Trump to make English official US language, source says
WASHINGTON, USA – President Donald Trump will sign an executive order to make English the official US language, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Friday, February 28. The source did not...
View ArticleComelec sues vice mayoral bet over video claiming ability to manipulate VCMs
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday, February 28, filed a complaint against a vice mayoral bet in Isabela over videos he reportedly posted on Facebook claiming...
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‘New moon not sighted’: Ramadan begins on March 2 in PH
MANILA, Philippines – The Islamic fasting month of Ramadan will begin on Sunday, March 2, in the Philippines, after moonsighting committees across the country reported no sighting of the new moon....
View ArticlePope Francis, in setback, had ‘isolated’ breathing crisis – Vatican
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis had an “isolated breathing crisis” in the hospital on Friday, February 28, the Vatican said, in a setback as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia. Francis has...
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Trump and Zelenskyy clash, leaving Ukraine exposed in war with Russia
WASHINGTON, USA – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy‘s meeting with Donald Trump ended in disaster on Friday, February 28, after the two leaders clashed in an extraordinary exchange before the...
View ArticleWorld reacts to Zelenskyy-Trump Oval Office clash
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump clashed at a White House meeting that ended in disaster on Friday, February 28, prompting an outpouring of reaction from across...
View Article[Finterest] You can swap your torn bills, rusted coins at any bank for free
MANILA, Philippines – Got a ripped P100 bill that you can’t use? Or maybe some rusty coins that have been sitting in your drawer for years? Here’s your reminder that you can actually exchange your...
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Books beyond seas, stilt houses: How creatives inspire Sama-Bajau, Tausug...
TAWI-TAWI, Philippines – It takes two flights from Manila to Tawi-Tawi, and another two-hour ferry ride to reach Sitangkai, the southernmost island of the Philippines where most of the structures are...
View ArticleChad Booc, Jurain Ngujo honored at La Viña’s ‘Ransomed by Love’ Cebu book tour
CEBU, Philippines – Former Ateneo School of Government dean and human rights lawyer Antonio “Tony” La Viña recollected significant moments of his life with slain activists Chad Booc, Jurain Ngujo II,...
View ArticleChoco Mucho rolls 7 in a row in close Chery sweep; Petro drops Capital1 for...
MANILA, Philippines – Choco Mucho fended off a gutsy challenge by Chery Tiggo to reach the 2025 PVL All-Filipino quarterfinals off a close 25-22, 25-22, 25-23 sweep at the PhilSports Arena on...
View ArticleWATCH: Top 5 News Stories This Week, February 23 to March 1
What a week of news stories! POTUS Donald Trump and his veep JD Vance insult Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he visits the White House. Pope Francis suffers a “setback” in his recovery from...
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COA commissioner flagged for ‘defending DOF’ in PhilHealth oral arguments
MANILA, Philippines – An ad interim commissioner of the Commission on Audit (COA) was flagged for “defending” the Department of Finance (DOF) on its order to government-owned and controlled...
View ArticlePANOORIN: Paghahanap sa buwan bago ang Ramadan
MAYNILA, Pilipinas – Nagtipon-tipon sa Manila Baywalk ang ilang Muslim sa Metro Manila nitong Biyernes, ika-28 ng Pebrero, para sa tradisyunal na moonsighting activity. Sa paghahanap sa buwan, layunin...
View ArticlePope Francis remains stable, has not had new breathing crisis
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for just over two weeks fighting double pneumonia, is in a stable condition and has not had further breathing crises, the Vatican said on...
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Mural art reminds Gen Z, millennials of Talisay City’s glorious past, icons...
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – The stunning mural art along the national highway in Barangay Zone 15, Talisay City, Negros Occidental serves as a potent reminder of the city’s glorious past and...
View ArticleAfter Trump clash, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy gets warm UK welcome before European...
LONDON, United Kingdom – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer greeted President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a warm embrace on Saturday, March 1, after the Ukrainian leader flew to London for talks...
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[OPINION] America’s Ukraine pivot
As Filipinos celebrated the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus marked the third year of the Russian attack on Kyiv. EDSA ended decades...
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Old tradition brings Marawi Muslims together as Ramadan begins
MARAWI, Philippines – On the eve of Ramadan, Meranao families gathered for pegang, a tradition steeped in faith, unity, and the shared warmth of a meal. Derived from the Meranao words “paganay”...
View ArticleCan instant noodles ever be healthy? Nutrition experts weigh in
MANILA, Philippines – As Filipinos, we love our pancit canton. But why do they have to taste so good even though they’re far from nutritious? Can they ever be, even slightly? This is the bold change...
View ArticleGinebra blows out NorthPort again to gain 3-0 lead, zero in on finals
MANILA, Philippines – A place in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals is within reach after Barangay Ginebra gave NorthPort another beating by way of a 127-100 mauling at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday,...
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