Trump formally ordered to pay $454 million in New York fraud case
NEW YORK, USA – Donald Trump was formally ordered by a New York judge to pay $454.2 million after being found liable for manipulating his net worth, in a civil fraud case brought by New York state’s...
View Article[Newspoint] Wrong hands
When politicians woo you for your vote, they tell you that when you wake up one morning soon you will feel better about yourself; you will find a job if you have none, and if you happen to be so...
View ArticleWATCH: Baguio tourists eagerly await Panagbenga 2024 street dance parade
BAGUIO, Philippines – Returning for its 28th year, the Panagbenga flower festival is held annually in Baguio City across the month of February. The celebration is highlighted with the Grand Street...
View Article[OPINION] Limited intake of international students: Is Canada knee-capping...
Due to the growing pressures of the cost-of-living crisis and the housing shortage that are gripping Canada, the Trudeau government on January 22 decided to impose a two-year cap on international...
View ArticleNight before ‘Rust’ shooting, armorer smoked ‘to get high,’ texts show
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico prosecutors on Friday, February 23 showed jurors texts in which Rust weapons handler Hannah Gutierrez said she smoked to “get high” the night before the movie’s...
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K-pop girl group TWICE aims for top of the Billboard
SEOUL, South Korea – With an upbeat new album all about love and friendship and a world tour under way, K-pop girl band TWICE has set its sights on a new high on the Billboard main chart, the group...
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Petals and rhythm: Baguio’s Panagbenga parade energizes city with festive flair
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The streets of Baguio City once again turned into a vibrant tableau on Saturday, February 24, as the 28th Panagbenga Festival Grand Street Dance Parade unfolded, showcasing...
View ArticleLondon museum seeks Taylor Swift superfan for advisory role
LONDON, United Kingdom – Calling all Taylor Swift superfans: your dream job has just been posted. Britain’s V&A museum is looking for a Taylor Swift superfan adviser, one of several advisory roles...
View ArticleMoon lander Odysseus tipped sideways on lunar surface but ‘alive and well’
The moon lander dubbed Odysseus is “alive and well” but resting on its side a day after its white-knuckle touchdown as the first private spacecraft ever to reach the lunar surface, and the first from...
View ArticleBeyonce secures first UK Number 1 spot in 14 years with ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’
LONDON, United Kingdom – US music superstar Beyonce secured her first UK no. 1 single in 14 years on Friday, February 23, when her new country hit “Texas Hold ‘Em” stormed straight to the top spot in...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: Baguio flower festival float parade for Panagbenga 2024
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Thousands of tourists and locals flock to the iconic streets of Baguio City on Sunday morning, February 25, as the Baguio City flower festival grand float parade once again...
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Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ episode 1 review: Somewhat faithful,...
Spoilers ahead. For fans of the Avatar franchise, the Netflix adaptation can only have two outcomes: it can be as good as the original series or as bad or even worse than the 2010 movie. By watching...
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38 years after EDSA People Power Revolt: Marcos political dynasty is...
The Marcos dynasty isn’t just reclaiming the Palace. It is spreading its influence far beyond. Thirty-eight years after the historic EDSA People Power Revolution, which ousted the dictator Ferdinand...
View ArticleUP to honor 3 national artists in ‘Tanghal Tertulia’
The following is a press release from the UP Media and Public Relations Office For National Arts Month, the University of the Philippines (UP) will hold a “Tanghal Tertulia” to honor three of its...
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‘It’s so good to be back!’: A fan recap of The Jonas Brothers 2024 Manila...
MANILA, Philippines – The stage was burnin’ up at the Mall of Asia Arena as the Jonas Brothers treated fans to performances of their top hits from their five studio albums on Thursday, February 22....
View Article‘Oppenheimer’ claims top SAG award on way to the Oscars
LOS ANGELES, USA – Historical drama Oppenheimer, the story about the race to build the first atomic bomb, won the top honor at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on Saturday, February 24, bolstering...
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Cast, show dates: What you should know about ‘Bar Boys: A New Musical’
MANILA, Philippines – Meet the future lawyers! Barefoot Theater Collaborative introduced on Saturday, February 23, the cast members for Bar Boys: A New Musical. It was in April 2023 when Barefoot...
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[OPINION] What’s the right thing to do?
While having breakfast on a Saturday morning, I saw a news story on national TV which disgusted me. It was about the discovery of a newborn baby boy, in a gas station toilet, left by a woman. The...
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[OPINION] Symbols of Pinoy greatness: The Philippines’ tallest statues
The nation celebrates today what was considered in 1986 an act of Filipino greatness: the triumph of a peaceful uprising over a dictatorship. The historic event, said to be the first People Power...
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[The Slingshot] No, no, no, National Museum! The Boljoon artifacts do not...
One of the very first things one reads on the website of the National Museum of the Philippines is this requisite line – that it is “A trust of the Government.” That signifies that it is charged with...
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