NBA leader Celtics extend win streak after cooling Heat in injury-laden game
Jayson Tatum posted 26 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists as the Boston Celtics defeated the host Miami Heat 110-106 on Sunday, February 11 (Monday, February 12, Manila time). Kristaps Porzingis added...
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Remembering the ‘Jolo-caust’: 50 years since the burning of Jolo
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Amroussi “Cheng” Rasul, a grandson of the late Hadji Butu, the first Muslim Filipino senator, vividly recalled the haunting scenes from 50 years ago in Jolo, Sulu...
View ArticleBomb scare disrupts work, classes in Zambales, Bataan
PAMPANGA, Philippines – A bomb scare disrupted normalcy in the provinces of Zambales and Bataan, resulting in the suspension of afternoon classes in schools and government offices on Monday, February...
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RESULTS: February 2024 Respiratory Therapists Licensure Examination
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,077 out of 1,383 passed the Respiratory Therapists Licensure Examination given by the Board of Respiratory Therapy in NCR, Baguio, Cebu,...
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FACT CHECK: Ayurma Healing Oil not promoted by health TV show
Claim: Ayurma Healing Oil, which claims to relieve tingling, numbness, and joint pain, was promoted in the health program Pinoy MD. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook video bearing...
View ArticleRobert Bolick-led NLEX deepens San Beda core, signs 6th ex-Red Lion Baser Amer
MANILA, Philippines – NLEX continues to invest in its guard depth ahead of the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup. Three months after signing former Japan B. League import Robert Bolick to a three-year deal, the...
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FACT CHECK: Doc Liza Ong doesn’t endorse unregistered anti-itch cream
Claim: Dr. Liza Ramoso-Ong, the wife of cardiologist and online health personality Dr. Willie Ong, endorses Herbal Itching Cream to treat vaginal infections. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this:...
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Indonesia in final stretch ahead of world’s biggest single-day election
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Indonesian authorities were making final preparations ahead of Wednesday’s election, with around 25,000 police set to ensure security in a contest seen as a test of democratic...
View ArticleBiting back: NU refocuses on UAAP title redemption after Season 85 setback
MANILA, Philippines – Practice makes perfect, and with perfection, comes pressure. That is the situation the NU Lady Bulldogs went through in their UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball title defense...
View ArticleFor as low as P5,000, you can invest in retail treasury bonds. Here’s how.
MANILA, Philippines – If you have P5,000 and want a passive and risk-free investment, government bonds may be just for you. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is urging Filipinos to invest in the 30th...
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FACT CHECK: DSWD has no program offering ‘immediate’ cash aid
Claim: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will provide P10,000 to individuals needing immediate cash aid. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was made in a...
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By curating Filipino films in Brooklyn, Aaron Hunt finds a tether home
In 2020, filmmaker and writer Aaron Hunt was stuck in his home when two parallel journeys began: his search for his Filipino relatives and his deep dive into contemporary Philippine cinema. Like many...
View ArticleSpread the love with these last-minute Valentine’s Day food gifts, date ideas
MANILA, Philippines – Valentine’s Day only happens on one day – Wednesday, February 14 this year – but the kilig can last all day, everyday! Love knows no deadline, so if you’re still looking for...
View ArticleQCPD replaces cops involved in violent dispersal of PUP students
MANILA, Philippines – The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) replaced its police personnel involved in the violent dispersal of protesting college students. “Pansamantala ay pinalitan natin ng mga...
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FACT CHECK: Altered video of Doc Liza Ong used in fake ad for prostate cream
Claim: Dr. Liza Ramoso-Ong, the wife of cardiologist and online health personality Dr. Willie Ong, endorses Sumifun Prostate Cream, a product that claims to treat prostatitis. Rating: FALSE Why we...
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Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb champions lost love
ZAGREB, Croatia – A scab from an old motorbike accident. An unworn wedding dress. A prosthetic leg. An axe. As the world celebrates Valentines Day on Wednesday, February 14, one museum in Zagreb has...
View ArticleMindoro oil spill: DOJ recommends criminal cases vs ship owners, others
MANILA, Philippines – Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors pushed to file criminal charges against the owners and corporate officers of the sunken ship that caused a massive oil spill in Oriental...
View ArticleLeBron nears new scoring milestone, Dinwiddie debuts as Lakers stay hot
LeBron James had 25 points and 8 assists and Anthony Davis finished with 20 points and 14 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers continued their improved play with a 125-111 victory over the visiting...
View ArticleBusiness Sense: Edamama CEO Bela Gupta D’Souza
MANILA, Philippines – Becoming a parent is an exciting milestone. But it also comes with stress, as new dads and moms may face unanticipated needs and expenses. Those are what Edamama chief executive...
View Article[WATCH] In The Public Square: Batas EDSA
This week, we mark the 37th anniversary of the 1987 Constitution. That means that the present Constitution has been in effect for about as long as the 1935 Constitution. It is already the Constitution...
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