DOE can enter joint venture to redevelop Bonifacio Global City property — DOJ
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) said the Department of Energy (DOE) may enter into a joint venture (JV) to redevelop its 5.3-hectare property in Taguig City. The DOE and the...
View ArticleMagnolia extends playoff streak, pulls away vs NLEX in KO match
ANTIPOLO, Philippines – Magnolia’s long streak of playoff appearances is safe. The Hotshots reached the playoffs for the 19th straight conference after a 112-81 romp of NLEX in a sudden death for the...
View Article[OPINION] Not out of time: Sara Duterte can still be impeached
There is much talk about the temporal difficulty of impeaching Vice President Sara Duterte at this point. This is mainly because in this election year, the 19th Congress is set to adjourn its session...
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Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus’ win country prize for ‘II Most Wanted’ as Grammys...
LOS ANGELES, USA – Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus won the Grammy Award for best country duo or group performance on Monday, February 3 (Manila time) in one of the first honors handed out at the highest...
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The unapologetic chaos behind ONE CLICK STRAIGHT
MANILA, Philippines – Picture this: you’re a member of a band setting foot on a dimmed stage, in front of a crowd eagerly waiting for your performance to start. When the stage lights finally switch on...
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More USAID staff ousted after Trump administration dismantles aid agency
WASHINGTON, USA – The Trump administration removed two top security officials at USAID during the weekend after they tried to stop representatives from billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government...
View ArticleNIA blunders leave farmers dry as P2B in irrigation projects stall
MANILA, Philippines – State auditors have called for tough measures, including contract cancellations, legal action, and financial penalties, after uncovering persistent delays in irrigation projects...
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IN PHOTOS: Grammy Awards 2025 red carpet looks
MANILA, Philippines – The 67th Annual Grammy Awards officially kicked off on Monday, February 3 (Manila time), with many of the music industry’s biggest names arriving in style at the Crypto.com Arena...
View ArticleLIST: Winners, Grammy Awards 2025
MANILA, Philippines – More figures in the music industry took home prizes across 94 categories at 67th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles USA, on Monday, February 3 (Manila...
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BSP plans 200-bps cut in banks’ reserve ratio, 50-bps policy rate drop
MANILA, Philippines – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may cut the country’s benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points (bps) and the banks’ reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 200 basis points in...
View ArticleSofia Frank puts premium on mental health ahead of Asian Winter Games debut
MANILA, Philippines – For years, Fil-Am figure skater Sofia Frank has been a fixture of Philippine winter sports competitions, winning multiple competitions as far back as her early teenage years. Now...
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Curriculum for aspiring teachers doesn’t match licensure exam content
MANILA, Philippines – “Persistent poor results” in the Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT) reflect a “misalignment” between the curriculum for aspiring teachers and what...
View ArticleCanadians cancel trips, ban American booze after Trump’s tariffs
Canadians have canceled trips south of the border, boycotted US alcohol and other products and even booed at sporting events after US President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on most of Canada’s...
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‘Sid Meier’s Civilization VII’ review: One good turn deserves another
As a series, Sid Meier’s Civilization, known simply as Civilization, is a sweeping epic all its own. In its attempt to capture and depict the entire span of human history, certain game mechanics rise...
View ArticleGov’t announces food emergency on rice | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: DA declares food emergency to curb high rice prices The Department of Agriculture declares a food security...
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Yllana Marie Aduana to compete in Miss Universe Philippines 2025 for...
MANILA, Philippines – Yllana Marie Aduana is heading to Miss Universe Philippines 2025 as the official representative of Siniloan, Laguna. She received the title on the evening of Monday, February 3....
View ArticleMarkets tumble over Trump tariffs; world leaders brace for his next moves
Global financial markets fell on Monday, February 3, over tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico, and China by US President Donald Trump, while world leaders steeled themselves to respond to his next...
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‘Thankful for meeting you’: Jerry Yan bids farewell to ‘Meteor Garden’...
MANILA, Philippines – Without Shan Cai, there is no Dao Ming Si. Former Meteor Garden megastar lead Jerry Yan tugged at the heartstrings of longtime fans as he posted his farewell message for his...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: House kickstarts probe into online disinformation
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives begins on Tuesday, February 4, its investigation into the spread of online disinformation in the Philippines. Taking off from the online success of...
View ArticleLIST: February 2025 special non-working days in PH provinces, cities, towns
MANILA, Philippines – This is a compilation of special non-working days in various localities in the Philippines for February 2025, as proclaimed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. February 1 –...
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