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Año to LGUs: Declare Reds persona non grata

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año has asked local officials around the country to declare the CPP-NPA as persona non grata.

Posted: July 5th, 2019 in Editors' Picks,Regions | Read More »

Duterte admin asked to heed SC order protecting PH reefs

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte and other government officials must enforce the Supreme Court’s writ of kalikasan order directing them to protect and rehabilitate the marine environment in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), former Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said on Saturday.

Posted: May 5th, 2019 in Editors' Picks,Headlines,Latest News Stories,Nation,Nation | Read More »

Comelec: Daraga too hot for comfort; Duterte raises bounty by P20M

President Duterte has recommended to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to put the town of Daraga in Albay province under its control, after the assassination last week of Ako Bicol Rep. Rodel Batocabe.

Posted: December 28th, 2018 in Editors' Picks,Headlines,Latest News Stories,Nation,Nation | Read More »

PNP files charges vs Garin, dad for beating up Iloilo policeman

The Philippine National Police on Thursday filed criminal and administrative charges in the Office of the Ombudsman’s Iloilo field office against Iloilo Rep. Oscar Garin Jr. and his father, Guimbal Mayor Oscar Garin Sr., and two unidentified bodyguards for beating up a police officer.

Posted: December 28th, 2018 in Editors' Picks,Headlines,Latest News Stories,Nation,Nation | Read More »

Duterte order to deploy troops stumps Lacson

Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Sunday said Memorandum Order No. 32 (MO 32) was baffling, as President Duterte could deploy more troops to the provinces just by giving orders to the military.

Posted: November 26th, 2018 in Editors' Picks,Headlines,Latest News Stories,Nation,Nation | Read More »

Tim Cone open to possibility of expanding Gilaspool

Coach Tim Cone will soon ponder if Gilas Pilipinas would eventually add more players to its pool after injuries marred the national team’s campaign in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT). “I don’t see us making any changes to the 12 at this point, as long as we can continue to get the team healthy,” Cone […]

Posted: July 12th, 2024 in Basketball,Headlines | Read More »

With PBA Combine MVP award, Jonnel Policarpio boosts stock

Much of the talk before the PBA Rookie Draft has centered mainly around the likes of Justine Baltazar, Sedrick Barefield and RJ Abarrientos. But Jonnel Policarpio may have helped himself increase his draft stock with the way he performed in the league’s Draft Combine. The lanky product of UAAP champion La Salle Green Archers played […]

Posted: July 12th, 2024 in Basketball,Headlines,PBA | Read More »

Capital1 brims with hope after tabbing rookies they wanted

The excitement of joining Capital1 was palpable among the Solar Spikers’ top picks. “I’m super grateful and kind of shocked actually but yeah, thank you so much to Capital1 because they trusted me,” said Leila Cruz, the former La Salle hitter picked second overall in the PVL Rookie Draft last Monday. “I’m so excited to […]

Posted: July 12th, 2024 in Headlines,PVL,Volleyball | Read More »

PBA: Justine Baltazar knows what he can bring to Converge

Justine Baltazar acknowledged that his presence would be a huge lift for Converge if it decides to select him No. 1 overall in the PBA Rookie Draft. “If I am lucky enough to be selected by Converge (first overall), I think I can be of a big help (to the team) because they need a […]

Posted: July 11th, 2024 in Basketball,Headlines,PBA | Read More »

EJ Obiena unruffled by fourth place in Paris Olympics 2024 warmup

EJ Obiena remains completely locked in regardless of the outcome of his last evaluation meet prior to the Paris Olympics 2024. “EJ is doing well and is very focused, despite missing out on a medal in the Diamond League in Paris,’’ said Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham Tolentino following a brief internet call with the […]

Posted: July 11th, 2024 in Headlines,Pole vault | Read More »

Taylor Sheesh will never go out of style

What’s it like living a fantasy as the world’s biggest pop star in her most successful year yet? As the Philippines’ preeminent Taylor Swift drag performer, Taylor Sheesh may be the luckiest of the few who hold an answer. Being catapulted overnight onto a stage with massive audiences upward of 10,000 to 20,000 is enough […]

Posted: December 13th, 2023 in Editor's Pick,Preen,Profiles,Queer | Read More »

How my lola mothered me (and the entire household) through food

“Kumain ka na,” my grandmother would tell me day after day, as I arrived from school and sauntered into the dining room. Some days, it was a question; other times it was firm insistence. Coming home to merienda was a ritual I eagerly looked forward to every time I came home—whether it was the pimiento […]

Posted: October 4th, 2023 in Editor's Pick,Food,,Preen | Read More »

On biological clocks and calendars: Going against the grain of time

I’m nearly 30, and people have opined over my so-called biological clock, urging me to make haste as it was ticking quickly

Posted: September 13th, 2023 in Editor's Pick,Life+Money,Momhood,,Preen | Read More »

Eldest daughters of Asian households—okay pa ba tayo?

“I’m tired,” I admitted to a friend one late afternoon, feeling the familiar prick of tears behind my eyes. “Like, really tired. Can’t even sleep,” I continue, knowing that if I exert any more effort, I’ll burst into tears. Here, I am overextended. I am preparing to move out of my childhood home of 29 […]

Posted: August 29th, 2023 in Culture,Editor's Pick,Feminism,Life+Money,,Preen,Women | Read More »

‘Third World Romance’ normalizes the political and politicizes the manic pixie rom-com formula

Warning: Spoilers ahead! If you’ve ever told someone or yourself, “Di ko afford makipag-date,” then you may just find yourself crying while watching “Third World Romance” by director and screenwriter Dwein Baltazar (“Oda Sa Wala,” “Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus”). And I don’t mean can’t afford to fit a relationship into a busy schedule […]

Posted: August 25th, 2023 in Editor's Pick,Entertainment,Movies,Preen, | Read More »