CATEGORIES
DOTr seeks revision of ROW Law
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has proposed a further revision of the country's Right-of-Way (ROW) Law, particularly to lower the limit of the government in accessing land at 25 meters below ground of privately owned properties from the current 50 meters.
DA to build P3-B cold storage facilities for fruits, vegetables
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to roll out a P3-billion initiative to construct 99 cold storage facilities nationwide, aiming to extend the shelf life of fruits, vegetables and high-value crops, while ensuring price stability and food security.
PPA dividend remittance seen at new record high
The government may receive its highest dividends from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) as the agency is projected to increase profit with logistics riding on an upward trend.
(NOT SO) BIZARRE ART TRIANGLE
Art Fair Philippines 2025 moves from The Link Carpark to an actual park at Ayala Triangle this Feb. 21-23.
Wrestling for real
The athletes of Puso Wrestling aren't joking.
SEC, IFC team up for sustainable finance
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is joining forces with the International Finance Corp. (IFC) to accelerate sustainable finance in the country.
Freed Israeli hostages reach hospital on military helicopter
Four Israeli women soldiers freed from captivity in Gaza reached Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, central Israel, on Saturday accompanied by their parents aboard a military helicopter, AFP journalists reported.
EDSA Shrine, 2 Other Sites Granted National Shrine Status
The Archdiocesan Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace (EDSA Shrine), Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto and the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Aranzazu have been elevated to the status of national shrine.
Town councilor shot dead in Ilocos Sur
CAMP FLORENDO, La Union - A reelectionist municipal councilor in Caoayan, Ilocos Sur was gunned down by two men in Barangay Tamag, Vigan City over the weekend.
Foreign Borrowings Decline to $13.7B
Foreign borrowings approved by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) went down by 5.6 percent in 2024, as the national government borrowed less from offshore creditors.
Trouble in Paradise
You don't usually look to Disney+ for adult dramas loaded with rough talk, graphic violence and occasional sex scenes, but Paradise—a Hulu original created by Dan Fogelman of This Is Us fame—fills that niche.
6 Trafficking Victims Rescued
Six human trafficking victims who were bound for Thailand have been rescued by government agents.
Remembering the SAF 44
EDITORIAL
TNT stuns San Miguel, boosts Top Two goal
TNT shackled rival San Miguel Beer, 115-97, and stayed in a heated arms race to a Top Two finish and twice-to-beat incentives in the PBA Commissioner's Cup yesterday at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo City.
Upcat slated for Aug. 2 to 3
The University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) for academic year 2026-2027 is scheduled from Aug. 2 to 3.
Al Isra Wal Mi'raj not a nat'l holiday
Al Isra Wal Mi'raj, observed on Jan. 27 by the Muslim faithful, is not a national holiday, according to Malacañang.
China uses acoustic weapon on Phl ships
PCG slams China bid to set 'new order’
Comelec to resume ballot printing today 'at all costs'
After several deferments, the printing of official ballots for the May 2025 midterm elections is finally resuming today at 10 a.m. at the National Printing Office (NPO) in Quezon City.
Replacing 'imported'/dengue alert
CTALK
Baguio Detects Second Mpox Case
The surveillance team of the City Health Services Office (CHSO) here has detected the second Mpox case, a day after the first patient completed home isolation and declared as recovered on Jan. 17.
Economy likely grew below target last year
The Philippine economy likely grew at a faster pace in 2024 from a year ago, driven by robust private consumption and strong government spending, but may not hit the government's six to 6.5 percent growth target, economists said.
RICHARD GUTIERREZ BRINGS HIS ACTION DREAMS TO LIFE IN 'INCOGNITO'
BENEATH INCOGNITO” STAR RICHARD GUTIERREZ’S HEARTTHROB surface is a legit action star. His martial arts training lends authenticity and intensity to his acting, making his fight scenes and stunts in the Netflix series about private military contractors believable.
No more exclusive franchises?
The Supreme Court might have rendered a momentous decision last year but no one noticed.
'Ricardo Dalisay' in Magic 12
BILANG PILIPINO 2025 BAYAN ANG IPANALO
148,211 Nabbed in MM for Violating Ordinances
Over 148,000 people were rounded up in Metro Manila this month for violating ordinances of local government units, police reported over the weekend.
Citicore to roll out solar venture with SMC unit
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) of billionaire Edgar Saavedra is set to begin construction on its solar venture with tycoon Ramon Ang's San Miguel Group as early as this month.
$64 question - in Korean won
COMMONSENSE
Megawide's PH1 to unveil low-cost mid-rise housing
PH1 World Developers, the real estate arm of Megawide Construction Corp., targets to introduce this year a low-cost mid-rise project to further address the gaps in the Philippine housing market.
SINNER UNFORGIVING IN AO TITLE REPEAT
MELBOURNE (AFP)—A clinical Jannik Sinner swept past Alexander Zverev to retain his Australian Open title Sunday and cement his status as the world's dominant player, becoming the first Italian to win three Grand Slams.
McCartney says he fears AI will rip off artists
Singer Charli XCX (in photo), whose album \"Brat\" inspired a cultural phenomenon last summer, led nominations for the BRIT Awards on Thursday, with the Beatles also recognized with their first nod at Britain's pop music honors since 1977.