DOH flagged after P1.4 billion ‘idle cash’ found in various accounts
MANILA, Philippines – Government auditors flagged the Department of Health (DOH) after discovering P1.417 billion of unutilized cash or income in the accounts of its centers for health development...
View ArticleHamas says Israeli military withdraws from Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor
The Israeli military has withdrawn from an area of Gaza known as the Netzarim corridor that bisects the enclave, Hamas said on Sunday, February 9, a move that was expected under the ceasefire...
View ArticleHow this Fil-Am stunt performer jumped into the director’s chair in Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, USA – Jonathan Eusebio, the son of immigrant parents from the Philippines, was raised to keep his head down and just blend in. After many years as a stunt performer, a fight and stunt...
View Article[HOMESTRETCH] Lighting up Philippine volleyball with Akari Power Chargers
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine volleyball is on an adrenaline run. From collegiate leagues like the UAAP and the NCAA to professional ones like the PVL, the sport has also brought in a lot of fans...
View ArticleDirector King Palisoc on spotlighting Bohol-based choir for ‘Song of the...
For two consecutive years, in 2023 and 2024, producers Girlie Rodis, Celeste Legaspi, and Rachel Alejandro submitted the material for Song of the Fireflies to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF),...
View ArticleSome US health clinics grapple with federal funding squeeze
President Donald Trump’s executive orders have begun to disrupt patient care in the United States, as some providers cannot access essential federal funding, according to interviews with a dozen...
View ArticleChiefs chase ‘three-peat’ against Eagles as Trump travels to Super Bowl
NEW ORLEANS, USA – The Kansas City Chiefs chase history with an unprecedented Super Bowl “three-peat” on the line when they step into the Superdome on Sunday, February 9 (Monday, February 10, Manila...
View Article‘Underrated’ Deon Thompson proves worth, tows Rain or Shine to semis
MANILA, Philippines – Rain or Shine import Deon Thompson often goes under the radar. But in game when his team needed him the most, Thompson proved he can put the Elasto Painters on his back on the...
View ArticleCA affirms decision to dismiss Yanson 4 complaint vs mother, other siblings
MANILA, Philippines – The Court of Appeals (CA) affirmed with finality the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) decision to dismiss the complaint filed by the “Yanson 4” siblings against their mother,...
View ArticleAt the top again: EJ Obiena claims 1st gold of 2025 in France
MANILA, Philippines – EJ Obiena rediscovered his winning form and captured his first gold medal of the year after ruling the Meeting Metz Moselle Athlelor in France on Saturday, February 8. The...
View ArticleLalamove offers ride-hailing services in Greater Manila, Pampanga, Cebu
MANILA, Philippines – Desperate Filipino commuters have previously tried to have themselves “delivered” home by using Lalamove. Now, the app is officially making ride-hailing services available. In a...
View ArticleCaidic says selection panel to choose most deserving players for PBA Greatest...
MANILA, Philippines – Determining the 10 newest additions to the PBA Greatest Players list is a tall order considering the abundance of notable candidates. But league icon Allan Caidic assured fans...
View ArticleRJ Abarrientos quick to move on after alarming death threats
MANILA, Philippines – RJ Abarrientos needed to move on quick even as he feared for his life after receiving death threats from someone who claimed to have lost a bet because of him. Putting the scary...
View ArticleCup of Joe pays homage to their roots in ‘Silakbo’ concert
MANILA, Philippines – Cup of Joe started out as a high school band in Baguio in 2018. When they were just starting out, the stages they’d set foot on were much smaller. The five-piece band would often...
View ArticleAshley Ortega reveals score between her and Mavy Legaspi
MANILA, Philippines – Ashley Ortega revealed that she and her fellow Kapuso star, Mavy Legaspi, are dating. In a Fast Talk with Boy Abunda episode that aired on Monday, February 10, Abunda asked the...
View ArticlePulse Asia: Tight race for 2025 Senate race | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: It’s a tight race to the ‘Magic 12’ in January 2025 Senate race survey The latest preference survey by pollster...
View ArticleAfter back-to-back medals, EJ Obiena falls to 7th in Germany meet
MANILA, Philippines – Consistency is one thing EJ Obiena looks to build on as he placed second to last in his latest meet. Coming off back-to-back podium finishes in his first two events of the year,...
View ArticleSoon, a quicker way to reach Sagada from Manila
BAGUIO, Philippines – A bus trip from Manila to Sagada would take roughly 11 to 12 hours. But by next year, you can be in Sagada from Manila in maybe three hours. An airport in Candon is set to be...
View ArticleMunimuni announces locations for ‘Alegorya’ Philippine tour
MANILA, Philippines – Indie band Munimuni has just announced the key locations for its upcoming “Alegorya” Philippine tour. On Monday, February 10, the band shared that it would be making stops in...
View ArticleTrump’s foreign aid cuts ‘catastrophic,’ says global Catholic charity arm
VATICAN CITY – The Roman Catholic Church’s worldwide charity arm sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s cuts to US foreign aid on Monday, February 10, saying his plans to end funding for relief...
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