The Philippines and New Zealand are moving to accelerate defense cooperation as both countries push for the ratification of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), while Manila advances a broader concept that would position the country as a venue for strategic convergence among like-minded...
Jemay Santiago steps into a more personal and emotionally exposed chapter with her new R&B single “1A,” a track centered on grief, anxiety, and the quiet process of rebuilding self-worth. Known for her curated online presence as a content creator, Santiago shifts away from polished digital...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is looking to leverage the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the country’s strong bilateral ties with Australia and New Zealand to attract investments in key sectors. In a statement, PEZA said it recently mounted a trade mission...
CLEVELAND (AP) — Karl Anthony-Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 17 and the New York Knicks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 Monday night to complete a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Landry...
If the deadly building collapse in Angeles City, Pampanga over the weekend highlighted anything, it 's the need for the immediate passage of the proposed new Philippine Building Act (PBA). Thus, said Surigao del Sur 1st district Rep. Romeo Momo Sr., chairman of the House Committee on Public...
The power generation arm of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has clarified that its upcoming merger with SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) will have no immediate impact on financials or public ownership, maintaining business as usual as the corporate heavyweight prepares for a...
For eight decades, JBL has been a driving force in shaping how the world experiences sound. From the grand stages of massive concerts and the acoustic perfection of modern cinemas to everyday gaming setups and personal playlists, the brand has built a global legacy. What started back in 1946 as a...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) plans to invest nearly ₱7 billion in a dedicated substation to guarantee a stable power supply for New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac, anticipating a surge in demand from a planned artificial intelligence (AI) industrial hub. Joshua Bingcang,...
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell has lacked his customary explosiveness and not looked like himself through three games of the Eastern Conference finals. Something seems off with the All-Star guard. Same for the Cavaliers. They may soon have time to heal. Like all summer. Cleveland is on the...
Jerald Napoles was quick to issue a disclaimer as he stood beside a poster proclaiming him “The New Pogi.” “Hindi ako nakaisip niyan, pagdating ko dito andiyan na ’yan,” he quipped, drawing laughter from everyone present. He then added, “Pero naa-appreciate ko ’yong title na ibibigay...
Washington’s latest proposal for a new artificial intelligence (AI) hub in New Clark City resembles an extraterritorial arrangement. The United States (US) is asking Manila to grant diplomatic immunity and US common law jurisdiction to the 1,600-hectare industrial zone—an unprecedented request....
The Philippines recorded 4,633 newly-confirmed human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases from January to March 2026, with the National Capital Region (NCR) accounting for the highest number of infections, the Department of Health-Epidemiology Bureau (DOH-EB) said. In its latest ‘HIV & AIDS...
