Uber riders can now pay with cash as option expands
Uber is introducing a new way to pay in select U.S. cities: cash. Verified riders can now hand fares directly to drivers, a shift for a platform long built on…
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Metro Pacific Tollways appoints ex-Philippine Airlines chief Gilbert Santa Maria as CEO
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp., the Philippines’ largest toll road operator, has named ex-Philippine Airlines president Gilbert Santa Maria as CEO, marking its third leadership shakeup in a year. MANILA — Metro…
Sotto Urges Calm as Public Outcry Grows Over Discaya Construction Allegations
About 100 members of the Akbayan group peacefully dispersed at 10:22 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, following a rally at the gates of the Discaya-owned St. Gerrard Construction compound…
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez bow out of US Open doubles
The unlikely but spirited pairing of Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez drew fans’ attention at the 2025 US Open. A cross-generational duo, 45-year-old Williams and 23-year-old Fernandez teamed up for…
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez advance to US Open doubles quarterfinals
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez celebrate their victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova and Zhang Shuai to reach the U.S. Open women’s doubles quarterfinals. (Photo from @leylahanniefernandez instagram) Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez…
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez advance to third round of US Open doubles
Photo source @leylahannietennis instagram NEW YORK — On Saturday afternoon, Venus Williams reminded the tennis world of her enduring brilliance. The 45-year-old former world No. 1, playing alongside Canadian star Leylah Fernandez,…
Arrest of Global Ferronickel chair sparks security risks inquiry amid China-linked citizenship claims
JOSEPH C. SY – Chairman of the Board of Directors| Photo from Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (FNI) Global Ferronickel chairman Joseph Sy’s arrest over alleged citizenship misrepresentation sparks a Senate…
Napoles gets up to 55 years in new pork barrel conviction
Janet Lim-Napoles, a Filipino businesswoman who became infamous for her involvement in the Philippine pork barrel scam, where public funds were allegedly siphoned off for personal gain. The photo was…
Hontiveros calls on President Marcos to “lead by example” by releasing his SALN; Palace says he’s “ready”
Senator Risa Hontiveros| Photo from Senate of the Philippines MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros has welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive ordering lifestyle checks on government officials involved in flood…
Marcos orders lifestyle audit of all government officials
Office of the President file photo Palace says directive expands probe into questionable flood-control projects MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered a comprehensive lifestyle audit of all government officials,…
Leylah Fernandez falls to world no. 1 Sabalenka in singles but advances in doubles with Venus Williams
PHOTO CREDIT : Leylah Fernndez file photo from her Facebook account NEW YORK — Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez saw her 2025 U.S. Open singles campaign end on Friday, August 29,…
Alexandra Eala exits US Open in second round, sets sights on Sao Paulo
Photo courtesy of usopen.org New York — Alexandra Maniego Eala ended her 2025 US Open campaign in the second round after falling to Spain’s Cristina Bucșa, 6–4, 6–3, on Wednesday, August 27,…
Newsom expands CHP crime-suppression teams to San Diego, Los Angeles and Inland Empire
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, joined by California Highway Patrol leadership and state officials, announces the deployment of new CHP crime-suppression teams during a press conference on Aug. 28, 2025. (Screenshot…
Cracker Barrel’s $94m logo lesson: Why brand value matters for business owners big and small
Cracker Barrel’s logo comparison: the longtime emblem featuring the “Old Timer” leaning on a barrel (top) versus the recently introduced minimalist wordmark (bottom). The company has since scrapped the redesign…
Karen Davila reaffirms integrity: “I never took a single centavo”
Karen Davila via Instagram Karen Davila says she has faced bribe offers but never accepted any and explains why integrity remains central to her journalism. Veteran broadcast journalist Karen Davila, one of the…
Malacañang Relieves PNP Chief Torre, Names Nartatez as Successor
Gen. Nicolas Torre III Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. Photos from Wikimedia Commons / Philippine National Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has taken command of the Philippine…
Nearly a Century on Court: Filipino Trailblazers Who Took on Tennis’ Biggest Stage
A tennis racket and bag inspired by the Philippine flag, a tribute to the nation’s tennis trailblazers on the Grand Slam stage from Felicisimo Ampon to Alexandra Eala. Their names…
China Airlines and Southwest Airlines interline partnership to help boost Philippine tourism
PHOTOS BY: JOE COBILLA JR. LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA-The Philippine tourism industry is expected to get a boost from the recent milestone interline partnership between Taiwan’s flag carrier China Airlines (CAL)…
Eala Scores Breakthrough, Fernandez Advances at US Open Day 1
Ale Eala and Leylah Fernandez | Photos from WTAtennis.com Alexandra Eala makes Open Era history with her first Grand Slam main-draw win, while Leylah Fernandez powers past Rebecca Marino at…
Trump’s War on Mail-In Ballots Meets the Limits of Law
WASHINGTON— Standing before cameras on August 18, President Donald J. Trump vowed to “end mail-in ballots and get rid of these machines” before the 2026 midterms. The promise drew cheers from supporters,…
USCIS Adds ‘Anti-Americanism’ to Immigration Screening in Discretionary Cases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. immigration authorities have introduced a new layer of scrutiny for certain applicants, directing officers to treat evidence of “anti-American” activity as a heavily negative factor when deciding…
Tulfo: Anti-dynasty bills face uphill battle as many lawmakers are relatives
Senator Erwin Tulfo / Senate of the Philippines MANILA — Senator Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday said legislation against political dynasties will remain difficult to pass because many lawmakers in Congress are themselves members…
SC Ruling on Ampatuan Kin Renews Focus on Maguindanao Massacre
A monument at the National Press Club in Manila honors the journalists killed in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre, the deadliest single attack on media workers in history. – Photo Credit: Judgefloro /…
“Flooded gates of corruption”: Senate, COA, BIR probe ‘ghost projects’ in flood-control funds
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson delivers a privilege speech titled “Flooded Gates of Corruption” on Aug. 20, 2025, exposing alleged ghost projects. | Senate of the Philippines BIR joins Senate…
Vico Sotto questions “paid interviews”; Korina Sanchez camp warns of cyber libel
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto – Photo credit: City Government of Pasig / Official portrait of Mayor Vico Sotto (2025) Korina Sanchez – Photo credit: Korina Sanchez-Roxas instagram account MANILA — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto’s…
U.S. Extradition Request for Apollo Quiboloy Sparks Confusion in Manila
FBI “Wanted” poster of Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, who faces federal sex trafficking and labor trafficking charges in California. (Image via FBI.gov) MANILA — Conflicting statements between Philippine officials and the country’s…
Filipinos Among Passengers as Fatal Bus Crash in New York Leaves Five Dead
Rescue crews and state police at the scene of a fatal charter bus crash along the New York State Thruway in Genesee County on August 22, 2025. Five people were…
Senate Pushes Forward on Drug-Testing Program; Lawmakers Join In, Padilla Bill Faces Legal Hurdles
Sen. Robin Padilla, author of Senate Bill 1200 or the “Drug-Free Government Act,” which seeks annual mandatory drug testing for all elected and appointed officials. (File photo from his Facebook…
US Open 2025: Record Purses, Historic Returns, and Filipino Heritage on the Court
From AlexEala Facebook account NEW YORK – The 2025 US Open is underway with historic firsts, emotional comebacks, and a record-setting prize pool. Running from August 19 to September 7, this year’s…
Postal Worker Who Showed Off Cash Online Pleads Guilty to Multi-Year Mail Theft and Bank Fraud Scheme
Mary Ann Magdamit, 31, of Carson, posted images on Instagram showing stacks of hundred-dollar bills and luxury purchases, which prosecutors say were funded through a multi-year scheme to steal checks…