Baguio policeman, 3 others arrested in major Cordillera shabu bust
BAGUIO, Philippines – Authorities arrested a police officer and three others Tuesday, March 25, in a raid that led to the biggest shabu (meth) haul in the Cordillera region in recent months. Law...
View ArticleMetrobank cardholder wins P1-million cashback from paying bills
Michelle Credo, a mompreneur from Rizal, never expected that her everyday transactions with her Metrobank credit card would make her an instant millionaire. But last January, fate had a surprise in...
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Philippines’ 2025 warm and dry season underway
MANILA, Philippines – Expect hotter days ahead as the Philippines’ warm and dry season has begun. In a statement on Wednesday, March 26, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical...
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WATCH: Death is coming in ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ trailer
MANILA, Philippines – “Death is coming for our family….” Are you ready? Warner Bros. Philippines released the official trailer for the upcoming Final Destination movie on Tuesday, March 25. Play Video...
View ArticleLa Niña: Ytang rains career-high 30 as UP shocks NU dynasty
MANILA, Philippines – If it were up to the UP Fighting Maroons, they’d in all likelihood decide to play every game at the FilOil EcoOil Centre. Back at the San Juan City arena since their 2-0 start in...
View ArticleTrump drives trade war fears with new auto tariffs
Asian auto stocks fell on Thursday after US President Donald Trump unveiled a 25% tariff on imported vehicles, expanding a global trade war and prompting criticism and threats of retaliation from...
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[DECODED] Three ways Duterte’s propaganda machine has changed
Two weeks ago, I sent a newsletter about how former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest activated familiar disinformation tactics online. We were just starting to monitor the online discussions then,...
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Banking on women: Why these female employees stayed loyal to EastWest Bank...
Retaining employees is not a simple feat nowadays, especially after the post-pandemic “Great Resignation” trend snowballed across the globe. In fact, according to the 2025 Employee Sentiment Study of...
View ArticleLuto na! Treasure trove of vintage Philippine cookbooks now available online
MANILA, Philippines – Knowledge-sharing has taken the Philippine culinary community by storm! Thanks to the efforts of a passionate Reddit user and researcher, a treasure trove of over 70 vintage...
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OFW families will be hit hardest by ‘zero remittance week’ — economists
MANILA, Philippines – Economists believe that a planned “zero remittance week” among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will hit their families back home the hardest. Their remarks come after some OFWs...
View ArticleAlex Eala cracks top 100, nets biggest purse yet in Miami Open dream run
MANILA, Philippines – From a hefty payday to a new career-high world ranking, Alex Eala will reap the rewards of her hard work. Eala cracked the top 100 of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) for the...
View Article#FactsFirstPH guides: Election offenses, red flags Filipinos should look out for
MANILA, Philippines – The 2025 election is fast approaching, and candidates are getting creative with their campaigns in the hope of winning. But citizens and government should be on the lookout for...
View ArticleGunmen kill town councilor in Zamboanga del Norte
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, Philippines – Gunmen shot dead a town councilor in Barangay Macleodes, Polanco town, while he was having dinner with his wife on Tuesday, March 25, police said. The victim,...
View Article#PHVote lingo: Terms to know in Philippine elections
With election season in full swing, it’s likely you’ll find at least one story in the news every day about campaigns, or statements from the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The Philippine election...
View Article[Ask Your Comelec] Can jailed Duterte run and serve as Davao mayor?
MANILA, Philippines – In October 2024, former president Rodrigo Duterte reneged on his word that he was done with politics and just wanted to retire. He filed his certificate of candidacy for mayor of...
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[In This Economy] The economics of ‘zero remittance week’
Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest on March 11 (which already seems like years ago) has angered many overseas Filipinos (OFs), among whom Duterte continues to enjoy considerable support. You see, since he ran...
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vivo announces robotics lab, showcases first mixed reality headset at Boao...
The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 commenced in Boao, Hainan on March 25, 2025. As a strategic partner of the event for the fourth consecutive year and a new member of the Boao Forum for...
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US and PH defense chiefs agree on ‘bold steps,’ hi-tech military exercises
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and the United States on Friday, March 28, made a commitment to work together to improve Manila’s domestic defense industry, as their defense chiefs announced...
View ArticleUE opens applications for Tan Yan Kee Foundation scholarship
This is a press release from the University of the East. The University of the East (UE) is now accepting applications for the UE-Tan Yan Kee Foundation Inc. (TYKFI) scholarship program for school...
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Cebu Pacific launches piso seat sale, gets first aircraft delivery in 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Cebu Pacific is ending its anniversary month with a seat sale, offering flights for as low as P1 for a one-way base fare. This means, however, that fees and other surcharges will...
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