Nevada regents delay vote on tuition hikes tied to $46.5-million budget gap
LAS VEGAS – The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents has postponed a vote on a proposal that could increase university tuition by up to 12 percent…
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Two bills in U.S. Congress reignite scrutiny over dual citizenship
Official portraits of Rep. Abe Hamadeh of Arizona and Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio, sponsors of separate House and Senate bills that have renewed congressional debate over dual citizenship. Two…
Republicans unveil health care plan to counter Democratic push to extend ACA subsidies
Senate lawmakers are set to vote on competing proposals on Affordable Care Act subsidies. Both proposals expected to fall short in the Senate WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans on Tuesday, December 9,…
Nationwide waterway cleanup gains momentum as DPWH targets major flood chokepoints
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and San Miguel Corporation president and CEO Ramon Ang, shown here with DPWH officials in a file photo during the dredging operations at Balihatar Creek in…
PH government cancels Zaldy Co’s passport as international coordination begins
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, said the Philippine government has cancelled the passport of resigned Ako Bicol party-list representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co, as authorities expand…
Contractor Sarah Discaya surrenders to NBI ahead of expected arrest warrant
Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” Discaya, who mounted an unsuccessful bid for Pasig City mayor earier this year, in a photo from her public campaign materials. She surrendered to the NBI on…
DOJ Claims Sufficient Evidence To Charge Atong Ang
Atong Ang file photo Prosecutors claim there is probable cause to pursue kidnapping and homicide charges tied to the missing sabungeros case, while clearing several individuals, including actress Gretchen Barretto,…
Marcos presses Congress to act on political reform bills
Members of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council meet at Malacañang Palace on December 9, 2025, during the first full LEDAC session of the 20th Congress, where President Ferdinand Marcos Jr….
Claudine Barretto denounces revived tale involving sister Gretchen
From left: Claudine Barretto, business leader Vivian Yuchengco, and Gretchen Barretto. Both Claudine and Yuchengco have rejected the long-running RCBC elevator rumor involving Gretchen, describing the decades-old tale as false….
Working while collecting Social Security: The “slow fade” more Americans choose
More Americans now work while collecting Social Security, creating a phased retirement shaped by rising costs, longer life spans, and multigenerational responsibilities. The changing architecture of retirement More Americans now…
The Philippines rebuilds its gateways : A nationwide push to modernize air travel
Commercial aircraft prepare for departure at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, reflecting continued demand and the need for expanded aviation infrastructure. – Photo courtesy of San Miguel Corporation. A look at…
Independent People’s Commission gains momentum as Ombudsman says ICI may have only two months left
From left: Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, who expects the ICI to finish its mandate within one to two months; Senate President Vicente Sotto III, who supports creating a legislated successor;…
St. Genevieve students launch Christmas card campaign urging Newsom to Say Yes to federal scholarship program
PANORAMA CITY, CA – More than 600 students at St. Genevieve Parish Schools will launch a Christmas card campaign on Friday, December 5, urging Governor Gavin Newsom to support California’s participation…
Dancing emerges as a promising tool for easing depression, new research shows
A 2024 BMJ review finds structured dance programs may help reduce depression symptoms. Experts say dance is promising but should supplement standard care. A major medical review published this year…
ICI urges plunder, corruption charges vs Revilla; case buildup sought for Escudero and others
Former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. is seen in a Senate hearing in this file photo. The ICI has recommended plunder and corruption charges against him in its flood control…
Kim Chiu files qualified theft complaint against sister; resurfaced feng shui clip draws public curiosity
Actress Kim Chiu (left) and her sister Lakambini “Lakam” Chiu share a warm moment during a Chinese New Year celebration in a photo posted on Instagram in January 2025. (Photo…
City of Carson Recognized with Top Benefits Award from Mployer
Carson, California – The City of Carson is proud to announce that it has been recognized with the 2025 Top Benefits Award from Mployer, the industry-standard for employee benefit plan rating. This honor highlights the City of Carson’s commitment to offering comprehensive, high-quality benefits that support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of its workforce. The Top Benefits Award is based on an in-depth, data-driven evaluation of an employer’s…
House suspends Barzaga for 60 days without pay over social media posts
Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga speaks at the plenary hall of the House of Representatives in Quezon City during a recent session. The chamber voted to suspend him for 60 days…
Palace says Marcos family open to lifestyle check
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and their sons in an undated family photo. Malacañang said the First Family is open to a lifestyle check under existing…
S&P keeps Philippines on path toward long-sought ‘A’ rating
Metro Manila’s financial district at sunset. The skyline of Bonifacio Global City and Makati, home to major banks and corporate headquarters, remains a visual marker of the Philippines’ economic strength as…
Rogelio Singson resigns as ICI commissioner
Rogelio “Babes” Singson (Photo by Avito C. Dalan / Philippine News Agency / public domain) Rogelio “Babes” Singson has stepped down from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure, citing health reasons…
Court approves cancellation of Roque and Ong passports in Lucky South 99 trafficking case
Harry Roque (Photo from Presidential Communications Operations Office ) and Cassandra Li Ong (Senate of the Philippines file photo) MANILA – A Pasig City court has granted the government’s request…
Palace, DFA and Ukraine Embassy dismiss Russian claim of US recruiting Filipinos for Ukraine war as ‘fake news’
The Department of Foreign Affairs reiterated that no recruitment program for Ukraine exists. (File photo) MANILA – Malacañang has rejected as “fake news” a claim circulated by the Russian Foreign…
Luneta protesters press flood-control accountability as some groups call for Marcos, Duterte to resign
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla observes protest actions along Recto Avenue in Manila on Sunday (Nov. 30, 2025), noting that the demonstrations stayed orderly and peaceful. (PNA photo…
Jimuel Pacquiao opens pro career with majority draw in California debut
Referee raises the arms of Jimuel Pacquiao and Brendan Lally after their four-round bout ends in a majority draw at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. (Photo courtesy of Manny…
Island Pacific unveils what it calls the biggest parol outside the Philippines at Paskong Pinoy fiesta in Los Angeles
The Biggest Parol outside the Philippines LOS ANGELES — On November 22, 2025, members of the Filipino community in Los Angeles gathered for one of the season’s most festive celebrations: the…
Germany rejects Russian claim it issues visas for Filipinos recruited to fight in Ukraine
Russian troops in Novoaidar Photo via Wikimedia Commons, 6 March 2022 (CC BY 4.0). MANILA — Germany firmly rejected a Russian accusation that its Manila embassy issues visas to Filipinos allegedly recruited…
Lacson seeks stronger AMLC powers as corruption probe expands
File photo from the Senate of the Philippines Sen. Panfilo Lacson files a bill to expand the AMLC’s authority as investigators freeze more assets tied to alleged flood-control corruption….
Marcos, Zelenskyy agree on stronger cooperation as PH prepares for ASEAN chairship
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. speaks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a phone call on bilateral cooperation and upcoming ASEAN chairship preparations. (Photo from the Bongbong Marcos Facebook account)…
Henry Alcantara returns ₱110 million tied to flood-control scam
Former DPWH Bulacan district engineer Henry Alcantara (Photo source: House of Representatives) The former DPWH engineer faces mounting scrutiny after initiating a multi-stage restitution plan, returning funds tied to…