About 75,000 US federal workers accept Trump administration buyout program
WASHINGTON, USA – About 75,000 US federal workers accepted the deferred buyout program of President Donald Trump’s administration, a spokesperson for the US Office of Personnel Management said late on...
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TIMELINE: The Pacquiaos’ P2.2-billion tax case
MANILA, Philippines – The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has affirmed the victory of former senator Manny Pacquiao and his wife Jinkee in a P2.2-billion tax case. In a decision promulgated on January 23,...
View ArticleIloilo capitol official indicted for cyberlibel over online posts vs Mayor...
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – The Iloilo City Prosecutor’s Office has filed cyberlibel charges against the head of the Iloilo Provincial Information and Community Affairs Office over online comments...
View ArticleCourt dismisses acts of lasciviousness charges vs Nones, Cruz in Sandro...
MANILA, Philippines – Pasay Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 46 granted GMA independent contractors Jojo Nones and Richard Cruz’s motion to quash the two counts of acts of lasciviousness filed against...
View ArticleDuterte anoints 2025 Senate bets in same club where Cory Aquino took oath
MANILA, Philippines – From once holding grand rallies that brought together hundreds of thousands of people, former president Rodrigo Duterte and his chosen candidates for the 2025 senatorial race...
View ArticleKevin Spacey faces another civil sexual assault lawsuit
LONDON, United Kingdom – Oscar-winning US actor Kevin Spacey is facing another British lawsuit alleging sexual abuse, just over 18 months after he was cleared of all charges in a high-profile criminal...
View ArticleTrump says Putin and Zelenskyy want peace; phone calls kick off talks to end...
Donald Trump said both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed a desire for peace in separate phone calls with him on Wednesday, February 12, and Trump...
View ArticleR. Kelly’s sex trafficking conviction upheld
NEW YORK, USA – A federal appeals court on Wednesday, February 12 upheld R. Kelly’s sex trafficking and racketeering conviction, saying extensive evidence supported keeping the former R&B...
View ArticleWATCH: Explaining the unpredictable politics of Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached, that is done. Look at it as an indictment if you were to compare it to a criminal case, except it is not a criminal case. But as...
View ArticleWorld View with Marites Vitug: Deepening Philippine-New Zealand ties
Bookmark this page to catch the discussion on Friday, February 14, at 6 pm! MANILA, Philippines – New Zealand is stepping up its engagement with the Philippines. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and...
View ArticleArmy says it sought peaceful surrender, but NPA leader Maria Malaya chose to...
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – For three years, Myrna Sularte, the highest-ranking New People’s Army (NPA) official known in Mindanao, crisscrossed provinces across Caraga and other Mindanao regions,...
View ArticleRodrigo Duterte Senate slate campaign: News, key moments, and videos
MANILA, Philippines – Former president Rodrigo Duterte led the proclamation rally of his senatorial candidates at the historic Club Filipino in San Juan City on Thursday, February 13, two days after...
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Where Filipino couples are heading the most for romantic getaways in PH
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino couples love to travel, but some destinations in the Philippines are proving to be the top picks for romantic getaways. Recent travel trends show that couples are...
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Court denies appeal of late Negros Oriental congressman’s staff convicted in...
MANILA, Philippines – The anti-graft court denied the petition of the former chief of staff of the late Negros Oriental Representative Herminio Teves to appeal her conviction on charges of graft and...
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Philippines’ curlers strike historic gold in Asian Winter Games
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino curlers Marc Pfister, Christian Haller, Enrico Pfister, Alan Frei, and Benjo Delarmente made the Philippines’ long wait for a historic medal in the Asian Winter Games...
View ArticlePhilippine Book Festival 2025: Everything you need to know
MANILA, Philippines – Bookworms, expect a more enchanting experience in the Philippine Book Festival (PBF) 2025! Organized by the National Book Development Board (NBDB), which has been at the...
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Judge orders US to restore funds for foreign aid programs
WASHINGTON, USA – A federal judge ordered the administration of US President Donald Trump to restore funding for hundreds of foreign aid contractors who argued that they were negatively impacted by a...
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From hate to love: Is Japan the Philippines’ new Valentine?
Filipinos’ relationship with Japan appears to have gone full circle, if a research study by a Japanese IT company is any indication. From hating the Japanese for the killings and hardships during...
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What to expect from Biyaya Festival in March — coffee, culture, crafts
MANILA, Philippines – Every cup of coffee tells a story, and every weave carries a legacy. In 2025, the first-ever Biyaya Sustainable Living Festival will bring together coffee, clothing, and crafts...
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