No Luka Doncic, no problem for Lakers in win over Clippers
LeBron James scored 26 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 9 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers gave a glimpse at an identity for the road ahead with a convincing 122-97 victory over the Los...
View ArticleHouse impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, February 5, setting the stage for a grueling trial at the Senate that could lead to her...
View ArticleIs the Iwata Jet Fan-X’s cold compress worth it?
On paper, the Iwata Jet Fan-X checks many boxes for the ideal mini fan. It has jet-strength wind power, costs less than P2,000, and even has a mini cold compress! But as good as it is on paper, how...
View ArticleAnthony Davis debut? Possibly in Mavs-Celtics finals rematch
Anthony Davis could make his debut for the Mavericks on Thursday, February 6 (Friday, February 7, Manila time) when Dallas hits the road to wrap up its two-game season series with the Boston Celtics....
View ArticleWorld Sushi Skills Institute Seminar 2025 heads to Manila
MANILA, Philippines – Calling all sushi lovers and aspiring chefs! The World Sushi Skills Institute Seminar 2025 is currently in Manila, running from February 5 to 7 at Enderun College. Hosted by...
View ArticleDA okays onion importation to avoid repeat of 2022 crisis, farmers question...
MANILA, Philippines – Agricultural Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. confirmed on Thursday, February 6, that he authorized the importation of 3,000 metric tons of red onions and 1,000 metric tons of...
View ArticleAll Negros Island Region lawmakers favored Sara Duterte impeachment
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Representatives from all the congressional districts in the Negros Island Region (NIR) were among the lawmakers who signed in favor of the impeachment of Vice...
View ArticleEscudero: No Senate impeachment trial during session break
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Chiz Escudero said on Thursday, February 6, that the Senate will not hold the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte during the session break,...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review-in-progress: Groundwork for phone-based...
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra ditches the S24 Ultra’s design, gets a notable weight reduction, gains a higher resolution ultra-wide camera with macro capability, gets the requisite annual processor...
View ArticleSandara Park honors Barbie Hsu: ‘We will always remember you’
MANILA, Philippines – K-pop star Sandara Park paid tribute to Barbie Hsu, calling the late Taiwanese actress one her early influences. Park sang “Ni Yao De Ai,” a part of the original soundtrack of...
View ArticleMAP: Where are the ‘areas of concern’ in the 2025 elections?
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has identified at least 403 areas of concern for the upcoming 2025 polls, based on the severity of potential threats to the electoral process. These...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: Filipino soldiers have come near Typhon missile system, contrary...
Claim: Filipino soldiers have never come near the Mid-Range Capability missile system from the United States, also known as the Typhon missile system. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The...
View ArticlePowers and Duties: City Mayor, Vice Mayor, Councilor in the Philippines
City Mayor Term of Office 3 years starting noon of June 30 following election dayCan be elected to a maximum of 3 consecutive terms Qualifications Citizen of the PhilippinesRegistered voter in the...
View ArticleMavericks handle Celtics for 1st win since Doncic trade
Klay Thompson scored 25 points and Spencer Dinwiddie added 22 off the bench as the undermanned Dallas Mavericks earned a 127-120 road victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday, February 6 (Friday,...
View Article[Ask The Tax Whiz] How tax incentives are driving tourism investments in the...
What role does ESG, specifically green investment, play in attracting investors to sustainable projects in the Philippines? The Philippines is actively pursuing a greener and more sustainable future,...
View ArticleNets to buy out Ben Simmons – report
The Brooklyn Nets are working on a buyout of Ben Simmons’ contract, ESPN reported Thursday, February 6 (Friday, February 7, Manila time). Simmons is in the final season of a five-year, $177.2 million...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: No reports of Nigeria deporting 700 US citizens
Claim: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has begun deporting 700 US citizens residing in Nigeria following reports of US President Donald Trump’s deportation of hundreds of Nigerians. Rating: FALSE Why...
View Article[In This Economy] The manufactured crisis that is Marcos’ ‘food security...
Last week I wrote that an emerging legacy of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration is its failure to bring the economy back to its pre-pandemic trajectory. Another emerging legacy is Marcos’...
View ArticleLOOK: Why Dia Maté’s national costume won at Reina Hispanoamericana 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Congratulations are in order for Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2024, Dia Maté, for winning Best National Costume (Mejor Traje Típico) at Reina Hispanoamericana 2025. Dia...
View ArticleSara Duterte on impeachment: Getting dumped by ex hits harder
Two days after she was impeached by the House of Representatives, Vice President Sara Duterte finally broke her silence on the issue in what was supposed to be just a brief “address to the nation.”...
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