Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actor, dead at 39
Michelle Trachtenberg, an American actor known for her roles in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, died on Wednesday, February 26, according to her public relations team....
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[ANALYSIS] Viktor Orban and the transatlantic assault on democracy
We’re now five weeks into Donald Trump’s second term. To offer a somewhat novel perspective on what’s happening, I’m going to talk about President Trump’s favorite European leader, Viktor Orban, and...
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Imee, Lito Lapid banned from joining future Panagbenga parades
BAGUIO, Philippines – The Panagbenga “politicians” will now be banned from participating in Baguio’s flower festival, election year or not. Panagbenga Executive Committee co-chairman and Baguio...
View ArticleLIST: March 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 March 2025, as proclaimed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. March 6 – Gutalac,...
View Article[Tabas ng Dila] Hindi na tayo mabiro ni Duterte? Dapat lang!
Hindi ko akalaing isusulat ko uli ang cliché na oxymoron na itong ilang beses ko nang isinulat at sinabi: seryosong usapin ang biro. Kailangang seryosohin ang usapin ng biruan — o ang inaakalang biro...
View ArticleLeyte Catholics pray for the Pope who showed ‘we are not alone’
MANILA, Philippines – Catholics in the province of Leyte remembered the “profound sense of hope and solidarity” that Pope Francis brought to their communities in 2015, as they prayed for the ailing...
View ArticleGroups oppose LNG-fired power plant project in Lanao del Norte
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – A coalition of environmental and community groups is pushing back against an energy firm’s plan to operate a 600-megawatt liquefied natural gas-fired power plant in...
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PhilHealth payment claims, services questioned before the Supreme Court
MANILA, Philippines – The status of payment of claims and implementation of services by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) were questioned before the Supreme Court during the...
View ArticleHamas hands over bodies of 4 hostages, Israel frees Palestinian prisoners
Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages while it waited for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel in return, in an overnight exchange marking the final swap as part...
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PH, France mark a decade since joint call for climate action, Paris Agreement
MANILA, Philippines – Ahead of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in 2025, the Philippines and France marked a decade of two climate action landmarks: the Manila Call to Action...
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Media accreditation must not suppress free speech, press freedom — SC
MANILA, Philippines – Guidelines and procedures for accrediting media representatives should not be used to curtail constitutional rights to free speech, expression, and press freedom, the Supreme...
View ArticleStephen Curry goes off for 56, rallies Warriors past Magic
Stephen Curry ignited his own third-quarter explosion with a 50-footer at the halftime horn, then highlighted a 56-point performance with 12 three-pointers to protect a late lead that resulted in the...
View ArticleFlipTop emcee Romano dies after cancer battle
MANILA, Philippines – FlipTop battle emcee Romano Trinidad died on Thursday, February 27, after a battle with liver cancer. He was 28 years old. Romano joined FlipTop in 2014 and quickly made a name...
View ArticleP-pop power! SB19, BINI drop new single, EP
MANILA, Philippines – P-pop powerhouses SB19 and BINI are back with new music! BINI released their latest EP, “BINIverse,” on Friday, February 28, featuring six tracks showcasing their youthful,...
View ArticleMisamis Oriental bets oppose appointment of mayoral aspirant’s son as army...
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – A group of politicians seeking key positions in Misamis Oriental have petitioned the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to oppose the appointment of a general as commander...
View ArticleConan O’Brien says Oscars can’t avoid politics but won’t dwell on it
LOS ANGELES, USA – Conan O’Brien said he does not think he can avoid politics when he steps on the stage on Sunday, March 2 (US time) to host the Academy Awards, the highest honors in the movie...
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Palace to Sara Duterte: Why vocal vs corruption now when you kept quiet...
In responding to Vice President Sara Duterte’s reminder to Filipinos that they have the “right to show their anger” towards government, Malacañang turned the spotlight to recent history, and the...
View Article[In This Economy] ‘Is the peace process part of the mandate of PhilHealth?’
This week, I got to watch in person the oral arguments at the Supreme Court about the legality of the government’s cash sweep of PhilHealth funds. I accompanied my good friend, Zy-za Suzara, a public...
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[Ask the Tax Whiz] Clarifications on VAT withholding and tax treatment for...
What key clarifications does Revenue Memorandum Circular 38-2024 provide on cross-border services? The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) clarified through Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 38-2024 that...
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Gene Hackman will be remembered as the Hollywood actor’s actor
Gene Hackman, an acting titan of 1970s and ‘80s Hollywood with more than 80 screen credits to his name, has died at 95. He was found dead in his home with his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and his dog....
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