End of Senate-House row? Zubiri, Romualdez agree to stop word war
MANILA, Philippines – Could it be the beginning of a ceasefire between the warring chambers of Congress? The 100th birthday celebration of Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile in Malacañang...
View Article‘After Monday, wala na akong immunity’: Kris Aquino shares health update on...
MANILA, Philippines – Kris Aquino appeared on a special episode of Fast Talk With Boy Abunda on Wednesday, February 14, to share an important update on her health on her 53rd birthday. The...
View ArticlePhilippine eagles transferred to new breeding facility in Davao City
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) transferred seven critically endangered Philippine eagles (Pithecophaga jefferyi) from their center in Barangay Malagos to a new...
View ArticleGaballo aims for Moloney crown after 32-second disposal of Thai
MANILA, Philippines – Reymart Gaballo took only 32 seconds to demolish Thai Phai Pharob on Tuesday night, February 13. He will have to wait much longer to get another crack at the world crown,...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: San Miguel vs Magnolia – PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals Game 6
MANILA, Philippines – End or extend? San Miguel looks to prevent the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals from going the distance as it shoots for the clincher against Magnolia in Game 6 at the Araneta...
View ArticleDavao de Oro landslide death toll now 85, search continues for remaining 38
DAVAO ORIENTAL, Philippines – The death toll in the deadly landslide that devastated the mining village of Masara in Maco town, Davao de Oro province rose to 85 on Wednesday night, February 14, as...
View Article‘Top 3 on my bucket list’: Fil-Am Eddie Abasolo dreams of competing in PH
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino-American muay thai star Eddie “Silky Smooth” Abasolo has long dreamed of competing inside Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ever since he picked up the sport. His dream came true...
View ArticleWATCH: 100 years of Juan Ponce Enrile
MANILA, Philippines – Juan Ponce Enrile, Martial Law architect and implementer, has donned many hats in his 100 years of existence. He lived through the American occupation, survived World War II, and...
View ArticleHawks star Trae Young fined $35,000 for gesture
The NBA fined Hawks guard Trae Young $35,000 on Wednesday, February 14, for directing an “inappropriate and unprofessional gesture” toward an official. The incident occurred with 3:58 remaining in the...
View ArticlePhilippines committed to South China Sea code of conduct
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is firmly committed to negotiations for a code of conduct between China and Southeast Asian countries to avert confrontations in the South China Sea, its foreign...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: No ICC ruling acquitting Duterte in drug war killings
Claim: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has acquitted former president Rodrigo Duterte from charges of crimes against humanity in relation to his administration’s war on drugs. Rating: FALSE...
View ArticleFIRST LOOK: How Glorietta, Greenbelt, TriNoma, Ayala Center Cebu will be...
MANILA, Philippines – Ayala Malls is reinventing its iconic flagship malls to meet the new needs and tastes of consumers. The company is spending P13 billion for the facelift of Glorietta and...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: No Cobra attack helicopters donated by Japan to PH
Claim: Japan has donated 12 AH-1S Cobra attack helicopters to the Philippine Army. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video that made the claim has 26,348 views, 333 likes, and 18...
View ArticleRebuilding Katipunan: Ateneo’s Veloso, UP’s Almadro set modest goals in team...
MANILA, Philippines – In recent years, Katipunan neighbors Ateneo and UP have been the UAAP’s top drawing attractions, with their growing rivalry in men’s basketball resulting in championships for...
View ArticleTiny e-trikes vs big roads: Gov’t admits it lacks regulations for electric...
In a viral video, a tiny e-trike drives along the sprawling, high-speed South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). Teetering on its three wheels and hardly even big enough to seat more than two people, the...
View ArticleTwo suspects in shooting of doctor in Maguindanao del Sur surrender
DAVAO, Philippines – Two suspects in the shooting of a female physician in Maguindanao del Sur near two weeks ago surrendered to authorities on Thursday, February 15. Police said the case was an...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: Indigent seniors to get P1,000 monthly pension, not P2,000
Claim: All senior citizens will receive a P2,000 monthly pension from the Social Security System (SSS) starting March. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked: The video containing the claim was posted by...
View ArticleNBA fines Clippers’ PJ Tucker $75,000 for public trade demand
The NBA on Thursday, February 15, fined Los Angeles Clippers forward PJ Tucker $75,000 “for public comments reported during the week of February 5 expressing a desire to be traded to another team.”...
View ArticleBaguio councilor proposes two-day monthly menstrual leave for workers
BAGUIO, Philippines – A Baguio councilor has proposed an ordinance to grant menstrual leave to female employees in the city as a stride towards gender-sensitive workplace policies. Councilor John Rhey...
View ArticleThe exorcism of Ferdinand Marcos Jr.?
Ah, political crisis. You know it when politicians attend or hold their own, mm-hmm, prayer rallies. The plot gets thicker when one considers the timing: the 38th anniversary of People Power, the 1986...
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