Why Catanduanes is a rising favorite Philippine destination
Often mentioned last when one converses about the Bicol region, the province of Catanduanes revealed itself with such unexpected surprise that it swiftly secured a place among my top five favorite...
View ArticleOn PH jets’ fate, air strikes: Questions that hound recent Bukidnon crash
The deafening sound of C-130 flying above Villamor Air Base signified the return of two pilots to the Pasay City air base. Only this time, Major Jude Salang-Oy, 34, and 1st Lieutenant April John...
View Article[Time Trowel] The truth about the Tasaday
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 ArticleIN PHOTOS: Priest holds street confessions on Fridays of Lent
MANILA, Philippines – On Fridays of Lent, the streets are his confessional box. Photos shared by Father Danny Pajarillaga of Christ the King Parish (CTKP) in Filinvest II, Quezon City, show him...
View ArticleTrump administration ends Iraq’s waiver to buy Iranian electricity
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – The Trump administration rescinded a waiver on Saturday, March 8, that had allowed Iraq to pay Iran for electricity, as part of President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure”...
View ArticleDjokovic rues bad day at the office after shocking Indian Wells loss
CALIFORNIA, USA – Novak Djokovic made no excuses for the poor performance that sent the five-time Indian Wells champion packing from the California desert on Saturday, March 8, after falling, 6-2,...
View ArticleAlleged Chinese spy took 35 days to survey 120 critical spots in Luzon
First of two parts On December 24, 2024, as most people around the country were preparing their Christmas Eve dinners, Deng Yuanqing, Jojo Besa, and Jayson Fernandez were busy driving around the...
View ArticleTati Miranda-Fortuna traces Igorot roots, reimagines indigenous weaves
In an era of fast fashion and fleeting trends where thousands of designs are produced each day, it’s surprisingly difficult to find a unique style for pieces you can wear everyday. So it’s this fast...
View ArticleEnvironmental NGO sues Trump’s EPA, Citibank over funding freeze
An environmental nonprofit sued the US Environmental Protection Agency and Citibank on Saturday, March 8, seeking billions of dollars for solar and other projects frozen by the bank as the Trump...
View ArticleMark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister
OTTAWA, Canada – Former central banker Mark Carney won the race to become leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party and will succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister, official results showed on Sunday,...
View ArticleManila tells Wang Yi: Stick to real issue — China doesn’t follow...
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, March 10, said it disagreed with recent statements by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the West Philippine Sea, as it...
View ArticleLee Min-ho returns to Manila for ‘MINHOVERSE’: Ticket prices, seat plan
MANILA, Philippines – South Korean actor Lee Min-ho is finally returning to Manila for his “MINHOVERSE” Asia fan-meeting tour. The all-seated show will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on April...
View ArticleThunder wallop Nuggets in showdown of West’s best
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their seventh consecutive victory, a 127-103 rout over the visiting Denver Nuggets on Sunday, March 9 (Monday, March 10,...
View ArticlePalmares clan’s political stronghold in Passi, Iloilo endures for over 2 decades
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – Since becoming Iloilo province’s first component city in 1998, Passi City has remained under the influence of the Palmares clan, whose grip on local governance has lasted...
View ArticleTIMELINE: The International Criminal Court and Duterte’s bloody war on drugs
Editor’s Note: This has been updated since its earlier publication in 2022. MANILA, Philippines – Developments continue to unfold at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in relation to the killings...
View ArticleNetizens lament ‘downgrade’ of new MIAA logo
CEBU, Philippines – The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) unveiled a new logo on Friday, March 7 — and many social media users laughed about it. The MIAA released its new logo and brand...
View ArticleLOOK: Bugoy Cariño, EJ Laure tie the knot
MANILA, Philippines – Former Goin’ Bulilit star Bugoy Cariño marries longtime partner and volleyball star EJ Laure, with the ceremony held on Sunday, March 9. On his Facebook page, Cariño shared a...
View ArticleHumane’s AI Pin was a flop. Now it’s a recycling nightmare
LONDON, United Kingdom – The Humane AI Pin promised to be the next big thing in wearable tech but the device failed to attract users, becoming instead a poster child for AI’s contribution to the...
View Article[EDITORIAL] Ito na ba ang ‘end of days as we know it’?
Nitong nakalipas na linggo, naglunsad ng trade war si US President Donald Trump laban sa trading partners: nagpataw siya ng bagong 25% tariffs sa imports mula Canada at Mexico, at dinoble ang duties...
View Article‘Day of reckoning’: Politicians react to Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest over ICC...
Politicians critical of former president Rodrigo Duterte welcomed his arrest over a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court on Tuesday, March 11. The local leaders, especially those who...
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