Trump signs order to cut funding for South Africa over land policy, ICJ case
WASHINGTON, USA – President Donald Trump signed an executive order to cut US financial assistance to South Africa, the White House said on Friday, February 7, citing disapproval of its land policy and...
View Article‘Luka Magic’ grips Los Angeles further as Lakers look to debut Doncic against...
Five-time All-NBA guard Luka Doncic is expected to make his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday (Tuesday, February 11, Manila time) against the visiting Utah Jazz. The Lakers host the Indiana...
View ArticleTsunami warning canceled after powerful earthquake strikes Caribbean sea
A Tsunami warning was canceled in the Caribbean Sea after the region’s most powerful earthquake in four years struck in the sea north of Honduras on Saturday, February 8. The US Geological Survey...
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Cupid-approved! Thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your loved ones
MANILA, Philippines – If you’re tired of the usual flowers and chocolates, why not shake things up this year? Whether celebrating with a partner, family or friends, or even treating yourself, there’s...
View ArticleMavericks’ misfortunes continue: Anthony Davis injures self in bittersweet...
In his Dallas Mavericks debut, Anthony Davis scored 26 points with 12 rebounds before leaving in the third quarter with an abdominal injury, to guide a 116-105 victory over the Houston Rockets on...
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Villafuerte, CSPC admin gag CamSur publication The SPARK; Bicol orgs rally to...
CAMARINES SUR, Philippines – A pre-election survey published Friday, February 7, by The SPARK, the official student-community publication of Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC), ignited...
View ArticleUS judge temporarily blocks DOGE from accessing gov’t payment systems, citing...
A federal judge early Saturday temporarily blocked billionaire Elon Musk’s government efficiency team from accessing government systems used to process trillions of dollars in payments, citing a risk...
View Article‘Austin, you’re him:’ Reaves bombs career-high 45 as LeBron, Luka-less Lakers...
Austin Reaves scored a career-high 45 points to go along with 7 rebounds and 7 assists, helping the Los Angeles Lakers post a 124-117 win over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Saturday (Sunday, February...
View ArticleTrump revokes security clearances for Biden’s top diplomat, security official
FLORIDA, USA – President Donald Trump has revoked security clearances for Antony Blinken, the former secretary of state, and Jake Sullivan, the former national security adviser, White House officials...
View ArticleRemember him? Ex-NBA All-Star Ben Simmons leaves Nets, signs with LA Clippers
Point guard Ben Simmons is set to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers after securing a contract buyout from the Brooklyn Nets, multiple outlets reported Saturday (Sunday, February 9, Manila time). The...
View ArticleTrump wants US to own Gaza, could let Middle East states help rebuild
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday, February 9, he is committed to buying and owning Gaza, but could allow sections of the war-ravaged land to be rebuilt by other states in the Middle East. “I’m...
View ArticleKanlaon eruptions leave Negros Island Region with nearly P1B in farm losses
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Since December 9 alone, the Negros Island Region (NIR) has registered nearly P1 billion in agricultural losses due to Kanlaon Volcano’s eruptions. Two months since the...
View ArticleConsumer protection agency neutralized by Trump’s new chief
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was defanged over the weekend with all activities suspended, its upcoming funding facing a cut and its headquarters temporarily closed, removing a layer of...
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Philippines’ Dia Maté wins Reina Hispanoamericana 2025
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ bet, Dia Maté, took home the Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 crown during the pageant’s coronation night in Bolivia on Monday, February 10 (Manila time). The...
View ArticleKendrick Lamar delivers ‘Not Like Us’ on the Super Bowl stage
Rapper Kendrick Lamar entertained a packed stadium crowd and audiences around the world watching the Super Bowl on Sunday, teasing and then delivering his ubiquitous, Grammy-winning diss track “Not...
View ArticleSwift shutdown: Eagles deny Chiefs historic three-peat with Super Bowl LIX...
The Philadelphia Eagles earned their second Super Bowl championship in franchise history Sunday (Monday, February 10, Manila time), using two first-half interceptions to build a 24-0 halftime lead and...
View ArticleTikTok lets US Android users download app via kits on its website
WASHINGTON, USA – TikTok said last Friday, February 7, it was allowing US Android users to download and connect to the short video app through package kits on its website, in an effort to circumvent...
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Congressman Wilbert Lee backs out of 2025 senatorial race
MANILA, Philippines – Congressman Wilbert Lee, a top ad spender ahead of the campaign period, withdrew his candidacy from the 2025 senatorial elections on Monday, February 10. “As I traveled around...
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[EDITORIAL] Impeachment: Supling ng giyera ng mga dinastiya
Nang trinansmit ni Speaker Martin Romualdez ang articles of impeachment ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa Senado, maraming nagtaka sa high-stakes na sugal ng Palasyo. Tanong ng abogado at kolumnista...
View ArticleHurts so good: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts wins Super Bowl MVP
A poised performance earned Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts his first Super Bowl MVP award on Sunday (Monday, February 10, Manila time), after leading his team to a 40-22 revenge win over...
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