Trump says Hamas should free all hostages by February 15 or ‘let hell break out’
WASHINGTON, USA – US President Donald Trump said on Monday, February 10, that Hamas should release all hostages held by the militant group in Gaza by midday Saturday, February 15, or he would propose...
View ArticleWATCH: Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas holds presser in Ilocos Norte
LAOAG CITY, Philippines – Administration bets under the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas talk to the media on Tuesday, February 11, in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, where the coalition kicks off the 90-day...
View Article4 arrested, 3 Chinese at large in P52M electronics smuggling raids in...
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Police seized some P52 million worth of electronic appliances, parts, and gadgets during two separate operations in Bulacan and Subic Freeport, Zambales, in a crackdown on...
View ArticleMarcos’ 2025 Senate bets kick off polls with show of force in bailiwick
ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s new role as chief campaigner of his anointed candidates kicks off in his political bailiwick in the north on Tuesday, February 11, start of...
View ArticleLimerence: Why some people experience intense infatuation that feels like love
Limerence is a term you may not be familiar with. It describes an involuntary, uncontrollable and obsessive desire for another person. This fixation can lead to significant distress, disrupting daily...
View ArticleHawks’ Trae Young, Mavs’ Kyrie Irving named All-Star replacements
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was named on Monday as a replacement for injured Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Later in the day, the NBA tapped Dallas...
View ArticleSB19 kicks off ‘Simula at Wakas’ world tour at PH’s biggest arena
MANILA, Philippines – SB19 is marking a new milestone in their careers, and it comes in the form of their newly announced “Simula at Wakas” world tour. In an exclusive interview with Billboard...
View ArticleWith Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for ‘large-scale’...
WASHINGTON, USA – President Donald Trump ordered US agencies on Tuesday, February 11, to work closely with top adviser Elon Musk’s effort to shrink the federal workforce by identifying government...
View ArticleBPI to halt ‘load e-wallet’ feature for GCash, Maya
MANILA, Philippines – The “load e-wallet” feature of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) mobile app will no longer be available for GCash and Maya starting Thursday, February 13, the bank...
View ArticleComelec warns vs syndicates peddling ‘secret shading’ on ballots
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday, February 12, warned against syndicates claiming to be able to manipulate election results in favor of candidates who would pay...
View ArticleGAME SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 87 volleyball
MANILA, Philippines – A big 2025 for Philippine volleyball continues with more explosive action as the UAAP Season 87 volleyball tournaments kick off this February. National University’s mighty...
View ArticleKarl-Anthony Towns drops 40 as Knicks top Pacers
Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 40 points and 12 rebounds, Josh Hart added a season-high 30 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers, 128-115, in Indianapolis on Tuesday, February 11...
View ArticleAmerican Marc Fogel greeted by Trump after being released from prison by Russia
WASHINGTON, USA – American schoolteacher Marc Fogel, freed by Russia after three and a half years in prison, got a flag-waving welcome from US President Donald Trump at a snowy White House on Tuesday,...
View ArticleMarikina bets push Wawa Dam, flood control projects to curb city’s flooding
MANILA, Philippines – Aside from its shoe industry, Marikina City has been known for its recurring flood problem. To address this persistent issue, local candidates are proposing major flood control...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: The ladies of ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now...
If all rom-coms were rolled into one and made into a musical, it would be I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. This well-loved theatrical romp sings its way through the entire gamut of romantic...
View ArticleWhy is Marikina covered in ‘Qs’? Stella, Miro defend labels on gov’t projects
If you’ve walked around Marikina’s 2nd District, you might have spotted it — government buildings, covered courts, health centers, fire stations, and vehicles all stamped with a bold “Q.” That letter...
View ArticleKevin Spacey faces another civil sexual assault lawsuit
LONDON, United Kingdom – Oscar-winning US actor Kevin Spacey is facing another British lawsuit alleging sexual abuse, just over 18 months after he was cleared of all charges in a high-profile criminal...
View ArticleTrump says Putin and Zelenskyy want peace; phone calls kick off talks to end...
Donald Trump said both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed a desire for peace in separate phone calls with him on Wednesday, February 12, and Trump...
View ArticleR. Kelly’s sex trafficking conviction upheld
NEW YORK, USA – A federal appeals court on Wednesday, February 12 upheld R. Kelly’s sex trafficking and racketeering conviction, saying extensive evidence supported keeping the former R&B...
View ArticleWATCH: Explaining the unpredictable politics of Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached, that is done. Look at it as an indictment if you were to compare it to a criminal case, except it is not a criminal case. But as...
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