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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PNP anti-kidnapping chief relieved after rescue operation issues surface
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police has put Police Colonel Elmer Ragay on administrative relief after issues on the legality of a recent rescue operation of the PNP’s Anti-Kidnapping...
View ArticleStill perfect, no pressure: NU dismantles UE, coasts to 4-0 start
MANILA, Philippines – The cruise continues for the defending champions. The NU Lady Bulldogs extended their unbeaten start to four games after dominating the UE Lady Warriors, 25-12, 25-11, 25-20, in...
View ArticleFULL INTERVIEW: SB19 hyped up on new song ‘DAM,’ upcoming EP ‘Simula at Wakas’
MANILA, Philippines – As P-pop group SB19 released its new song “DAM”, the group is also ushering in a new era with a new EP titled Simula at Wakas which will be released on April 25. Pablo, Stell,...
View ArticleDuplantis breaks world pole vault record for 11th time
Sweden’s Armand Duplantis soared 6.27 meters to shatter the world pole vault record for a staggering 11th time at the All Star Perche meet in Clermont-Ferrand, France, on Friday, February 28. The...
View ArticleSkype to end service in May as Microsoft prioritizes Teams
Skype will ring for the last time on May 5 as owner Microsoft retires the two-decade-old internet calling service that redefined how people connect across borders. Shutting down Skype will help...
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Ukrainians reel from crisis in US ties after Trump-Zelenskyy clash
KYIV, Ukraine – Ukrainians faced a stark new reality on Saturday, March 1, after a White House clash between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump plunged ties beween Kyiv and...
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 ArticleSandiganbayan upholds conviction of Aurora officials over irregular infra...
MANILA, Philippines – The anti-graft Sandiganbayan recently upheld the conviction of six Aurora province officials tagged in the irregular award of an infrastructure project in 2014. In a resolution...
View ArticleNocum shines late as Rain or Shine trims semis deficit vs TNT to 1-2
MANILA, Philippines – Adrian Nocum made key plays down the stretch, steering Rain or Shine to a 103-98 win over TNT in Game 3 of their PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals at the Araneta Coliseum on...
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[Two Pronged] American expat frustrated with Filipina wife’s family
Rappler’s Life and Style section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes. Jeremy has a master’s degree in law from Oxford University. A banker of 37...
View ArticlePH women’s bobsled team snags silver in Korea Cup, men’s crew finishes 4th
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine winter sports is on the rise as bobsledders Rhea Joy Sumalpong and Shirley Salamagos bagged silver in the Korea Cup Bobsled Championship that ran from February 27 to...
View ArticleIsrael blocks aid into Gaza as ceasefire standoff escalates
Israel blocked the entry of aid trucks into Gaza on Sunday, March 2, as a standoff over the truce that has halted fighting for the past six weeks escalated, with Hamas calling on Egyptian and Qatari...
View ArticleLIST: Winners, Oscars 2025
MANILA, Phiippines – A new set of winners will take home the highly coveted Oscar statuette at the 97th Academy Awards on Monday, March 3 (Manila time), at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in...
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