Photo from TSA.Gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Beginning February 1, 2026, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin charging a $45 fee to domestic airline travelers who arrive at airport security checkpoints without a REAL ID-compliant…
Alex Eala returns a shot during match play, as packed stands reflect the growing global attention following the Filipina tennis standout on the professional tour. Photo Credit: Alex Eala / Instagram…
A Philippine 20-peso coin is seen among other denominations. As the peso falls to historic lows, the impact is felt far beyond currency markets, pushing up daily costs at home…
I have previously written, on occasion, about MaryKay Loss Carlson in this column. My most recent encounter with the outgoing United States ambassador to the Philippines came earlier this month, during an…
President addresses health concerns. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers a recorded message on Jan. 22, 2026, reassuring the public after a brief health episode and saying doctors found no life-threatening condition. He said…
Wanted poster of businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang, issued by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG). (Photo courtesy of CIDG) Businessman remains at large as courts issue non-bailable arrest warrants MANILA — Philippine authorities…
Former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. arrives at the Sandiganbayan in Quezon City on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, for the issuance of his commitment order and booking procedures, accompanied by…
Joseph Victor Ejercito, chair of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges, faces an ethics complaint alleging inaction on a pending case against Francis Escudero. MANILA — An ethics complaint has been filed against Joseph…
Photo from Zaldy Co’s Instagram account MANILA — Malacañang on Thursday, January 22, said it is open to any step that could help clarify the case involving fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy…
Left: Senator Risa Hontiveros speaks during a Senate hearing. Right: Contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II Hontiveros has raised concerns over withheld flood-control financial records from Discaya as the Senate investigation into…
Friends, As we enter this new year, I have been reflecting deeply on the virtue of trust. I believe it is something we all need these days—to trust in God’s…
When the storm arrives, the difference is not strength but direction. The cows turn away and run, stretching the struggle longer.The bison turn into the wind and walk through, shortening the…
International theater icon Lea Salonga with her son, Nic Chien, in celebration of Nic’s 19th birthday. The image accompanied a message reflecting on motherhood, pride, and her son’s journey into adulthood. –…
Manila, Philippines – The drive towards mobility starts now! Following the successful celebration of its 20th anniversary, Worldbex Services International (WSI), the organizer of the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS),…
Photo Credit : Presidential Communications Office (PCO) The Philippine House of Representatives has received an impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., as allies stress due process and question the…
The new United States Dietary Guidelines, anticipated worldwide, were announced by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., on January 7, 2026. Basically, it emphasized consumption of “real food,” more protein, healthy fats,…
Photos courtesy of Malacañang Pasay City, Philippines / January 18, 2026 — As it marks 85 years of flight, Philippine Airlines (PAL) signaled a global turn with the unveiling of…
As the new year begins, I asked nine respondents from different walks of life to share their personal hopes, expectations, and anticipations for 2026. Their reflections span governance, journalism, culture,…
Photo from The White House “The Great Healthcare Plan stops sending big insurance companies billions in extra taxpayer-funded subsidy payments and instead send that money directly to eligible Americans to…
By Fred Schulte Photo Credit : Kaiser Permanente In the largest Medicare Advantage fraud settlement to date, Kaiser Permanente has agreed to pay $556 million to settle Justice Department allegations that it billed the…
Hey friends! As we step into Ordinary Time in our liturgical calendar, let’s take a moment to reflect on what this season truly means. It’s not “ordinary” in the sense…
Pictured from left to right: Avin Sharma, Port of LA; Carla Grandy, senior advisor to the chancellor; Chancellor Sonya Christian; Terry Tamminen, CEO of AltaSea; President Hildegarde B. Aguinaldo, Board…
“Star In A Million” finalist Garth Garcia, who is currently based in America, has announced his birthday concert Garth Garcia Sings The Classics with Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha and Philippines’…
The Likhang Filipino Exhibition Halls opens its doors on January 15, ready to welcome guests and dignitaries attending the series of meetings leading to the ASEAN Summit that the Philippines…
Manila, Philippines. The Philippine World Building and Construction Expo (WORLDBEX) is set to make its highly anticipated return in 2026, once again positioning itself as the premier event for the…
Kristin Villanueva, portraying ER nurse Princess Dela Cruz, assists during a critical emergency alongside Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch in a scene from The Pitt. – Photo credit: IMDB / HBO…
The newly refurbished hard courts at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center in Manila, where the Philippines will host the Philippine Women’s Open 2026, the country’s first Women’s Tennis Association–sanctioned tournament, from January 26…
LOS ANGELES — Here Lies Love, the disco-pop musical by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, is scheduled to run at Center Theatre Group’s Mark Taper Forum from February 11 through March 22,…
Court found probable cause in kidnapping with homicide complaints. Atong Ang, through counsel, denied involvement in the disappearance of dozens of sabungeros and said his defense will challenge the arrest…
New studies revealed the potential health benefits of coffee, more specifically, on its positive effects on lowering the risk for chronic disease and on longevity. One study “suggests that consuming…
