Groups oppose LNG-fired power plant project in Lanao del Norte
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – A coalition of environmental and community groups is pushing back against an energy firm’s plan to operate a 600-megawatt liquefied natural gas-fired power plant in...
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PhilHealth payment claims, services questioned before the Supreme Court
MANILA, Philippines – The status of payment of claims and implementation of services by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) were questioned before the Supreme Court during the...
View ArticleHamas hands over bodies of 4 hostages, Israel frees Palestinian prisoners
Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages while it waited for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel in return, in an overnight exchange marking the final swap as part...
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PH, France mark a decade since joint call for climate action, Paris Agreement
MANILA, Philippines – Ahead of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in 2025, the Philippines and France marked a decade of two climate action landmarks: the Manila Call to Action...
View ArticleJeff Bezos shifts Washington Post editorial policy, leading opinion head...
NEW YORK, USA – Washington Post editorial page editor David Shipley is leaving the paper as its opinion section shifts its focus to supporting and defending the topics of personal liberties and free...
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FACT CHECK: No manhunt for Marcos over plunder
Claim: Authorities are conducting a manhunt to arrest President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over plunder charges. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube channel “Boses ng Masa,” which has 85,500...
View ArticleWoman pleads guilty of attempt to defraud Elvis Presley’s family of Graceland...
WASHINGTON, USA – A Missouri woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Febraury 25 to a scheme to defraud the family of Elvis Presley of millions of dollars and steal their ownership interest in Presley’s...
View ArticleGunmen kill former Lanao del Sur mayor outside home
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Still unidentified gunmen shot and killed a former mayor in a brazen daylight attack outside his home in Lanao del Sur on Wednesday, February 26, adding to the nearly 90...
View ArticleOscars 2025 red carpet to sparkle with bold gems and rare diamonds
At this year’s Oscars, the jewelry on the red carpet will be bold statement earrings and chunky necklaces, as well as rare natural diamonds and a more creative use of gems by male stars, according to...
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SM Mall of Asia unveils MOA Sky with event filled with music, art, culture
The SM Mall of Asia (MOA) recently opened its stunning new attraction, the 55,000 square meters MOA Sky, with a launch event that was nothing short of extraordinary. It was a whirlwind of...
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Tax court affirms Maria Ressa, Rappler’s tax evasion acquittal
MANILA, Philippines – The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has affirmed the acquittal of Rappler chief executive officer and Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, and Rappler Holdings Corporation (RHC) in four counts...
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PDIC raises maximum deposit insurance to P1 million
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) is doubling the maximum deposit insurance coverage (MDIC) to P1 million from the current P500,000. The PDIC said in a...
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House forms impeachment secretariat to aid prosecutors in VP Sara Duterte’s...
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives formed an impeachment secretariat composed of House officers and staff members to assist prosecutors in the upcoming Senate trial of Vice President...
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Who will win the Oscars? And did old inflammatory comments hurt a film’s...
LOS ANGELES, USA – Did Emilia Perez star Karla Sofia Gascon’s old inflammatory social media posts really kill her film’s Oscar chances? And who will win the Oscars this Sunday night, March 2 (Monday...
View ArticleP40-M Davao heist fails as robbers’ getaway ride breaks down mid-escape
DAVAO, Philippines – Their plan was airtight and executed with precision. Their weapons were loaded. The loot – millions of pesos worth of jewelry – was already in the bag. But then came the getaway,...
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Media accreditation must not suppress free speech, press freedom — SC
MANILA, Philippines – Guidelines and procedures for accrediting media representatives should not be used to curtail constitutional rights to free speech, expression, and press freedom, the Supreme...
View ArticleStephen Curry goes off for 56, rallies Warriors past Magic
Stephen Curry ignited his own third-quarter explosion with a 50-footer at the halftime horn, then highlighted a 56-point performance with 12 three-pointers to protect a late lead that resulted in the...
View ArticleFlipTop emcee Romano dies after cancer battle
MANILA, Philippines – FlipTop battle emcee Romano Trinidad died on Thursday, February 27, after a battle with liver cancer. He was 28 years old. Romano joined FlipTop in 2014 and quickly made a name...
View ArticleP-pop power! SB19, BINI drop new single, EP
MANILA, Philippines – P-pop powerhouses SB19 and BINI are back with new music! BINI released their latest EP, “BINIverse,” on Friday, February 28, featuring six tracks showcasing their youthful,...
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Books beyond seas, stilt houses: How creatives inspire Sama-Bajau, Tausug...
TAWI-TAWI, Philippines – It takes two flights from Manila to Tawi-Tawi, and another two-hour ferry ride to reach Sitangkai, the southernmost island of the Philippines where most of the structures are...
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