
View Article[Time Trowel] Put indigenous knowledge front and center in climate adaptation
A trowel (/ˈtraʊ.əl/), in the hands of an archaeologist, is like a trusty sidekick — a tiny, yet mighty, instrument that uncovers ancient secrets, one well-placed scoop at a time. It’s the Sherlock...
View ArticleTaiwan Strait not China’s, Taipei says after Canadian warship passes through
The Taiwan Strait does not belong to China and any attempts to create tension threaten global security, the island’s defense ministry said on Monday, February 17, after Beijing criticized Canada for...
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Election gun ban in place, but the killings don’t stop in BARMM
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – The killings haven’t stopped. Not in the streets. Not in the remote villages. Not even with an intensified gun ban across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim...
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Overseas Filipinos’ remittances hit record high of $38.34 billion in 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos reached its highest ever in 2024, totaling $38.34 billion — 3% more than the $37.21 billion in 2023. Image from Bangko Sentral ng...
View ArticleChina calls US State Department site wording on Taiwan independence a ‘big...
China on Monday, February 17, urged the United States to “correct its mistakes” after the US State Department removed previous wording on its website about not supporting Taiwan independence, which it...
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Art Walk: Contemporary art installations take over Makati’s public spaces
MANILA, Philippines – Get ready to step outside as Ayala Land transforms Makati into a walkable art experience from February 14 to 23. On Thursday, February 13, Ayala Land launched the 2025 edition of...
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Leody and Luke pose as alternative to trapos. Can they win?
MANILA, Philippines – There is a clamor for public servants who are not from the same old dynasties — and labor leaders Leody de Guzman and Luke Espiritu believe they can fill that need. On Sunday,...
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View from Manila: China, West Philippine Sea as 2025 campaign issues
MANILA, Philippines – On the first day of the 2025 midterm elections in his home province of Ilocos Norte, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. came out with guns blazing as he blasted the opponents of his...
View ArticleAurora Music Festival 2025: Lineup, ticket prices
MANILA, Philippines – The Aurora Music Festival in Clark Global City in Pampanga, happening on May 3 and 4, is set to be headlined by P-pop girl group BINI on both days. On Monday, February 17, the...
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