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Suspect identified in killing of SEA Games champion Mervin Guarte
MANILA, Philippines – Police have identified the suspect in the killing of Southeast Asian Games gold medalist Mervin Guarte in Oriental Mindoro. Calapan City police chief Lt. Col. Roden Fulache told...
View Article[In This Economy] Opening the floodgates to ayuda
In 2025, expect a tidal wave of “ayuda” (financial aid) from politicians in the run-up to the May polls. Patron-client relations define Philippine politics. This has roots in the Spanish colonial era,...
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No takedown order yet on Pepsi Paloma trailer
MANILA, Philippines – There is no takedown order yet from the court on the controversial trailer of the film “The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma,” which television host Vic Sotto has petitioned against in...
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Foreign direct investments rebound in October 2024 from two-month slump
MANILA, Philippines – Net inflows of foreign direct investments (FDIs) entering the Philippines jumped to $1 billion in October 2024, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Friday, January 10....
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Serving looks: Volleyball player EJ Laure, actor Bugoy Cariño share...
MANILA, Philippines – After years of romance, Nxled Chameleon player EJ Laure and former child actor Bugoy Cariño will officially tie the knot on March this year. The longtime couple shared their...
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Gov’t work, classes suspended in Manila, Pasay on January 13 for Iglesia Ni...
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang has suspended classes and government work in the cities of Manila and Pasay on Monday, January 13, due to the scheduled rally of the members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo...
View ArticleAlas Men gear up for overseas training camp ahead of World Volleyball...
MANILA, Philippines – With nine months to go before the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025, Alas Pilipinas Men aim to sharpen their skills through various overseas training camps in Asia...
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[Ask The Tax Whiz] FAQs on the global minimum tax
What is the global minimum tax (GMT), and how will it affect Philippine businesses? The global minimum tax is an international tax reform initiative developed by the Organization for Economic...
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Jump in! 7 fitness activities to try for 2025 (and where to sign up)
MANILA, Philippines – Let’s get physical, physical! Is it finally the year to step outside your comfort zone and discover new ways to stay active? Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just...
View ArticleThe taste of success: How Knorr became a €5 billion brand with its love for...
Filipinos know the importance of adding Knorr stock cubes to our favorite dishes like sinigang, adobo, nilaga, and more. But did you know that they’re also a staple for kitchens around the world?...
View ArticleIndonesia to intensify defense partnerships and maritime security, top...
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Indonesia will expand its existing defense partnerships and step up its handling of strategic issues impacting its sovereignty, including maritime security and the safety of sea...
View ArticlePelicans suspend Zion Williamson for violating team policies
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was suspended for Friday night’s road game against the Philadelphia 76ers for a violation of team policies, vice president of operations David Griffin...
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Los Angeles firefighters make progress as intense winds ease for now
LOS ANGELES, USA – Firefighters finally started gaining control over two major wildfires on the eastern and western flanks of Los Angeles on Friday, January 10, as fierce winds that supercharged the...
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Lake Sebu is home of the dreamweavers and National Living Treasures
MANILA, Philippines – Peacefully tucked in the lush highlands of South Cotabato, about a thousand feet above sea level, Lake Sebu, with its calm waters and towering waterfalls, provides guests with...
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Jobstreet report: Supportive, holistic work environment key to retaining talent
MANILA, Philippines – More Filipino workers are looking for a stable work environment that can offer various upskilling opportunities, according to a report by Jobstreet by SEEK. The Decoding Global...
View Article[Newspoint] The reckoning
The prospect is raised that the preoccupation with the May 12 midterm elections will slow, if not altogether stop, the buildup to the moment of reckoning for Sara Duterte. As it happens, the next move...
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Q&A: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Manny Mogato — ‘In my early days, I...
For 30 years, Manny “Bok” Mogato covered the police and defense beats, and everything from politics to foreign relations, sports, and entertainment, eventually bagging one of journalism’s top prizes,...
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Ahead of Trump inauguration, Meta, Amazon reduce diversity programs
Ahead of the inauguration of United States President-elect Donald Trump, Meta and Amazon have begun winding down their diversity programs due to growing conservative opposition to initiatives like it....
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IN PHOTOS: 2025 Sinulog kick-off parade in Cebu
CEBU, Philippines – Thousands of locals and tourists came to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu in Cebu City on Friday, January 10, for the opening ceremony of the Sinulog Festival 2025....
View ArticleNBA postpones two more Los Angeles area games due to raging wildfires
Two NBA games scheduled for Saturday (Sunday, January 12, Manila time) in the Los Angeles area were postponed due to the wildfires that continue to rage in the region. The San Antonio Spurs were due...
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