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…
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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…
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…
The rise of ad hominem politics
Personal attacks increasingly shape political arguments in the Philippines and the US. Citizens play a crucial role in identifying and resisting these tactics to keep public debate grounded in fact….
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…
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…
Miss Universe owners face widening legal troubles in Thailand and Mexico
Miss Universe co-owners Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip of Thailand and Raúl Rocha Cantú of Mexico face separate legal investigations in Bangkok and Mexico City, placing the pageant’s leadership under heightened global scrutiny. (Photos…
Study shows Gen Z most likely to leave Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — A new global urban-preferences study suggests that many young Las Vegans view the city as a temporary stop rather than a long-term home. The Gensler City Pulse…
US DOT launches civility campaign as holiday air travel surges
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy introduces a national civility initiative as travelers move through busy airport terminals ahead of the holiday season. (Secretary Duffy photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of…
Manila to host first WTA tour stop with 2026 Philippine Women’s Open
Alex Eala stands as the standard-bearer of Philippine tennis around the world. Manila will host its first WTA tour-level event, the Philippine Women’s Open, on January 26 to 31, 2026….
From mortar to dessert: How a colonial building technique shaped Filipino architecture and cuisine
Three UNESCO-recognized Spanish-era churches : San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila; Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte; and Miagao Church in Iloilo represent some of the finest examples of Spanish-era architecture in the…
What’s on Your Table: A Filipino Thanksgiving Spread
The turkey is often prepared with a Filipino twist, marinated in calamansi and toyo or adobo flavors. A warm, vivid look at how Filipino families blend tradition, heritage and culinary experience…
Court blocks GOP friendly Texas voting map in major blow ahead of 2026
The United States Courthouse in El Paso, Texas, where a three judge federal panel blocked the GOP drawn congressional map for the 2026 elections. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) …
Philippine Consulate in LA hosts roundtable on tax policy reforms
Left: Raymond “Mon” Abrea pays a courtesy call on Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz and Consul Francis Maynard Maleon at the Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles, where they discussed…
Apple’s Digital ID brings passport verification to TSA checkpoints nationwide
Digital ID allows users to create an identification card in Apple Wallet using information from their valid U.S. passport and present it securely through an iPhone or Apple Watch. (Photo…
Luxury retail’s quiet risk: when cash meets couture
Luxury retail displays, jewelry counters, watch galleries and designer fashion spaces reflect the industry’s elegance and exclusivity while also highlighting the volume of high-value goods that move through cash transactions….
Senator Imee Marcos accuses President Marcos of drug use; Palace rejects claim as family members push back
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Senator Imee Marcos in separate appearances. The siblings became the center of a national controversy after the senator publicly accused the President of long-term drug use,…
Bataan nuclear plant’s future hinges on new independent regulator
The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant in Morong, Bataan remains preserved but non-operational nearly four decades after its completion. Under the country’s new nuclear safety law, the facility cannot be rehabilitated…
High-level departures test Palace response to expanding infrastructure controversy
NEW LEADERSHIP AT THE PALACE: Ralph Recto (left) takes over as Executive Secretary following the resignation of Lucas Bersamin (right) Marcos reorganizes top leadership, names new Executive Secretary, DBM OIC…
On the quiet math of kindness
We do not truly know what goes on in people’s lives. People carry more than they let on, and what we notice is usually only a fraction of the truth….
Bersamin rejects resignation rumors as Palace faces pressure over flood-control scandal
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (PNA photo) Executive secretary says he remains on the job as investigations widen MANILA — Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Sunday, November 16, 2025, denied rumors that he…
Rosa Rosal, beloved actress and humanitarian icon, dies at 97
Rosa Rosal through the years: a young star of LVN Pictures during Philippine cinema’s Golden Age, a respected humanitarian leader with the Philippine Red Cross, and a Philippine Postal Corporation…
When politics plays with lives: the lesson America nearly forgot
The 2025 shutdown closed federal institutions and created hardship for federal workers nationwide. In Washington, D.C., World Central Kitchen stepped in to serve free meals to affected employees and families….
Zaldy Co’s ₱100 billion budget allegation sparks scrutiny as officials push back
Zaldy Co speaks in a video statement released online, where he details his version of events surrounding the 2025 budget process. Budget Secretary Pangandaman, Malacañang and key lawmakers highlight procedural…
Edison Scholars program opens applications for $1.5 million in STEM scholarships
ROSEMEAD, Calif. – High school seniors in Southern California Edison’s service area can now apply for the Edison Scholars program, a $1.5 million scholarship initiative supporting students pursuing careers in…
Longest government shutdown ends after 43 days of gridlock
The President signed the funding bill on November 12, 2025 to end the longest government shutdown in US history. ( President Donald Trump in a file photo from the White House.)…
Juan Ponce Enrile dies at 101, key figure in Philippine political history
Enrile in 2017 (via Wikimedia Commons) Enrile was a central figure in both martial law and the EDSA transition. MANILA – Juan Ponce Enrile, whose political life spanned the post-war republic,…
