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10 WAYS TO DESTRESS YOUR ACHING HEART

When people we care about exhibit intense emotions—whether it's fear, panic, anger, or jealousy—it's common to wrap our arms around them and gently say, \"Hey, calm down. You're hurting your heart.\" While it may seem like a simple expression of sympathy, it highlights an essential truth: Our emotional state can profoundly affect our cardiovascular health.

What America can gain if Trump goes to China

President Trump reportedly wants to visit China within his first 100 days in office.

Charges filed this week vs 3 Chinese 'spies'

Three suspected Chinese spies arrested on Feb. 14 in Laguna will face charges for violating immigration laws and operating a business without documentation, according to the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC).

Comelec can't stop negative campaigning

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) can't stop negative campaigning because it is allowed by law, according to the chief of the poll body.

Slam-bangers in San Vicente

MP Promotions' \"Blow By Blow\" went to San Vicente in Metro Vigan, Ilocos Sur, last Wednesday and staged a 15-fight show that featured eight knockouts, including five in the first round.

Artipelago II: The Phl Pavilion shines at Maison & Objet

The Philippine Pavilion designed by Antonio R. Mendoza was again a top attraction at Maison & Objet (meaning \"home and object\") at the Parc des Expositions in Villepinte, a suburb of Paris, France.

No complacency on media security, says task force

President Marcos' media security task force yesterday vowed to shun complacency and to continue addressing all forms of threats against journalists, following a global report stating that no Filipino journalist was killed in the country last year.

CARRYING SM FOUNDATION'S VISION FORWARD WITH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS

As we step into 2025, the stories and milestones of the past year remind us of why we began our mission at SM Foundation—and why we continue to move forward.

S&P: Phl banks face risks amid shifts in US policies

Philippine banks, alongside their regional counterparts, are bracing for heightened volatility this year as shifting trade policies in the US under President Donald Trump's administration reshape global financial conditions, according to S&P Global Ratings.

PCG: Three China ships swarm West Philippine Sea

Three patrol ships of the China Coast Guard (CCG) were spotted swarming the West Philippine Sea, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela reported.

BuCor Mulls ‘Home Imprisonment’ Policy Nationwide

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is studying the feasibility of allowing persons convicted of lesser offenses to serve their sentences at home.

Carefully navigating Trump 2.0

The Philippines still wants to maintain an economic relationship with China even as it tries to carefully navigate Trump 2.0 for a \"mutually beneficial\" defense and economic package with the United States.

Pryde Teves faces murder raps

The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) yesterday filed a multiple murder complaint \"for case buildup\" against former Negros Oriental governor Pryde Henry Teves and nine others.

The best way to have a healthy, happy heart

Thoughts to guide us by

Cebu BRT contracts fully awarded in H1

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will award the remaining contracts for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) within the first semester, as it is on schedule to top off the initial phase of the project next month.

Red-hot HD Spikers go for No. 3 seeding

Games today (PhilSports Arena) 4 p.m. -- Cignal vs Akari / 6:30 p.m. -- Capital1 vs Farm Fresh

Pagasa expects cooler weather this week

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday said cooler temperatures are expected this week as the northeast monsoon or amihan has strengthened anew.

Gas, diesel up by P0.80 per liter today

Motorists will have to pay more for fuel, with oil companies implementing price hikes today.

UST, DLSU Suspend Classes on EDSA Day

The Marcos administration may have made the EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary a working day, but some universities in Metro Manila will be keeping their campuses empty on Feb. 25 to allow students, faculty, and staff to join events commemorating the occasion.

Mind Over Chatter

Mental health remains a taboo topic for many Filipinos, which is unsurprising given that a 2021 DOH report found that only around three percent of Filipinos seek professional support, preferring to turn to family, faith, or even karaoke therapy.

Anthony Rosaldo returns to the recording scene with upbeat Batubalani

After giving musical theater another shot via \"Rent\" as a struggling musician and rock star, Anthony Rosaldo has returned to the recording scene with the release of Batubalani.

DA Backs Proposed P380/Kilo Max SRP on Pork

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is open to enforcing a maximum suggested retail price (SRP) of P380 per kilo of pork, as suggested by a farmers' group.

Address learning crisis, poll bets told

Candidates in the May midterm polls should present their plans to address the learning crisis and commit to prioritizing education in their agenda, according to the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd).

House resumes fake news probe, warns absent vloggers

The tri-committee of the House of Representatives investigating the proliferation of fake news will resume its second hearing today, serving notice to absentee vloggers that failure to attend again will be dealt with accordingly.

LTO Revokes License of Angkas CEO

The Land Transportation Office yesterday revoked the driver's license of Angkas CEO George Royeca after he took full responsibility after a convoy of motorcycle riders of the ride-hailing app obstructed traffic at an intersection in Cainta, Rizal on Feb. 4.

SC May Tackle Petition on Sara Impeach Trial Today

The Supreme Court may take up today in full session a petition seeking to compel the Senate to start immediately the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Rice max SRP lowered; P49/kilo seen in March

Authorities are expecting the maximum suggested retail price of rice to decline to P49 per kilo by March after the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Saturday enforced a max SRP of P52 per kilo.

9 Dead in US Floods, Heavy Rains

At least nine people have died in the most recent round of harsh weather to pummel the U.S., including eight people in Kentucky who died as creeks swelled from heavy rain and water-covered roads.

Go Receives Golden Legacy Award at PHC's 50th Anniversary

Sen. Bong Go, chairman of the Senate committee on health, joined the 50th anniversary celebration of the Philippine Heart Center last Sunday at the Manila Hotel, where he was honored with the Golden Legacy Award in recognition of his commitment to strengthening the country's health care system.

JTI ranks second in list of top employers in Phl

The local unit of global tobacco company JTI made it to the list of top employers in the Philippines for the fourth straight year, achieving its highest score ever to land at second place.