Record number of journalists killed in 2024, Israel mostly responsible, CPJ says
WASHINGTON, USA – A record number of journalists was killed around the world last year, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Wednesday, February 12, adding that Israel was responsible for...
View ArticleMarcos senatorial slate campaign 2025: News, key moments, and videos
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the campaign kickoff for his senatorial candidates in his hometown, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, on Tuesday, February 11. In his speech at the...
View ArticleKiko Pangilinan-Bam Aquino senatorial campaign 2025: News, key moments, and...
MANILA, Philippines – Former senators Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino launched their campaign in Dasmariñas, Cavite, on Tuesday, February 11, accompanied by former vice president Leni Robredo....
View ArticleMakabayan senatorial campaign 2025: News, key moments, and videos
MANILA, Philippines – The Makabayan senatorial slate — composed of sectoral leaders and activists who have immersed in communities and pushed progressive advocacies over the decades — spent the first...
View ArticleMarcos appoints Vince Dizon as new secretary of transportation
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday, February 13, appointed Vivencio “Vince” Bringas Dizon as the new secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday,...
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DOH sourcing funds for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria programs
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) said it is working on identifying domestic funding for health programs on HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. In a statement on Wednesday,...
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Willie Ong withdraws from Senate race due to health reasons
MANILA, Philippines – Dr. Willie Ong, who recently declared himself cancer-free, has withdrawn from the 2025 senatorial race due to health reasons. “I am officially withdrawing my candidacy for the...
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[Vantage Point] Why Sara Duterte deserves to be impeached
It’s really laughable to hear those aligned with Vice President Sara Duterte say that her impeachment is “politically motivated.” Of course it is. It has never been a legal process, it will always be...
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House quad comm clears Porac officials in Lucky South 99 probe
ANGELES, Philippines – The House of Representatives’ quad committee on Tuesday, February 11, cleared suspended Porac, Pampanga Mayor Jaime Capil, along with the vice mayor and four councilors, of any...
View ArticleKyiv, EU alarmed by prospect of ‘dirty deal’ after Trump-Putin call
Kyiv and its European allies demanded on Thursday, February 13, that they be included in any peace negotiations, after US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and said...
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[DECODED] The lies, attacks on USAID spreading in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Moves to halt foreign aid and shut down USAID, or the US Agency for International Development, are the latest in President Donald Trump’s explosive policies designed to insulate...
View ArticleAdvocates bring alleged transparency issues in Comelec-Miru venture to SC
MANILA, Philippines – Freedom of information advocates on Thursday, February 13, filed a petition with the Supreme Court (SC) compelling the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and Miru Systems to...
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Public historian Ambeth Ocampo delivers 2025 Cristobal lecture
This is a press release from the Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL). Acclaimed professor of History Ambeth R. Ocampo will be this year’s featured lecturer for the 2025 Adrian E. Cristobal...
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LIST: Supreme Court’s notable love-related rulings
The Supreme Court (SC), known as the court of last resort, has promulgated landmark rulings in the last years, which the public had either praised or criticized. These decisions included the...
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Cost of loving crisis? Filipinos on the hunt for sweetheart deals this...
MANILA, Philippines – If you were planning to make a romantic dinner for your partner on Valentine’s Day, be prepared to spend more. Despite inflation remaining steady at 2.9% in January, the...
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Premature campaigning comes in many forms. How to spot them?
MANILA, Philippines — While the campaign period started on February 11 for senatorial and party-list candidates, those running for local positions are not yet allowed to campaign before March 28. In...
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From the foot of Mayon, a chocolate factory lifts families out of extreme...
ALBAY, Philippines – More than just sweet delights, these perfect Valentine’s Day chocolate treats have been supporting children’s education in a remote rural community in Albay since 2015. Producing...
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Teenagers turning to AI companions are redefining love as easy, unconditional...
Trigger warning: suicide Teenagers are falling in love with chatbots. Young people are reporting epidemic levels of loneliness, and some are turning to technology to fill the void. Recent tragedies...
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Your ‘Jolliest Party’ is now a few clicks away with the new Jollibee Kids...
Celebrations form wonderful joys for both kids and kids-at-heart. Jollibee knows how important it is to make these moments happen, and now making the ultimate dream celebration is easier than ever...
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In enemy territory: Marcos’ Alyansa to test Duterte’s grip on Davao Region
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to kick off the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas’ Mindanao campaign for Senate seats on Saturday, February 15, deep in enemy territory: the...
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